Janet Adams, Certified Spinning instructor through Maddogg Athletics, IFTA Cycling and RPM. Janet incorporates her outdoor cycling experience into her classes to provide a challenging training experience including a variety of terrain.
Frances Archer, Senior and Aquatics Manager, B.A. Accounting. Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer, ACE Exercise for Older Adults, SCW Water Aerobics Instructor, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, AAAI Mat Certification, AAAI Sports Nutrition Consultant., AFAA group exercise instructor. Specialties: Aquatic training, special populations, senior fitness, general strength and conditioning. Certified through the Aquatic and Fitness Professional Association International.
Kay Baker is a former triathlete who became a certified Yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance in 2007. Her knowledge, experience and commitment distinguish her teaching, and her classes are grounded in an obvious knowledge of body mechanics and anatomy. She appreciates the athletes’ need for challenging, vigorous, and powerful exercise, and is able to combine that need with thoughtful and effective sequencing and postures. Her classes are geared towards achieving the maximum benefit of a yoga practice through alignment and balance, which in turn, benefits all other forms of physical activity.
Carolyn Batten, Personal Training Manager and Group Fitness Manager at the East location. Certifications include AFAA Advanced Persoanl Training, AFAA Personal Trainer and Fitness Counselor, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, EFI Gravity Training System, Bosu, PowerFlex, FitTour Personal Training, FitTour Advanced Personal Training and IFTA cycling.Specialties include total body sculpting through developing creative individualized training programs to maximize change in body composition.
Shannan Billings, a practicing Virginia Tech Chemical Engineer and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt whose 25 years of dance training lead her to teach fitness in such places as Virginia, Iowa, Texas, and Tennessee since 1992. Shannan holds such instructor certifications as ACE Group Fitness, YMCA Group Exercise and Strength Training, Kardio Kombat kickboxing, Black belt in Shito-ryu, Johnny G Spinning Star 3, AFAA Personal Trainer and Adv. Personal Trainer, IM=X Pilates Floorwork, Balletone, and BOSU. Shannan is a licensed Personal Fitness Trainer by the National Board of Fitness Examiners.
Lisa Blevins, AFAA Kickboxing Instructor, IPSA Kickboxing Instructor, Powerflex Certified, BOSU Certified
Laura Bowling, BS in Corporate Wellness and Health Education, ACE Group Fitness Instructor
Lyndsey Bowman, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, IFTA Kickboxing, Johnny G Spinning Instructor, BOSU Certified.
Tracy Carlson, My love for hot yoga led me to Jimmy Barkan’s teacher training in July 2011. I spent four weeks in Ft.Lauderdale, where I earned my 200 hour teaching certification recognized by the Yoga Alliance. Yoga practice for me is a moving meditation. I love surrendering to the physical asanas and finding my edge, which changes day to day. When I am on the mat there is nowhere else I’d rather be. I try to take that peaceful mindset with me throughout the day. Yoga encourages me to be present and check in each day with my body and mind.
Tommy Davidson, BS in Business Management, BS in Long Term Care Management, Masters in Business Administration , AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
Jillian Dawson has been an athlete her entire life and has been a personal trainer for over 3 years. In addition, she excelled in softball, gymnastics, cheerleading and dance. She was born and raised in Chattanooga and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Leadership from AuburnUniversity inMontgomery. Jillian has much experience in training athletes, general fitness, weight loss clients and rehab training. Also, she has trained clients who have had varieties of blindness, autism, osteoporosis, arthritis, lupus, diabetes and cerebral palsy. Many of her clients benefit from her extensive knowledge in group training, kettlebells, kickboxing, TRX suspension training, weight training and stamina training. Along with working out and healthy eating, she also finds great joy in changing peoples’ lives on a daily basis, rock climbing, running, cycling and playing tennis with her husband. The Chattanooga Times-Free Press featured Jillian in the newspaper last year about her kettlebell training.
