Trained Indian classical dancer as well as an expert in Bhangra and Bollywood dance styles.
TEACHING STYLE:
Koonam's style is unique where she incorporates elegance and grace into heart-pumping and calorie burning moves that are easy to follow but the results are big. The aerobic workout is designed to be invigorating from start to finish for a full body workout thats fueled with a hot playlist unlike any other. No dance experience is necessary. Koonam is passionate about making her students feel good and uses an inspirational.
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
"Had a fun time at Bollywood Fusion on Saturday! A great complement to spin during the week. I'm still a little sore today but looking forward to next weekend with Koonam. She's adorable! As someone who has never danced like THAT before, I thought it was pretty easy to pick up the moves. I laughed a lot (at myself) and really enjoyed the music. Spinners, check it out!"
danielle diamond
xen strength
Yoga Alliance EYT-500hr
registered teacher 8 years
Shiva Rea Advanced Teaching Certified
TEACHING STYLE:
“I teach a kick-butt class focusing on alignment, strength, and breath, that opens your body through an insightful, creative sequence where you’ll laugh as much as you’ll sweat. With or without weights, My vinyasa classes will bring you to your edge and challenge your perception of traditional yoga.”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
"Danielle is one of a kind. She lights up a room and has great energy which is incredibly infectious. Her classes are terrific and her new technique incorporating weights with yoga is genius. As an instructor, she is the perfect combination of both tough and gentle -- so she pushes you while always being really encouraging. "
LISA FREY
Madd Dogg Athletics Certified Spinning Instructor
AFFA Group Exercise
NASA Personal Training
Forza
TEACHING STYLE:
”I believe in motivating through energy. Each participant in my class deserves my attention and that is always my first goal!”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“Lisa is seriously the most committed and professional instructor I’ve ever had the pleasure of taking a class with. Whether it’s Spinning or Forza or whatever…her warm smile and sense of humor is ever present while she’s drives you to be your best.”
CRYSTAL GAYNOR
classic mat pilates
American Council on Exercise Person Trainer
American Council Group Fitness Trainer
Power Pilates Mat Instructor (all levels)
Zumba Instructor
CPR
TEACHING STYLE:
“Crystal Clear Training, for Crystal Clear Fitness.Simply, concise, effective and clear.”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“Sweat and tone in Crystal's 7&1 Cardio Tone class on Wednesday mornings ! She's a great teacher with a challenging energizing workout. I'm hooked !”
Niria Leyva-Gutierrez
zumba
Zumba Certified Instructor
30 years experience in Dance and Performance
TEACHING STYLE:
“You've got to move, that's my motto! Zumba is an opportunity to move your body with full abandon and intensity. My classes are filled with music, rhythm and dance. I want my clients to enjoy a fun, fast-paced, fully immersed sweat-in-your eyes experience!”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“Your class is not your usual paint-by-numbers Zumba. You take Zumba to a new level. The class is visceral and organic."
HOLLY C. HARGRAVE
core attack & gravity
MS, MBA
Founder AthleticGenius
Madd Dogg Athletics Certified Spinning Instructor
AAAI Certified: Master Level Personal Trainer
AAAI Certified: Sports Nutrition
AAAI Certified: Weight Management
AAAI Certified: Group Fitness
TRX Certified Instructor
TEACHING STYLE:
Holly became a cycling enthusiast while living in Northern California, honing both road and mountain biking skills in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Her affinity for spinning came naturally as an avenue to inspire and coach others to improve their fitness levels and cycling ability. Certified by Madd Dog Athletics, she has been instructing spin classes for 9 years. A true fitness enthusiast, Holly also holds certifications in Personal Training and Group Fitness. Her career is dedicated to assisting others in achieving their health and fitness goals while enjoying every moment of the ride!
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“I train in L.A., San Francisco and San Jose and HOLLY HARGRAVE blew me away with her Spin brilliance. The musical pacing was right on, she helped us see as we trained how we were working all muscle groups, and she's just so fun, creative and in amazing shape herself.”
KANAn KAPILA
Kinetic flow
Registered Yoga Teacher - 500 hours.
