Meet an IDEA Team Member – Barbara Lubbers
Get to know our Fitness Journal Editor
Barbara Lubbers recently came on board as our Fitness Journal Editor, working remotely from her 40 acre property in eastern Colorado. She retired from Club Greenwood in Greenwood Village, Colorado in December of 2023 and has taken up dog sitting for other families along with her editing position.
Barbara began her career in fitness as a Group Fitness Instructor in 1990, acquired her Personal Trainer certification, then became Director of Group Fitness and later Assistant General Manager of Club Greenwood. She still teaches her beloved Indoor Cycling class there twice a week. Barbara enjoys spending time with her husband, Steve, son, Travis and her own two dogs as well as cycling, hiking and exploring new areas of Colorado.
Get to Know Barbara
Q. What’s the toughest athletic or fitness challenge you conquered?
A: I entered and won an “Aerobic Competition” back in the old days (yes, I was teaching that long ago!) and more recently completed a half marathon.
Q: Where did you live growing up?
A: My father was in the Civil Service so we moved every 3-4 years. We lived in Japan, Germany, New York, Maryland and Massachusetts before my dad retired in Colorado Springs when I was 15.
Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: Friends- hands down. I can probably say every line of any given episode, I’ve watched them so much.
Q: What’s one of your greatest achievements?
A: My 40 year career of serving others in the fitness industry.
