Christie Carlson
Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Fitness Coach
Background:
Former competitive gymnast
Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from Boise State, 2010
Fitness Certifications/Training:
National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)
National Academy of Sports Medicine certified Personal Trainer (NASM-PT)
AFAA Indoor Cycling Training
CPR and First Aid
Specialties/Classes taught:
Spin, Pump and Circuit Classes
About Christie:
Christie wants you to be her next success story, so stop by one of her classes or ask her about Personal Training!
Emily Swart
Group Fitness Instructor and Fitness Coach
Background:
Outdoor Runner
Competitive tennis player and high school tennis coach
Fitness Certifications/Training:
Johnny G Spinning certified indoor cycling instructor
AFAA Group Fitness certified instructor
Official WillPower & Grace Level 1 certified instructor
Zumba certified Instructor (Basic 1, 2 and Zumba Gold)
AFAA certified Kickboxing Instructor
AFAA Practical Pilates Training
Good Samaritan CPR and First Aid
Specialties/Classes taught:
Spin, Pump, willPower & Grace, plus Zumba, Groove and Core
Emily’s philosophy:
“I love a party atmosphere while I workout! You don’t even realize you’re working hard and burning calories.”
Heather Orin
Group Fitness Instructor
Background:
Teaching all kinds of group fitness formats since 1994
Outdoor Runner
Fitness Certifications/Training:
AFAA Group Fitness certified Instructor
Zumba certified Instructor (Basic Level 1)
AFAA Indoor Cycling Training
AFAA Kickboxing Training
Good Samaritan CPR and First Aid
Specialties/Classes Taught:
High intensity workouts that are fun, easy to follow and make you sweat. Heather teaches Kickbox and Spin and look for her high energy Zumba classes on our schedule too!
Heather’s philosophy:
“It is important for me to connect with my members, making them feel comfortable and accepted no matter their age or size. We only achieve our goals and get our bodies strong when our minds are strong. Don’t confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get moving!!”
Pat Grennan
Group Fitness Instructor
Background:
Pat has worked the front desk at Monmouth Fitness Club for the last 3 years and recently passed his Group Fitness Certification.
Fitness Certifications/Training:
AFAA Group Fitness certified Instructor
Good Samaritan CPR and First Aid
Specialties/Classes taught:
Pat teaches a new format called “No Limits” and a “Circuit” class. ”No Limits” is an action packed hour of challenging cardio and strength training activities, where there is minimal choreography to learn but maximum results to earn!
Nichole Taylor
Fitness Director
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Fitness Coach
Background:
Teaching fitness since 2002, 11 years in neuroscience research at the
University of Texas Medical school
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Biology, Oregon State University
Certifications/Training:
AFAA Group Fitness certified Instructor
ACE certified Personal Trainer
Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (200 hour RYT level)
Yogafit® trained Levels 1-4, plus Seniors and Prenatal
AEA certified Water Fitness Instructor
Official willPower and grace certified Level 1 Instructor
AFAA Practical Pilates Training
Silver and Fit certified Senior Fitness instructor
Resist-a-ball C.O.R.E Level 1 certified
AFAA Indoor Cycling Training
Good Samaritan CPR and First Aid
Specialties/Classes taught:
Nichole specializes in Yoga and mind/body workouts. She teaches just about every format, except dance.
Nichole’s philosophy:
“Find a fitness activity you truly enjoy doing. Staying fit and healthy isn’t rocket science. It’s consistency over time that pays off.”