Christine was an All American Division I lacrosse player at Penn State University. After graduating from PSU, she began running as a way to stay in shape and keep her competitive spirit alive, running three consecutive marathons in 2004/2005 (NYC 3:26, Boston 3:26, and Chicago 3:07). In 2005, she decided triathlon was a new challenge that she wanted to take on - she bought a bike, got in the pool for the first time, and participated a few weeks later at a local Olympic distance race - the Montauk Triathlon. After finishing in 2:19/6th in AG with zero training, she was hooked and two years later participated in her first 70.3 race, Ironman Florida 70.3 and qualified for the Inaugural 70.3 World Championship in Clearwater. In August 2007 while training for her 2nd 70.3 World Championship... Read the profile >>
James Darling is an innovator in the world of fitness. Creating new classes that challenge the body while engaging the mind, his razor sharp wit keeps you laughing while his attention to alignment keeps you in line. Because of his unique approach, time flies by whether you're taking class or having a one-on-one session with him. This blend of fun and fitness is a signature trait that is threaded throughout his work with private coaching, corporate clients, and with his group fitness classes at Equinox. So come for the fun, but stay for results. James is certified in Pilates, Yoga, Barre Burn, personal training, Aquatic Fitness, and numerous other disciplines. He draws from all of these to create classes and workouts that are challenging to people that have been doing... Read the profile >>
Kate Albarelli is the founder and developer of Figure 4 at Pure Yoga. She teaches a high energy and motivational body sculpt class that incorporates weight bearing exercise and intense positioning in order to create well shaped and carved muscle tone. Kate is also a professional fitness expert, teacher, and private consultant with over 10 years of experience. She holds certifications in 2 methods stemming from the Lotte Berk method. Kate has taught dance and fitness throughout New York City to a variety of clients, celebrities, and performers and has conducted and participated in many dance and fitness workshops and conventions across the country. Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, Kate was introduced to ballet at age 11 after starting as a young gymnast. She trained and danced... Read the profile >>
Through KK's approach to yoga, clients can relieve stress, sharpen focus and strengthen their bodies to achieve a healthier lifestyle. After developing muscle exhaustion from Hawaiian canoe racing 15 years ago, KK found relief through yoga. As an injured athlete, she hoped to heal her pain and regain her agility. Through yoga KK not only recovered physically, but also found a new passion & profession. "These teachings have transformed my life," says KK, "and I want to share them in a very heartfelt way with each individual student." KK earned her first certification in 2001 and now leads PureYoga teacher trainings nationwide. KK has completed training in many different styles of yoga including Bikram Yoga, Forrest Yoga, Baptiste Power Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Anusara... Read the profile >>
Magi’s classes are rooted in her somatic knowledge from years of ballet training and her own daily practice. Astute and deliberate sequencing- founded in her study of anatomy- is used to open the body and mind in a way that is both smart and kind. Within the sequence, she is passionate about teaching the art of threading strength and opening to the conscious vritti of the breath. She believes yoga should be used to lay the foundation of intentions that can be realized outside of the minutes on the mat. Her training with David Vendetti, Ana Forrest, Tom Myers, Leslie Kaminoff and Elise Browning Miller lay the groundwork of her classes. Her ongoing study with an always-evolving list of incredible teachers- at the moment big love to Christie Clark, Nikki V. and Kate Greer!- continues... Read the profile >>
Sue brings us her rockin' southern SOUL all the way from South Carolina. Living in Los Angeles, when her kickboxing guru moved away, she was forced by friends to try spinning. After her first class, Sue decided that spinning would REALLY ROCK if she could play her own music. So she got certified and ended up teaching spin at Gold's Gym in Hollywood for almost ten years, before heading East to SoulCycle. Sue likes to think of her cycling classes as Music Appreciation 101, rather than an "exercise class." She leans towards classic rock and pop, but anything goes in her playlists. She builds each class with specifically cadenced music so that the challenge is keeping up with the different beat of each song -- at varying levels of resistance. She encourages singing along, "hootin' and... Read the profile >>
