Emily Swart
Group Fitness Instructor
Background:
Outdoor runner
Competitive tennis player and high school tennis coach
Fitness Certifications/Training:
Johnny G Spinning Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor
AFAA Certified Group Fitness 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 Burn 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 Certified Group Fitness 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 Pump 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!!”
Background:
Matt is a recent graduate of Pacific University with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science.
Fitness Certifications/Training:
ACSM Certified Health and Fitness Instructor (Personal Trainer and Group Fitness)
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
Philosophy:
I have a strong passion for promoting wellness and believe that given the right opportunity anyone can live a healthy lifestyle. By providing encouragement and individualized coaching, many of my clients have been able to make positive changes and are living a healthier life today!
Matthew is offering an awesome “Get Started” with Personal Training Special this fall! Workout with him once a week for just $49! That’s less than $12.50 a session! (half hour sessions) For details give our front desk a call (503) 838-2951
Brittney Hall
Group Fitness Instructor
Education:
Bachelors Degree with focus in Human Biology and Health Education-Western Oregon University
Background:
Brittney previously worked the front desk at Monmouth Fitness Club and taught spinning classes. She left in 2008 to finish her degree, get married and start a family. Brittney has returned to MFC and is teaching group fitness this fall!
Fitness Certifications/Training:
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Zumba Certified Instructor (Basic Level 1)
CPR and First Aid
Specialties/Classes taught:
Spin and Circuit
Brittney’s Philosophy: “Be committed. Either you do, or you don’t. There is no in between.”
David Phillips
Group Fitness Instructor
Background:
Originally from Maryland, David served in the US Army for 3 years. He has been teaching fitness since 1989! David taught for several Portland area fitness clubs before moving to Independence in 2011.
Certifications/Training:
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Step and Floor Aerobics
Group Cycling
Group Weight Training
Aqua Aerobics
Yoga and Pilates
Partner Assisted Stretch
About David: He was a former obese coach potato and started his second lease on life in 1987. He believes Group Exercise was the KEY to his transformation! He began ballet lessons as the age of 48 and has performed in 3 events.
Background:
John graduated from Central High School in 2012. Since then he has become a Cetified Personal Trainer and running obstical races.
Fitness Certifications/Training:
National Accademy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
Red Cross CPR ,First Aid and AED
Philosophy:
John is offering an awesome “Get Started” with Personal Training Special this Spring! Workout with him for 3 sessions for $99! That’s $33 a session! ( hour sessions) For details give our front desk a call (503) 838-2951