Becky Dempsey BS, CYT Becky has practiced yoga for 20 years and has been a teacher for 15 years. She continues her studies with many of the nation’s top instructors, including Rodney Yee, Erich Schiffman, Brian Kest and Doug Keller. With Sue Reynolds, she established the area’s first Yoga studio, Clear Spring, and, for the past six years, has directed the Yoga Program for the Sports Barn’s three clubs. Having been a student of Anthony Robbins work for the past several years she decided to pursue a life and wellness coaching business bringing to it her education in the yoga field creating a unique approach to coaching. Becky now works from the comfort of her favorite space (her home) and assists women live passionate and joyful lives. Becky is both coached and trained to coach through Anthony Robbins Companies.
Jonathan Ellis Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance® and brings a very down-to-earth, personal approach to his classes. Drawing from his own practice and experiences, his classes are a challenging mix of creative flowing sequences built around the framework of an over-riding theme or concept. Infusing his classes with humor, mindfulness and personal observations of how Yoga practice relates to and supports our life off the mat, no two classes are exactly alike. Jonathan's keen eye for alignment and his hands-on adjustments help his students find more ease, space and stability in their Yoga practice. Originally from Chattanooga, Jonathan has spent the last 15 years developing and managing NIKE's worksite wellness center.
Nancy Ellis, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, Yogafit Certified, IFTA Kickboxing, Johnny G. Spinning Certified, Powerflex Certified, BOSU Certified
Tedovious Fletcher, originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee but lived most of his life in the North Georgia area where he grew up playing sports like football, track and field, wrestling and tennis. He has been in the fitness industry since he was 19 years old and passionate about his work and helping others change inside and out for the better. His goal as a trainer is to help you develop new habits to live a healthier lifestyle and provide you with motivating, high energy and safe workouts designed for your specific goals. His certifications are W.I.T.S Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, AAAI/ISMA Cycling Instructor and AAAI/ISMA Mat Pilates Instructor.
Melissa Gibson, BA in Sociology, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, BOSU Certified
Stuart Gladish, ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor, AFAA Personal Training, USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. Specialties: Triathlon Training, strength and conditioning. GTS Cert and the Fitour Pilates Cert.
Roseann Grandy, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, BOSU Certified, YMCA Group Fitness Instructor, YMCA Group Exercise Instructor Trainer
Margaret Green, has been a student of yoga since 1987 and has taught yoga for the past 6 years. She is certified to teach in the White Lotus Flow Hatha-Vinyasa tradition as well as in the Iyengar style of yoga. Margaret teaches a dynamic heated class blending the two styles with hints, tools and principles. Flow Yoga
Kristina Guy, North Fitness Mgr. M.A. Criminology. Certifications: AFAA Group Fitness, PhysicalMind Institute Pilates, Aerobic Pipeline International, marathon runner. Specialties: general strength and conditioning, core training, running/race preparation, swimming and triathlon training, mat work & running.
Penny Holloway, BBA in Marketing, MS in Curriculum and Instruction, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, IFTA Cycling
Suzie Holmes, NESTA Certified Personal Trainer, Fitour Advanced Personal Training, Fitour Certified Group Fitness Instructor, IFTA Certified Cycling Instructor. Twenty Five plus years as a group exercise instructor and floor trainer for Orange County Athletic Club and Racquetball World in Southern California
Kimmie Kent, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, AAAI/ISMA Personal Trainer, ISCA Kickboxing Certified, Johnny G. Spinning Certified, Yogafit Certified, Powerflex Certified, BOSU Certified, AAAI/ISMA Mat Pilates Certified
Jan Lively, AFFA Group Fitness Instructor, IFTA Cycling Instructor, Yogafit, Pilates Mat Certification, Bosu Certification,Balletone,Zumba Instructor,Hip Hop Hustle Instructor, Dance Instructor for 35 years.
