Gini Grimsley
Gini Grimsley is the director of fitness product for VASA Fitness. She is known for creating cutting-edge programming and introducing approachable, results-driven fitness concepts. She enjoys any opportunity to empower the next generation of fitness professionals and is passionate about furthering their education and expertise to provide opportunities for development and career advancement. Grimsley earned…
Read MoreJoanne Groves
Joanne Groves is a course director, international master trainer and presenter with Faster Health and Fitness. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a movement coach and group exercise instructor and educator. Joining the Faster Education Team in 2007 truly ignited her enthusiasm for personal training. Groves is extremely passionate about empowering trainers to…
Read MoreDarian Parker
Darian Parker earned his PhD in sports education leadership with an emphasis in behavior modification from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in kinesiology from James Madison University and is also an NSCA-certified personal trainer. During his 19 years in the fitness and wellness business, he has served in…
Read MoreChan Gannaway
Chan Gannaway launched his fitness career more than 24 years ago, in 1996. Initially, he worked primarily in health clubs as a personal trainer, head trainer, regional director and educator, but he always found time to teach his passionate hobby, indoor cycling, and still does today. In 2011, he threw himself into the fitness franchise…
Read MoreKenneth Miller
Kenneth Miller owns the Training Station, a performance studio in Alameda, California. In his 25-plus years in the fitness industry, he has been a massage therapist, personal trainer, post-rehab coordinator, Division 1 strength and conditioning coach, and performance coach for athletes ranging from high school to professional (NBA, NFL, MLB). He shares his experience with…
Read MoreHayley Hollander
Hayley Hollander is an international coach, educator and consultant. She is a co-founder of Pivotal, a global development company empowering people to fulfill their greatest potential. She is also co-director of education for Gray Institute®, a Precor® master coach and a Power Plate® master trainer. Previously, she served as fitness director at Midtown Athletic Clubs®,…
Read MoreNick Clayton
Nick Clayton has spent over 20 years working in personal training, strength and conditioning, and fitness education. He owns NJC Fitness Solutions, providing online coaching to help people move better while reducing injury risk. Previously, he was chief operating officer for the pain-free performance specialist certification. He ran the personal training program at NSCA, where…
Read MoreJosh Lyon
Josh Lyon is a motivational leader and dedicated executive who has built a career delivering fitness business growth through strategic vision, innovation and operational efficiency. He is a relationship builder who believes that the most important asset a company has is its people and that establishing a culture of trust and respect for each team…
Read MoreJeff Monaco
Jeff Monaco holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science from the University of Utah and a master’s degree in kinesiology, with an emphasis on sports performance, from A.T. Still University. After completing all doctoral coursework in health and human performance at Concordia University Chicago, he defended his dissertation, titled “The Effects of a…
Read MoreMatt Wright
Matt Wright is an international presenter and educator and a former president of NEHRSA (the New England Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association). As an adjunct professor, he has taught kinesiology, anatomy and physiology as well as exercise technique and prescription. He holds a master’s degree in sport and exercise psychology and is a certified exercise…
Read MoreRich DeStasio
Rich DeStasio is a management professional with over 25 years of progressive experience in the commercial fitness industry. He is an industry leader and senior strategic generalist with unique expertise in fitness, sales and operations and has worked with some of the largest and most innovative fitness brands, helping them build and scale their organizations.…
Read MoreAbbie Appel
Abbie Appel is the owner of APS Appel Programming Solutions and AbbieFit Consulting and collaborates with various organizations, including the YMCA, 24 Hour Fitness, Life. Feel Great Community™ and Equinox. As a program developer and author, she created and wrote the SCW Pilates and SCW Barre education programs and has contributed to Self, Shape and…
Read MoreAlex Isaly
Bio: Alex Isaly is an award-winning health and fitness professional with over 20 years of experience as an international presenter, group training instructor, educator, author, national programming developer, and lead trainer for several group and at-home workouts. He is also an ultra-endurance athlete. Isaly is currently vice president of programming for Xponential Fitness LLC and…
Read MoreDarren Jacobson
Darren Jacobson is senior vice president of instructor programming for Zumba® Fitness LLC, based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in human movement science and is a featured writer for numerous fitness industry publications. In addition, he is an IHRSA industry expert in the field of personal training. Jacobson was previously with the Virgin…
Read MoreDoris Thews
Doris Thews is a fitness industry veteran with more than 35 years of experience. She is an international award-winning fitness educator, whose honors include the 2019 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year award. She is the CEO of Team Thews Fitness, which provides consulting services on business, program development and executive strategy to several leading…
Read MoreGrace DeSimone
As product director of group fitness for Optum®, Grace DeSimone designs and vets innovative group fitness and well-being programs for employer markets. She directs the quality of more than 2,000 group fitness classes per week, taught by more than 900 instructors throughout the U.S. and abroad, for over 150 on-site fitness locations that support employee…
Read MoreIrene McCormick
Irene McCormick, MS, CSCS, was the 2018 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and is a fitness consultant and twice-published author. She is a Ryka Ambassador and a master trainer for Water Rower, Rumble Roller, SCW Fitness and Savvier Fitness. As a subject matter expert for ACE, ISSA, NASM and Human Kinetics, she writes fitness…
Read MoreKrista Popowych
Krista Popowych, BHKin, inspires fitness professionals globally with her motivating, energetic, practical sessions. As both an IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and a three-time canfitpro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year, she is highly sought-after as an educator and speaker. As global director of group education for Keiser®, an IDEA Group Fitness Committee member…
Read MoreMiguel Vargas
For 9 years, Miguel Vargas has been a key player at TRX®. Whether he is teaching TRX classes at the flagship studio in San Francisco or presenting in front of hundreds of athletes at various trade shows around the world, he delivers the ultimate TRX physical and educational experience. When he is not in front…
Read MoreSarah Sharon
Sarah Sharon is global operations director of instructor experience for Les Mills International. Prior to her time at Les Mills, she was vice president of fitness and healthy living and vice president of operations with the Y of Metro Chicago. Throughout her career, she has helped brands grow with a lens on the consumer experience,…
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