Meet Our Instructors – UBC

WHO AM I:  Lara

Classes I Teach:

Spinning

Zumba

AB & T

Kickboxing

Cardio Dance

I have been teaching group fitness classes (everything from kickboxing to cardio dance) for 6.5 years. I started at the age of 18 and I will probably still be teaching at age 95 in my old folks home.

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

I love it all really. Our bodies were made to move and my moto is “if it feels good, do it!”

Something Unique About Me:

I have seen both sides of the spectrum of life. One end as a Coroner and the other end as a Doula (birth coach) for 65 births and now a Midwife in training.

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WHO AM I:   Graham

Classes I Teach:

Hatha Yoga

Experience:

I have been teaching Yoga for 3 years.

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

My favorite class to teach is the Sunday Warrior Class at Gold’s Gym, UBC. The class is multi -level, allowing for a versatile program to suit all participants with challenge and success! There is a general focus on building strength, increased focus and balance, with Restorative components, and an increased ability to move energy!  Come and see for yourself!

Something Unique About Me:

I believe the introduction of yoga into my life continues to help me make the choices in life that are the right choices for me, not because they are considered to be the right choices for others. As my practice grows, so does my self-awareness, allowing me to pursue a more satisfying course and goals that work towards increased understanding and self-knowledge.  Sharing this insight and hopefully helping others to make the same discoveries is why it is my passion to teach!

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WHO AM I:    Kim – Group Fitness Director of Richmond and UBC Gold’s Gyms

Classes I Teach:

BTS GroupStep
BTS GroupRide
BTS GroupPower
Spinning
Kinesis

I have been teaching group fitness for 25 years, taking short amounts of time off to have my 3 children.  I was always that insane fitness instructor teaching a class at 8 ½ months pregnant!   I am currently the Group Fitness Director for the Richmond and UBC Gold’s Gyms!  I am so lucky to work with an amazing team of instructors! 

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

I honestly do love teaching all of my BTS programs!  If I have to pick my absolute favourite – it would be GroupStep (but don’t tell GroupRide and GroupPower!)  There is nothing better than flying over that board! I find GroupStep just such an interesting class that you just don’t have time to think about the fact that you are working out!  The choreography is just amazing! 

Something Unique About Me:

Four years ago I had a severe injury to the disc in my neck, resulting a discectomy and fusion in my neck.  At the time my doctors figured my days of jumping and impact fitness were over.  However, I was back teaching my classes within 3 months of my surgery!  I credit my active life with my amazing recovery from this surgery!  I am an exercise addict! I admit it!   

WHO AM I:    Isabelle 
 
Classes I Teach:

BTS GroupPower

BTS GroupStep

BTSGroupRide

BTSGroupKick

BTSGroupCenturgy

Yoga 

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

My favourite program is Group Power because it is empowerment!

Something Unique About Me:

I believe in being the best me I can be and that means accepting my body and myself the way I am but always challenging myself and improving.  I hope to inspire others to do the same! 

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WHO AM I:    Anna

Classes I Teach:

Zumba Fitness Basic 1

Zumba Toning

ZumbAtomic

Zumba Gold

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

Definitely Zumba because it’s the most fun fitness program ever! I love it!

Something Unique About Me:

I like to sing and I like to cook.

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WHO AM I:  Dominique

Classes I Teach:

BTS GroupPower

BTS GroupStep

BTS GroupKick

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

My favourite class to teach is GroupPower because of the full-body workout, the ability to push yourself and increase your strength, and the energy of the class. 

Something Unique About Me:

I am quite shy but become very outgoing when put in front of a fitness class. I have three high school provincial titles in field hockey and two high school provincial titles in tennis. 

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WHO AM I:  Irina

Classes I Teach:

BTS Group Power 

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

My favourite and only class that I teach is GroupPower. I like it because you are not only working out, but you are building strength and improving how your body moves in your daily routine!

Something Unique About Me:

I have moved around different countries since I was 7 years old and I love it! 

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Who Am I:  Maddi

Classes I Teach:

BTS GroupRide

BTS GroupPower

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

Group Ride!! Love the energy and of course the sweat!!

Something Unique About Me:

I am obsessed with being outside! The longest canoe/camping trip I have been on was 32 days long!

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Classes I Teach:

BTS GroupPower

BTS GroupRide

BTS GroupKick

BTS GroupGroove

BTS GroupStep

Kinesis

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

My favourite class to teach is Group Kick because I love the music and I feel like I just whooped some major butt without anybody actually getting hurt. A close second is Group Power because it pushes me to my limits and I’m addicted to the burn at the end of each song.

Something Unique About Me:

I own 2 motorcycles, but prefer riding as the passenger! I also hope to complete an MBA one day.

WHO AM I:  Roman

Classes I Teach:

BTS Group Ride

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

BTS Group Ride is my favourite class to teach because the perfect ride will push your personal endurance and cardio limits in just 50 minutes of fun, fast, bike action with quick results for everyone.  I love to get people motivated, watch them improve over time, and take them to a whole new workout level.  

Something Unique About Me:

One morning I went to get milk but decided to just keep driving.  8 days later I was in Tijuana, Mexico with nothing but a toothbrush, my wallet, and a sleeping bag on one of the greatest road trips of my life…be spontaneous at least once a while, the payoff can be amazing!

WHO AM I:   Annabel

Classes I Teach:

BTS GroupCenturgy

Yoga

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WHO AM I:  Marsha

Classes I Teach:

BTS Group Power

BTS GroupStep

BTS GroupRide
Aquatic Fitness Leader

My Favorite Class To Teach And Why?

I love all three of the BTS programs that I teach, but I love jumping and learning choreography so Step is my favorite.

Something Unique About Me:

I was once had a small role in a Jenny Craig commercial.