I am a “mentor” trainer for the Exercise Safety Association. This is a very unique program offered exclusively by ESA whereby I can facilitate individuals in one-on-one training to become Certified GF Instructors!

New Class! I am offering a NEW class thru the South Mountain Community College called “Group Fitness Instructor Training – Practical Application”. This class is approximately 14-weeks long and 1.5 hours per week. Class is currently scheduled to meet on TUESDAY’S from 12-1:30pm in Ahwatukee. In this class you will learn the practical side of teaching group fitness classes. Learn how to put together fun, safe and successful classes! Multiple format types will be covered including: floor aerobics (hi/lo), step aerobics, kickboxing, muscle/body toning, dance, cycle, yoga/pilates and aqua. Also, learn about specialty plpulations such as kids, seniors or pregnancy. You will earn a “Certificate of Completion” for 21 hours of Group Fitness Instructor Training from SMCC. This class will be offered in the Spring and Fall. For more information on the current class offering or to register, contact SMCC @ 480-659-3070. Web site: http://www.southmountaincc.edu/

ESA Info: ESA is a NATIONAL Group Fitness Certification Organization established in 1978 and headquartered in Orlando, FL. ESA publishes newsletters with current exercise information throughout the year, conducts educational research, and establishes safety guidelines and standards for exercise. ESA has a STAR America program for members that obtain 3 or more Specialty Certifications. Phone: 407-246-5090 Address: PO Box 547916 Orlando, FL 32854 Website: http://www.exercisesafety.com/

Why ESA?? ESA’s goal is to make it EASY and AFFORDABLE for individuals to become instructors and spread the educational training on health and fitness! AFAA and ACE certifications can run from $ 333 - $ 580 in addition to the time commitment involved in attending the certification training classes. In this ESA “mentor” program you will receive the study materials and be doing the program in a self-study fashion with me as your personal trainer to answer questions and help with the practical application of the training. With ESA (unlike ALL the other programs) you NEVER lose your extra continuing education credits. They can be “saved” for your next renewal or can be put toward a “multi-year” certification renewal. Also, once you have your primary certification, ESA offers certifications in many other areas of fitness such as: Kickbox, Pilates, Yoga, Aqua, Step, Personal Training, Lateral Slide and Nutrition. One of the most important aspects of ESA to me is the high importance they place on safety! All their training emphasizes the proper and safest way to teach the exercises!

Lastly they are a very accessible and nice group of people to work with or work for!!

As always, contact me for more information!

I am also offering this class in a one-on-one setting if desired/needed. Please contact me for details.