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SARA ALDERFER Group exercise instructor and personal trainer for 20 years I have a passion for helping people surprise themselves. We all can accomplish anything that’s important to us!
Over the years I’ve worked with women who have lost hundreds of pounds, run their first races, ridden their first centuries, and found strength they never knew they had. The transformations are inspirational. I believe that taking care of our bodies is a service to our minds and spirits and that a well rounded exercise program incorporates all the things we love and just enough of the other stuff we need. I practice what I preach so when I’m not at LOA I’m probably training for a marathon, a century, or a triathlon, and balancing it all out with a nice vigorous yoga practice. Nationally certified in Spinning, YogaFit, Ashtanga yoga, Body Pump, Strength and Conditioning, Kickboxing, BOSU, and Personal Training.
YOGA GENTLE | YOGA FLOW | KICK BOXING | STEP | STRENGTH & TONING
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JUDY BARDEN Active professional in the fitness industry since 1986. Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Y’s Way to Strength Training Instructor, and American Heart Association CPR. Professional Affiliations, member of; IDEA Health and Fitness Source, International Association of Fitness Professionals, Am. College Sports Med., N.E. College of Sports Med., and ECA Member. Related Fitness Experiences; Body building competitor, Body building competition judge, Aerobic Class Instructor (muscle strength (currently teaching), Interval Challenge, Abs and More, Y’s Way to Fitness Walking). Work related Fitness Experiences – present; Personal Trainer for numerous clients in their homes, Gold’s Gym Personal Trainer, Lady of America. Past; Keene Family Y, Director of Strength Training. Certifications for: NETA (National Dance and Exercise Instructors Training Association).
PERSONAL TRAINER
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PEG BARNES Age: 41, Birthday: 4-25-68 Occupation: Teacher 14 years, Keene High School. Status: Married, 2 children, Lauren & Alexa. Live: Native of Keene, Live now in West Chesterfield. What I love to do: Teach SP LAUINNING. Certifications: NETA Group Fitness – 3 years. Spinning – 5 years. Working on STAR 2 level in Cycling.
CYCLING
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ALLISON COLEMAN Allison has been involved in spin for 5 years now and when an orientation for certification was within a half hour from her home she thought now was the time to fulfill her own need to teach and enthuse others. She is passionate about healthy living and exercise as a lifestyle. Her classes are based with a lot of endurance and a wide variety of music to motivate you. When she is not in the gym, she is often biking or hiking. Accreditations: Spinning Certified through SpinFitness (formerly Mad Dog Athletics), CPR Certified.
CYCLING
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MICHELLE DAVIS Michelle offers a fun, energetic, eclectic style of teaching. She has practiced yoga for over 10 years and teaching for 7 years. Michelle is honored to have been voted “Best of Monadnock” by the Monadnock Shopper News three years in a row 2006, 2007, 2008. She loves teaching yoga because “Yoga helps people develop a deeper connection to their bodies while simultaneously creating wellness, health, and peace in the community”. Michelle offers a variety of classes and workshops. Kripalu Certified Yoga Teacher
YOGA
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CARRIE GOLDSMITH Carrie currently instructs in-door cycling and step classes here at Lady of America. Her passion is the fusion of exercise and music. She has been teaching group fitness classes since 1982 and took part in ACE’s earliest certification recognition. This summer Carrie plans on completing her first level of Yoga certification. On the side Carrie teaches English at Hinsdale High School and enjoys all kinds of outdoor recreation (from skiing to mountain biking) with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
STEP | STRENGTH & TONING | STRETCHING
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PAM GRAVES I was born and raised in Keene. I have an active family of two children and a husband of 21 years. Sports, coaching, and fitness have been a big part of my life. I started instructing group fitness at Lady of America as well as personal training in June 2008. I love working with clients of all ages and fitness levels. I believe this journey called, “life”, is much better when we are active, and being active is easier with the support of friends that you will find at LOA. I have made wonderful friends here and I would love to meet you and help you on your journey to fitness.
STEP | STRENGTH & TONING
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DONNA KUMOREK Donna teaches a 6am aerobic fusion class. She loves step aerobics and hi/low aerobics. Donna has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Neta Certified Group Instructor.