Barbara Lucia Major, My yoga practice provides a meaningful way for me to remain present throughout my long days as a stay-at-home-mother, as well as an invigorating way to remain physically and emotionally healthy. I first came to yoga while in college and have been practicing consistently since 2002. Prior to completing a 200 hour Vinyasa Flow training course with Redstone Yoga, I spent a week studying at Bliss Yoga. Teaching is an extension of my practice; a way to share yoga and the beauty that surrounds us. After each yoga practice, I realize what brings me back to the mat: core strength, emotional clarity, and awareness of the divine.
Lisa McBryde, Case manager for Sports Barn Cancer Rehab Program . Registered Nurse, Nationally Oncology Certified with 15 years experience in the field. Instructor for the past 9 years with the following certifications: Powerflex, Keiser cycling, Kickboxing, BOSU, Yoga Fundamentals II Specialty, ACE Group Fitness Instructor. Has a wide variety of class designs and levels as well as training individuals or groups. Especially interested in core, strength and flexibility training.
Lori McNabb, currently a nurse in a Rehabilitation hospital. She began teaching group fitness as a YMCA group fitness instructor in 1997. Certified IFTA Kickboxing since 1999, IFTA Mat-flex certified since 2003.
Bob Merz, Associates degree in Natural and Applied Sciences, BS Degree in Exercise Science, Health and Leisure Studies. IFTA Personal Trainer certified
Lindsey Mormon, currently Level 1 and 2 Zumba Certified and a registered ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network) member.She has been teaching classes,hosting workshops, and organizing fund raisers for local charitable Chattanooga businesses such as the Chattanooga Food Bank and the Urban Young Life program.You may remember Lindsey's well known Zumbathons from the local News Channel 3,Times Free Press, or Power 94 radio. Many say that it's Lindsey's excitement and enthusiasm that has put Zumba on the map inChattanooga.
Tammy Nichols, Associates Science. Tammy began her fitness journey becoming American Council on Exercise (ACE) group-x certified in 1992 and taught classes until going back to school in 1995. Tammy decided to get back into the fit biz in 2005 and obtained her personal trainer and group-x certifications from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Since that time, she has also completed her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) training through YogaFit and has been teaching a variety of levels and practices of Yoga since 2007. Tammy also holds certifications in Pilates basic mat work, Team Bosu, Gravity Training Systems, TRX Group Fitness and is trained in sports nutrition.
Emily Piersant, BFA in Graphic Design from Auburn University, AFAA Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, Gravity Trainer Certified, Gliding Fitness Instructor, IFTA Cardio Mix Certified, IFTA Muscle Conditioning Certified, IFTA Certified Cycling Instructor, AFAA Floor Core and More Certified. Specialties: Circuit Training, BOSU, Balance work, Strength and Conditioning
Christine Post, ACE Personal Trainer since 1995; AFAA Group Fitness Instructor since 1995; Johnny G Spin Instructor 1998; AFAA Water Instructor 1997. Enjoys running, has been running competitively since 1990. Moved to Chattanooga in 2001 from AtlantaGA. Managed Corporate Fitness Centers. Previously a software Consultant for Compaq Computers for 9 years. Can teach Step, Cardio Kickboxing, Interval/Circuit type classes, strength training, mat class, Stretch and Pilates classes and core construction.
Renee Queen, Certified group fitness instructor since 1996. Certified Primary Exercise Instructor with AFAA, Keiser Group Cycling Training, GravityGroup Instructor, Reebok Core Pilates Specialty Certificate, and SCW 50+Adult Specialty Certificate. Renee also regularly competes in distance running events and triathlon.
