At Golds Gym Langley, our GGX instructors are a big part of what makes Gold’s Gym Langley great!
Read more to find out why!!
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WHO AM I: EMILY ALLEN
Education/Certifications:
BTS Centergy
Experience:
Gold’s Gym is my first teaching experience! I’ve been here since March when I completed my training.
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
My favorite (and only class I teach) is Centergy! It combines working the body and mind!
Something Unique About Me:
I am obsessed with miniature things.. and owls 
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WHO AM I: LEZA BYGROVE
Education/Certifications:
O.A.C.- Lambton Central Collegiate Vocational Institute 1996
Floral Design- Conestoga College 1997
Personal Support- Humber College 1998
American Sign Language- Douglas College 1999
Touchpoint Reflexology- 2002
Body Training Systems Centergy-2011
200 Hour Hatha and Asana Yoga Instructor – 2011
Experience:
1983-1996 Dance Academy, Tap, Jazz, Hawaiian, Tribal.
1995-1997 Dance Instructor
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
My favorite class to teach is Centergy because it is about connecting with your own edge. It is about internal strength, focus, internal clarity, balance, breath, stability, and flexibility. The more you connect with these things in class the more you are able to connect with these things out side of class.
Something Unique About Me:
I love stain glass art, snapdragons and surfing.
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WHO AM I: KIM MATHESON
Education/Certification:
BCRPA group fitness/weight training and Personal Training
Certified spin/Group Ride instructor
Certified Group Groove/Hip-hop Hustle/ Zumba (Sept)
Certified kinesis instructor
Certified TRX suspension
Bootcamp
Experience:
I was previously a dancer as well as a fitness enthusiast. Became certified group instructor (2006), bootcamp leader, and Personal Trainer. Started Personal Training and teaching spin/kinesis at Gold’s Langley at its inception in January 2009. From there, took Group Ride, Group Groove BTS trainings, and has now completed Hip-hop Hustle, and soon Zumba for all around dance experience.
My favorite class to teach and why?
Why choose? I teach what I love! and keep fit in the process:)
Something Unique About Me:
what isn’t?
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WHO AM I: LISA STOKES
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts Degree, (SFU – major in Psychology & minor in Kinesiology)
Certificate in Health & Fitness (SFU)
Advanced Group Fitness Leader (BCRPA)
Group Power, Group Step & Group Ride Instructor (BTS)
BC College of Teachers, Professional Certificate (employed by Langley School District)
Experience:
Nicknamed “The Klutz” growing up, I finally coordinated my two left feet and have been teaching group fitness classes for over 15 years at various facilities. Over the years I have taught many different kinds of classes but I currently teach mostly group ride, power and step.
My favorite class to teach and why?
I love all types of classes but my most favorite class to teach is step because I am still a bit uncoordinated and this is the closest I get to dancing!
Something Unique About Me:
When I’m not busy hanging out with my kids & hubby, I love baking (anything chocolate!) and, yes, I will admit I also like watching American Idol.
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WHO AM I: MARDEANNA PIRHONEN
Education/Certification:
BTS Step
Groove
Power
Experience:
Step (3 years)
Groove (2 years)
Power (3 months)
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
It is a tossup between Power and Groove….Power I see peoples’ bodies changing and see women challenging themselves every day….and Groove is 60 minutes of fun and smiles, and working on getting a hot body at the same time!! Everyone walks out with a huge smile on their face!
Something Unique About Me:
I competed in my first Stongman/Woman competition and strength and fitness challenges (Femsport) at the age of 40! You are your only barrier!
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WHO AM I: CANDICE PHILIPSON
Education/Certification:
BTS Group Power
CPR First Aid
Experience:
Weight Room instructor – Fitness Unlimited Langley BC – 2008
Gold’s Gym Langley – Group Power – Present
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
Group Power – I have always loved the benefits that strength training can give you and find that the group environment is a great way to encourage people to incorporate strength training in to their daily routines, and see just how quick they can feel and see the results.
Something Unique About Me:
I once rode a roller coaster for 12 hours, as part of a Radio contest in Montreal to see who could last the longest on it, and I won!
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WHO AM I: JANICE PETERSON
Education/Certification:
Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training Specialist Certification
BTS Group Ride Certification
BTS Group Power Certification
Kinesis (Technogym) Certification
Current CPR C Certification
Experience:
Just under 2 1/2 years teaching at Golds gym Langley (that`s it)
My favorite class to teach and why?
Ride/Spin – love it because of the intensity and the sweat.
Something Unique About Me:
I played competitive basketball growing up (College) – can you believe it at my height!
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WHO AM I: STEPHANIE CAMPOS
Education/Certifications:
Zumba basics 1 (basics 2 and toning to come soon!)
BCRPA – fitness leader, weight training, personal training, group fitness
CanFit Pro – personal training specialist
Current first aid and CPR
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
Zumba obviously!!! I love to dance, and as soon as I found Zumba, I found the love of my life! It’s all about feeling the music, moving your body and having fun! It’s a dance party, it’s my night out with the girls, it’s the best way to get any stress off my shoulders! It’s exercise in disguise!
Other Interests:
Running
Hiking
Kayaking
Relaxing on my deck with a good book
Something Unique About Me:
My favorite color is purple, and it’s the only color of Zumba pants I don’t own… yet!!!