STEP | STRENGTH & TONING
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KATHRYN LONG Kathryn Long is based in Keene, NH. She graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science and then completed her dietetic internship at Keene State College focusing on wellness and disease prevention. Kathryn specializes in weight management and the reasons why we eat and is devoted to making nutrition understandable through the use of real-world education. Personal interests include hiking, traveling, recreational sports, and. cooking. Registered Dietitian
REGISTERED DIETICIAN
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KARY MACNEIL Kary has a passion for teaching belly dance for the purpose of assisting others in finding their sensual self. Her classes offer a unique and affirming way to exercise and connect with one’s spirit. She has been teaching for over 7 years and has a performing troupe that goes by the name; “Spirit In Motion: (now isn’t THAT appropriate!). Kary also offers private and semi-private classes, teaches groups at bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and get-togethers, and will perform at your party or function.
She facilitates a Spiritual Development Circle in the Monadnock Region, is a Reiki Master, loves working with crystals, and is a professional artist; specializing in pet portraits.
BELLY DANCE
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CHERIE METIVIER I have been in the fitness industry since 1988. As an avid exerciser myself, I am a believer in the importance of mind and body wellness. I promote a healthy lifestyle which makes for happy life. I was the former aerobics director of the Keene Family YMCA for four years. I taught and trained at Gold’s Gym for seven years. My personal training clients range from people training to pass the NH State Police physical exam to some of area’s older residents at Langdon Place. My husband Bill Hutwelker and I currently own and manage Lady of America in Keene and reside in Swanzey, and have six grown children. Nationally certified as a group fitness instructor since 1988 and nationally certified as a personal trainer since 2001.
BALL | CARDIO 101
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BRIDGET MOYNIHAN I have been teaching group fitness classes at Lady of America for over two years and have enjoyed every class! I have 10 years of teaching experience. I teach Step, Hi/Lo Aerobics, Cardio Kick Boxing, Boot camp, Muscle Sculpting, Pilates, and mixed interval classes incorporating various fitness equipment including the Resist-a-Ball and the Bosu Balance Trainer. Certified in Boston with the Bally Total Fitness BFit University program.
“It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor.” Cicero
PILATES | KICK BOXING | STEP | STRENGTH & TONING
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MOLLY MURRAY Molly has been a member of LOA for 2-1/2 years. She has met a lot of very nice people through LOA. She’s been married for four years and has three step-sons and one granddaughter. Certified as a Cycling Instructor.
CYCLING
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GRETCHEN NADEAU Gretchen teaches an assortment of classes including; step, aerobics, boot camp, core strength and kick boxing. She takes great pride in creating a class that is easy to follow but as intense as one wants to make it. She is a firm believer that exercise benefits both mind and body. Gretchen has been with Lady of America since its opening. “This is the cleanest and most organized gym than I have ever worked at. I have always felt extremely comfortable leaving my children with the gym babysitters while I teach.” Her goal for the future is to become a certified in personal training. Gretchen lives in Westmoreland NH with her husband and their two children. Certified to teach group exercise classes since 1989.
KICK BOXING | STEP | STRENGTH & TONING
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JANET OGDEN Classes of focus include step/interval step, strength, Box Aerobics, cardio/floor aerobics. ACE-certified instructor with various other certifications, such as Box Aerobics through Promise Enterprises, NDeita and others.
KICK BOXING | STEP | STRENGTH & TONING
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LEAH RYAN has been Certified as a Group Fitness Instructor for over four years and has taught Step & Strength, Cardio & Core and Bosu. She has been a member of LOA since it’s opening in Keene in 2003 and cannot say enough about the inter-personal relationships that she has made here. She has had the opportunity to meet so many hard working and genuinely kind people because of the sincere, friendly atmosphere that exists. Everyone has similar goals and we are supportive of one another in our endeavors to become happy and healthy.
