Life Time Fitness, Troy
I was introduced to teaching Group Fitness 26 years ago. My Mom taught Hi/Lo aerobics in the basement of our local library. I was 4 years old and participated in her class every week. I’ve been exercising ever since! I auditioned to become a Group Fitness Instructor at Shelby Life Time Fitness on a “dare” and was hired. It only took a short time before teaching Group Fitness became a love of mine. I’ve been teaching at Lifetime Fitness for over 10 years and plan on teaching for many years to come. I’m currently ACE Group Fitness certified, the Group Fitness Department Head at Troy, Master Instructor Team Lead for MI, and the Group Fitness Regional Support Lead for Michigan, Ohio & Indiana. I’ve also had the opportunity to be featured in a Billy Blanks Tae Bo video. My... Read the profile >>
Planet Rock
When Brian was 4 years old he was doing crafts with his sister. The scissors being used fell below the table and when Brian went to retrieve them, Brian spotted an electrical socket at the far end of the table. Much to his surprise the blades fit perfectly in one of the slots. The doctors never 'officially' confirmed this but family members surrounding him at the time attest to the fact that Brian's creative spark was lit that day...his right hand especially. Brian will do anything, he loves to learn, create and experience life. When he is not working at Planet Rock as a climbing instructor, he is making rock climbing holds for the Detroit Rock Climbing Company as the 'Master Caster'. If he's not at 'work' during the summer he is skydiving or packing parachutes at Midwest... Read the profile >>
Life Time Fitness, Troy
I started out my fitness career when I started at Central Michigan University. I started on the Physical Therapy route, but then switched over and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. My intentions were to enter the Fitness Industry as a Personal Trainer, with no intentions of teaching Group Classes in the studios! As I did my internship at the Chrysler World Headquarters (in Auburn Hills), one requirement before I left was to instruct a complete Group Fitness class...... a STEP class by all means!!!!!! Needless to say, I did, and I LOVED IT!!!! I went back to CMU for one more semester to finish up and found myself teaching a step class and a weight training class at a local studio..... I graduated and within a year had gotten hired at Life Time, full time as a Personal... Read the profile >>
My name is Kari Karhoff and I am one of the run ambassadors. I have been running since my grandpa had me doing races in his backyard with my sister when I was very young. It's something I am very passionate about and love sharing this passion with others. I competed at Central Michigan University as a hurdler and since graduating have completed 7 marathons. I love the camaraderie I feel as a runner when running any race whether its a 5k or a marathon or just out to Kensington for a run. I am also an assistant track coach at Detroit Country Day for the men's and women's varsity team. Working with the kids and seeing them improve and take pride in their sport is very gratifying. I am a personal trainer at Beverly Hills Club where I have been for the past 6 years. I work... Read the profile >>
She is owner of Karma Yoga Bloomfield Hills, MI www.karma-yoga.net , E-RYT yoga teacher, passionate spiritual leader, meditation teacher, ayurvedic practioner and head Goddess to 3 sons ages 25, 21 and 15. In her spare time she can be found leading local and international yoga retreats (she'll be video blogging from India Feb 2011), inspiring & mentoring budding yoga teachers, studio owners and being of service to those struggling with co-dependency and who are living or have lived with the effects of addiction. Her roots began with a BM from University of Michigan. She was drawn to integrate her love of music into her passion for exercise as an aerobics instructor for many years. Her soul then called her for a deeper experience to be found in Ashtanga yoga. Having... Read the profile >>
Nth Degree Fitness
Her passions for health and wellness, as well as her degree in Dietetics from Michigan State University, make Kristin a perfect fit for her job as manager and trainer at Nth Degree Fitness in Royal Oak. Kristin particularly enjoys helping her clients reach their fitness goals. Nothing is more fulfilling than witnessing the confidence a healthy lifestyle brings to those who workout at the gym. Kristin sees these same qualities in the lululemon store. Much more than workout apparel, lululemon inspires its clients and employees to get fit and achieve their dreams. Kristin is happy to be a part of its team! Read the profile >>
Serendipity Yoga
Owner Serendipity Yoga As with most, yoga began as a physical workout for Regina Franco, but as her practice grew and self-awareness deepened, yoga transformed her heart and mind. The inner peace and balance experienced through yoga allows her to be actively present in her life, even through all of its idiosyncrasies. Regina’s mantra for life is “live with mindful curiosity”. When judgment, fear and attachments are eliminated, possibilities are infinite… It is with this belief that Regina has created a unique opportunity for her to positively influence humankind. In addition to being a yogi, she is a full time attorney and owns Serendipity Yoga in Ferndale, Michigan. Often she is asked which one of these “roles” she will give up and her answer remains... Read the profile >>
I am a 43 year old woman, wife, mother of triplets and runner for over 25 years. Running is one of my greatest passion; when I run I center myself spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. I start my my days (4:30AM) with my run, a positive out look and a balance in my body, mind and spirit. I am happy and ready to face the day and take on all of life challenges. It is the fact that lululemon Athletica embodies all of theses qualities and values that drew me to the company. I ?ell in love?with lululemon: the company, its' product, its' culture, its' manifesto and most importantly, the people who make lululemon what it is! And what a fantastic team it is! During my free time I... run! I run with my husband and girls, my friends, in my communities ( Canada and the Untied... Read the profile >>