Purdue University, Division of Recreational Sports Website

Major/Degree: My background is in medical and animal sciences. I was a vet tech and zoo keeper for many years.  Currently, I am working as a Weight Watcher leader helping members lose weight and become active = get healthy.

Certification/Training: 

• American Red Cross-CPR, AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens

Interests and Hobbies: Nutrition, kayaking, music.

Major/Degree: B.S. in Mathematics Education.

Certification/Training: 

• Zumba Basics 1

Interests and Hobbies: Dancing :), reading, running, baking.

Philosophy on Fitness and Wellness: I believe that fitness should be fun and accessible to every person.  That is why I teach Zumba classes - Join the Zumba party!

Major/Degree: BS Holistic Nutrition, NHD Natural Health.

Certification/Training:

• Yoga Alliance RYT 200 hours
• American Red Cross- CPR, AED, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens

Interests and Hobbies: Yoga! Having a personal daily yoga practice is my sanity. I love my dogs. I bicycle as much as possible. Fire hooping, acro yoga, hiking, and good food make me smile.

Philosophy on Fitness and Wellness: I believe in the importance of food as medicine and taking care of your body. It is the only one you get! Namaste.

Major/Degree: Movement and Sports Science.

Certification/Training: 

• ZUMBA®  Steps Basic Level I
• Purdue Rec Sports-ACE Group Fitness Instructor Training Course
• American Red Cross-CPR, AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens

Interests and Hobbies: Running, dancing, Pinterest.

Major/Degree: B.S. in Actuarial Science and Statistics.

Training/Certification:

• Registered Yoga Teacher (200 hour yoga alliance)
• Balanced Body Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates
• TRX Suspension Training: Group Course
• AFAA Group X
• RPM
• Vicious Cycle
• Corecamp
• Corebox
• Turbo Kick®
• PiYo Strength®
• SCW Sports Nutrition 

Interests and Hobbies: My passion is yoga!  I love different adventure races too!  And of course, time with family and friends.  Even better when we can all stay active together.

Philosophy on Fitness and Wellness: May the beauty you love be what you do ... I believe living a fit and healthy lifestyle is important and attainable for everyone.  There are so many ways to stay active and fit that there is something out there for everyone.  It's just a matter of finding the right modality for you and then making a conscious decision one breath at a time to remain active and make healthy choices.

Major/Degree: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

Certification/Training:

• PiYo™ Strength
• Turbo Kick
• American Red Cross-CPR, AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens

Interests and Hobbies: Outdoor recreation and exercise, cooking, knitting, traveling, drawing, reading, learning .

Philosophy on Fitness and Wellness: Exercise is a great form of stress relief, and if you can have fun while doing it then it's easy to make it a habit. Being active and fueling your body right are integral parts of living your life to the fullest. 

Major/Degree: B.A. in Elementary and Special Education from Purdue (2002); M.S. in School Counseling from Butler University (2009).

Certification/Training: 

• Purdue Rec Sports-ACE Group Fitness Instructor Training Course
• American Red Cross-CPR, AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens

Interests and Hobbies: Teaching future BOILERMAKERS, training for triathlons, Bible studies, church choir, spending time with friends and family.

Philosophy on Fitness and Wellness: Fitness is not about getting skinny, it’s about staying healthy so you can enjoy your life.

Major/Degree: Marketing Assistant Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business; B.A., Purdue University-English, Creative Writing, and Technical Writing.

Certification/Training: 

• ZUMBA®
• ZUMBA GOLD®
• ZUMBA®  for Kids 
• American Red Cross-CPR, AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens

Interests and Hobbies: Music/pop culture, reading and writing, green smoothies.

Philosophy on Fitness and Wellness: There are plenty of ways to stay active. Keep looking until you find an activity you love—because it interests you, because you sincerely like doing it, or because it challenges you in a way that wakes you up inside—not because you think you should, and not because someone else told you to do it.

Major/Degree: Nursing.

Training/Certification:

• Purdue Rec Sports-ACE Group Fitness Instructor Training Course
• American Red Cross-CPR, AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens

Interests and Hobbies: I love to run, laugh, read, and hang out with friends!

Philosophy on Fitness and Wellness: Before we must ask others to change their lifestyle and eating choices, we must become that which people can look up to for advice and guidance through the change.

Major/Degree: B.S. Political Science, University of Houston; M.S. Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University.

Certification/Training:

• Turbo Kick®  - Gold Level
• PiYo Strength® - Gold Level
• Hip Hop Hustle
• ZUMBA®  Basic Level I
• ZUMBA®  Basic Level II
• ZUMBA®  Gold
• ZUMBA®  for Kids
• Drums Alive®
• YogaFit® Level I
• YogaFit® Restorative
• Balanced Body Pilates Reformer Level I
• TRX Suspension Training: Group Course
• Personal Training Academy Global (PTA Global) Bridging Course
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course Educator
• American Red Cross Instructor: CPR, AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens

Interests and Hobbies: I love to read, eat ice-cream, travel, take my two Shetland Sheepdogs (Wilson and Gracie) for a run at the park, do anything outdoors and I secretly wish I was Lara Croft from Tomb Raider.