YOGA GENTLE | YOGA FLOW | KICK BOXING | STEP | STRENGTH & TONING
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JEANINE SELF has been employed at LOA since the facility opened in January 2003. As an employee she trains members on the proper use of cardio and strength training equipment. She has been exercising for over 35 years, with strength training and cardio classes being her primary focus. She is 55 years old and has been happily married for 34 years. She has two sons, ages 27 and 22 and a beautiful 3-year old granddaughter. She is Nationally Certified Personal Trainer through NETA since 2003. CPR and First Aid Certified through the American Red Cross.
PERSONAL TRAINER
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CHARLENE SHAVER Yogafit, a hatha based teaching, trained currently at level 3. I am a distance running enthusiast, who teaches both group cycle and yoga classes based on certifications mentioned. I make fitness part of both my personal and professional life. I enjoy a wide diversity in both arenas, working in long term care, as well as, outpatient physical therapy, and teaching regularly scheduled classes or subbing as needed in the gym setting. I really enjoy seeing people reach the goals they choose for themselves in both settings, especially if I have been able to help them along the way! Feel free to take one of my classes, and let me know how I can be of help to you! Graduate of Mount Wachusett Community College 2006 with an Assoc degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant and a certificate in Fitness Leadership. American Council of Exercise Personal Trainer Certified since 2006. Certified Level 2 Cycle instructor since 2005.
YOGA | CYCLING-SUB
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CINDY STERLING Cindy has been teaching yoga since 2001. In 2004, she received certification in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, a form of therapy that combines traditional psychotherapy with assisted yoga postures. She has been a Keene resident for 22 years and is the founder of Impact Earth, an environmental and grant writing agency, and owner of Sterling Studios, LLC, a Kripalu affiliated yoga studio. Both businesses are located on Main St. in downtown Keene. Cindy brings flow, fun and awareness to her classes. She teaches with the philosophy that yoga is attainable by everyone. ADRN, CYT, PRYT, 200-hour Kripalu teacher certification as recognized by the National Yoga Alliance. Certification in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy.
YOGA
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KATERI WALTER I have been a member of Lady of America for over three years. I’ve attended classes for two years now and have found that my greatest success has been in Lady of America’s positive, encouraging atmosphere and challenging classes. I was inspired to become an instructor and began in March 2009. I hope to share my excitement towards health and fitness with others while breaking a sweat and having fun!
YOGA GENTLE | YOGA FLOW | KICK BOXING | STEP | STRENGTH & TONING
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JANE WAMSER I have been helping people achieve their goals of increased strength, endurance and weight control. I love making exercise an enjoyable part of peoples lives. I have been instructing at Lady of America since the opening in 2003. The fitness industry has been a part of my life for over 20 years. In addition to being a personal trainer I currently instruct cardio, strength and cycling classes.
CYCLING | STEP | STRENGTH & TONING
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BETHANY WICHLAND Beginning as a member of Lady of America, Bethany took control of her own weight and fitness issues and lost 80 pounds through proper diet, and her own determination of adding exercise into her daily routine. Bethany was a trainer for both the first and second edition of Lady of America’s “Real life” Biggest Loser Contest. Both times her teams made enormous strides to become and stay healthy, with all the contestants losing numerous pounds and inches. In her spare time, Bethany enjoys running and cycling outdoors, and is also an avid equestrian. She still practices and sings opera and classical music and tries to fit it in whenever she can. Bethany and her husband Ben reside in Marlborough. NETA certified Group fitness instructor and a Mad Dog Athletics certified Cycling Instructor. Personal trainer certified through AFAA.
PERSONAL TRAINER | STRENGTH & TONING | CYCLING
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CHRISTINE YARDLEY
I have been in the fitness industry for the past 7 years, prior to that I was Director of Admissions for a college university. Having an incredibly demanding work schedule as well as a busy home life I quickly learned that life is about balance. I made the decision to dedicate my time to helping others to make fitness a priority in their lives. I have a fun, realistic, energetic and motivating style. I can adapt to anyone's needs easily. Regardless of your path I am excited to help and make your experience a positive one. Some of my personal accomplishments have been hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. I have done several triathlons and most recently attempting to play hockey. Most importantly I am raising three amazing and very active boys. My current certifications are with AFFA for Personal Training, NETA for Group Fitness and Maddog Athletics for Indoor Cycling.
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