Ronelle Sellers, BS in Business Administration; Certified Marketing Director; SCW Group Fitness Instructor; BOSU Certified; Powerflex Certified; AAAI/ISMA Mat Pilates Certified
Angie Shuster,BS in Accounting; EdS in School Psychology; 18 years experience in fitness field; AFAA Group Instructor Certification; YogaFit Certification; AFAA Personal Training Certification; Reebok Flexible Strength and Pilates Training; AFAA Certification in Nutrition/Lifestyle; Zumba certified, step, interval/circuit, PowerFlex, cycling, youth fitness, pain management, stress management/visualization, and mat classes; Over 10 years experience lecturing in group setting for nutrition/fitness psychology/lifestyle management
Bethany Sizemore, B.S., M.B.A., RTS, Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Trainer, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Exercise Instructor. Bethany is dedicated to coaching and motivating individuals to begin new healthy exercise habits. Her passion regarding fitness and overall well-being is evident in her approach and commitment with each individual client. She combines her experience and knowledge in competitive sports along with personal training and group exercise certifications. Bethany provides challenging and goal-oriented programs designed to help her clients succeed towards their fitness aspirations.
Diane Stacy, B.S. Health and Physical Education, AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, IFTA Certified Cycling Spin Instructor, Kickboxing Instructor, Water Aerobics Instructor, and Gravity Training Systems Instructor
Kelvin Stamper, has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, Precision Cycling Certified
Krista Stein, ACE Group Fitness, NSCA Personal Trainer; Johnny G. Spinning, Powerflex and BOSU certified.
Madia Swicord, LMT, RYT-500. A licensed and a skilled practitioner with years of combined experience and training to provide personalized care for optimal health, improved functioning, and rejuvenation. Practicing a wide range of techniques and modalities in order to effectively and positively impact a client/student's health. Certified Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga teacher integrating diverse styles in the moment of that particular class. Madia has been in practice for over 15 years and has a B.S. in Psychology and Exercise Science, has received Certifications in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, is a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Chelsea Tharp. Registered Dietitician, AFAA and Schwinn Spinning Certified. Taught group exercise classes at Gold's Gym in Illinois, specifically kickboxing, strength and step classes. In Florida, worked for Compass Health and Fitness teaching spinning, strength and step. Participated in 5 marathons, one of which was the Boston Marathon.
April Turk, Associates Degree in General Education, AFAA Personal Trainer, NDEITA Group Fitness Instructor, Yogafit lll Certified, YMCA Group Fitness Instructor, YMCA Cycle Reebok Certified, TurboKick Kickboxing Instructor, NDEITA Pilates Certified, Resist-a-ball Certified, Prenatal Yoga Certified
Julie Von Canon, B.S. and M.ED. in Education. IFTA Group, Personal Training and Cycling Certification
Scott Wade , B.S. Engineer Management, Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer, USAT Level I Triathlon Coach, AFAA Mat Science, YogaFit. Specialties: Triathlon Training, strength and conditioning.
Teresa Wade, The Sports Barn's Health and Fitness Director, B.S. in Criminal Justice, AFAA Personal Trainer, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, ACSM Exercise Specialist, AFAA Yoga, Physical Mind Institute Pilates, Reebok RNT, ACE Lifestyle and Weight Management, Gravity Training Systems, Reebok 5 Point Screening/Core Board, BOSU Certified. Teresa is now newly certified in SomaVeda Level I Thai Massage, Myofascial Release Techniques, Level I.
Michelle Warren, As a native New Yorker, veteran in the fitness industry with over 20 years experience. Michelle has been ACE certified since 1995, Johnny G Spinning 1998 Powerstrike Kickboxing 1999, AFFA 2000, BOSU 2001. Dynamic Mat Pilates 2004. She is currently studying for her 200 hrs. Pilates Method certification.
Scott Warren, certified as a Mad Dogg Athletics/Spinning instructor in June 2007. Mad Dogg is the creator of the Spin Program and is the only licensed group authorized to teach Spinning. I have completed 12 additional Mad Dogg/Spinning programs of certification. Among these special trainings are High Intensity Training, Interval Energy Zone, Spintensity Periodization, and Creative Coaching Skills.
Robyn Wilham, An RN at ParkridgeMedicalCenter and a certified Cyclin' Instructor. She is an avid rider and participates in triathlons.
Chris Winget, Chris has a B.A. degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Performance & Sports Studies from the University of Tennessee,Knoxville. Certified personal fitness trainer through the American Aerobics Association International and International Sports Medicine Association