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WHO AM I: SIMONE LOBBAN
Education/Certification:
BTS certified
Experience:
I’ve been living at the gym for over 15 years. I’ve been teaching at Gold’s for almost 2 years. I’ve been a raft guide for about 12 years.
What Is Your Favourite Class To Teach?
I LOVE Group Kick. I’ve always loved kickboxing so I was quite happy when Gold’s got Group Kick.
Something Unique About Me:
I love cooking, baking and renovations…even if it’s just painting.
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WHO AM I: JENNIFER SPINDLER
Education/Certifications:
BTS – Group Centergy
BTS – Group Step
BTS – Group Power
Current First Aid and CPR
Diploma of Technology in Medical Laboratory Science
Experience:
2009 – Present Gold’s Gym Langley – BTS Fitness Instructor
2006 – 2008 Just Ladies Fitness – Langley/Abbotsford/White Rock/North Delta – BTS Fitness Instructor
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
Do not have one! They are all really fun to teach in their own elements!
Something Unique About Me:
I was just like you! Just a person nervous about trying a class. Then I tried one and I was hooked! I loved the way it made me feel, how it changed my body and the amount of energy and confidence it gave me. After a bit, one of my instructors informed me there was a training course coming up and that I should take it. So I did. And here I am today now certified to teach 3 different programs.
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WHO AM I: NATASCHA KOAT
Education/Certifications:
Sports Science Diploma at Douglas College
Group Fitness, Weight Training Level 1 and Third Age – BCRPA
Current CPR and First Aid
Business Diploma at Kwantlen College
BCRPA: Weight Training Level ll, Advanced Fitness Leader and Personal Training
Kinesis, Gliding, Indoor cycle and Fitball certified TRX training and Zumba workshops
Experience:
Group Fitness Coordinator at Gold’s Gym
Group Groove, Power and Spin Instructor at Gold’s Gym
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
My favorite class to teach is groove because everyone smiles and has so much fun while burning tons of calories moving your body awesome music and you get to bring your Sassy side out to the dance floor.
Something Unique About Me:
I was a Hip Hop dance performer in the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Closing Ceremonies!
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WHO AM I: SANDRA BLAIR
Education/Certifications:
BCRPA certified in Group Fitness and Weight Training Level 1
Currently working on receiving PT certificate
BTS certified in Group Power, Group Step, Group Kick and Group Active
Experience:
I have taught group fitness classes for 6 years at various facilities.
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
Group Power because I enjoy pushing myself to the limit along with my participants. I love being able to coach them to next level.
Something Unique About Me:
I enjoy bike riding with my family.
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WHO AM I: JANINE ORLANDO
Education/Certification:
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
My sport of choice is Ironman triathlon and I find that hot yoga allows me to work on the mental as well as physical side to preparation for such events. It is my goal to seek balance in my life with the hope that my enthusiasm and passion for yoga will carry over to those whom I teach.
Something Unique About Me:
Moksha Hot Yoga is a series of postures practiced in a heated room. The series works to stretch, strengthen and tone the muscles while detoxifying the body and calming the mind. All classes follow a basic structure that is fundamental to the Moksha practice and can be practiced by individuals of all levels.
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WHO AM I: MICHELLE SKUCE
Education/Certifications:
First Aid and CPR Certification from St. John’s Ambulance
Pursuing a Fitness Theory Course – BCRPA
B. A in History and Psychology from SFU
B.C College of Teachers Teaching Certificate from SFU
Experience:
I have been a long time member of Group Fitness classes and am excited to be instructing. Recently completed the Group Power training course and am looking forward to taking part in training for other Group Fitness classes.
Other Interests:
Hiking
Running
Traveling
Walking my dog
Group Step
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WHO AM I: LISA THOMPSON
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts Degree, SFU
Advanced Group Fitness Leader (BCRPA)
Fitness leader – Third Age (BCRPA)
Fitness leader – Yoga Fitness (BCRPA)
Group Step (BTS)
Group Power (BTS)
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WHO AM I: COLLEEN
Colleen’s passion for Pilates is fuelled by her desire to help others find functional movement through an intelligent combination of mind and body working together. Her interest in the mind/body field began during her completion of a BA in Psychology (UVic and UBC) and continued with Group Leader fitness certification and Pilates Instructor Certifications (Evolution and Balanced Body University in mat and apparatus).
Her teaching style is compassionate, direct, often collaborative and sometimes laced with humor and anatomical references.
An ongoing fascination with anatomy, movement and breath has led her to Thomas Myers’ Anatomy Trains and to a variety of workshops, including Experiential Anatomy,Jane Ellison (Body-Mind Centering), Bone Rhythms and Imagery with Marie-Jose Blom and Eric Franklin. It is Colleen’s hope that her studies will keep her classes current and inspire as she is inspired daily by the personal growth of the minds and bodies of those who graciously attend her group and personal training sessions.
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WHO AM I: TINA RAYNER
Education/Certifications:
B.A. Liberal Studies
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
Something Unique About Me:
I am the owner/operator of Rise To Shine Coaching which is my speaking and “True Power” coaching platform teaching people how to step into their inner light, which is their inner truth, to Rise To Shine in every aspect of their lives.
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WHO AM I: AMBER WILSON
Education/Certifications:
Zumba Level 1 Licensed
Senior Level Figure Skating Coach
My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?
Zumba because it’s fun for anyone who’s willing to try it, you don’t have to be an experienced dancer.
Something Unique About Me:
I’m a photographer and graphic designer and I homeschool my kids!