Certified Kids Yoga Teacher.
Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher.
Licensed Social Worker.
CPR Certification.
TEACHING STYLE:
“My Yoga teaching style, both classes and privates, is a strengthening, breath-focused and alignment based flow in a blend of yoga types evoked with an eclectic play-list inspired to bring the practitioner to discover balance on the mat and in the environment.”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“Kanan is the most instinctive Yoga instructor I have found. She knew ME within moments as well as the many others on the mat instantly. Her ability to focus on the individual within a class setting is just uncanny. Wow, Yoga with Kanan has changed me athletically and personally.”
CECLY PLACENTI
barre 3sixty
New York City Ballet Workout Certification
MA Dance Education, NYU
TEACHING STYLE:
“I teach with a passion for movement and a respect for the art of dance and the grace and strength of the human body. My class is tough and energetic, yet lighthearted and fun- like me!”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
”I had no experience with dance let alone ballet. Cecly’s patience and grace has allowed me to transform my body. It’s leaner and stronger. I LOVE that ballet bar and LOVE Cecly!”
AMY ROMANO
fit-camp 3sixty
NASM Certification
Tae-Kwon-Do Black Belt
BS degree in Food Science and Bio Chemistry from Rutgers University
TEACHING STYLE:
“My teaching style is focused on interval training for fitness and wellness.”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
"I was afraid boot camp would be too difficult, but was so amazed how I could do it all because I worked at my own pace, and got a great work-out.”
Frances Saxton
shred 3sixty
AFAA PERSONAL TRAINER Certified
AFAA GROUP FITNESS ICertified
AFAA Certificate in Prenata Fitness
TEACHING STYLE:
Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, she believes pushing your body to its limit. "I don't believe that age is an excuse when it comes to exercise. Think positively and your body will follow. Your body can always go further than you think." Frances loves high intense cardio training, plyometrics and using your own body weight. "I try to stay away from machines, so that many different muscle groups are challenged through exercise." She cannot wait to get you into shape!
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
Frances is a fantastic trainer. She is knowledgeable, experienced, creative, fun, energetic and gets results. Clients love her!!!" Amy L
MELISSA SCHULTE
fit-camp 3sixty
Madd Dogg Athletics Certified Spinning Instructor
BS In Exercise Physiology
CPR & AED
TEACHING STYLE:
“I love teaching a hard-core, kick butt kinda class. My ride is demanding, motivating and fun. Get lost in the music and you'll find yourself pushing just a bit further every time. Get ready for long arduous hills, tough sprints and many more challenges along the way, but most of all, get ready to have fun and feel exhilarated.“
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“Melissa's spin class is detailed and determined. You know you will get an extremely challenging, fluid, intense, sensible workout. Melissa is not afraid of resistance at all and has the attitude and know-how to power even the beginners through a challenging, fun workout. Her music is sure to please everyone and her classes move to each and every beat. She is definitely the toughest instructor out there, but also the most caring and exhilarating.“
ANGEL WILLIAMS
hip-hop funk 3sixty
Certified by Affaa as for Group Exercise and Personal Training
TEACHING STYLE:
Angel's Fitness career began in her battle to deal with her own weight problem. Angel loved dance gymnastics and Art creativity was a place of safety and relief so she was naturally attracted to the world of fitness a growing industry that allowed her to use all those talents.
Angel became a certified instructor in 1987 after high school and taught at her local recreation center in Fort Pierce Fla. In 1993 Angel moved to Miami Fla. and began teaching HipHop Step it up funk step at the Liberty City Carver YMCA in Greater Miami. Angel taught her 1st Hip Hop dance class in Newark New Jersey at the Newark YMCA and in 2004 came to Montclair YMCA with record-breaking attendance at both locations.
“I love giving to people and treating them like precious diamonds I guess because I was treated so poorly growing up that its the way I'm able to continue to heal myself and I feel that I'm able to turn that hurt into Gold.”
WHAT THE CLIENTS SAY:
“There are simply no words do describe what happens inside Angels class. It is safe to say that IT HAPPENS INSIDE each person in that room, then stays with them long after ones left. THANK YOU ANGEL!”
