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Hi, I'm Olivia!

 

I have been a fitness enthusiast for a very long time and sharing my knowledge with others is my passion. I began my fitness career in 2005, at the Hearin- Chandler YMCA in Mobile, Alabama. I started teaching basic group fitness classes and soon branched out into teaching several different fitness formats such as spinning, Pilates, boot camp, etc. I then earned my AFAA personal training certification and began training clients. I found a drive inside that was insatiable for helping people who wanted to transform their lives.

In 2008, I was introduced to Zumba Fitness when I attended a workshop. My life transformed after that because I had found a passion for dance fitness that revolutionized the way I thought about group fitness. The classes were unique fusing dance and fitness together, and that made people have more fun with their workouts. It's no secret when people enjoy the type of exercise they are doing that they will be more consistent. The results and successes of my participants proved that this workout was credible and effective. I began pouring my time into choreographing dances, finding good music, and expanding the Zumba name because it was brand new to the area. Eventually classes grew considerably and that allowed me to branch out on my own.

In 2009, I left the YMCA to teach Zumba at Dreamland Skate. The venue was perfect for the large crowds that the classes attracted. Fitness is an ever evolving market, so I added hip-hop classes. They were wildly successful and eventually took over my schedule. I am no longer teaching Zumba, but I gained so much from the experience. Zumba helped me to be an even better hip hop instructor.

The thing I like most about operating in a non-gym setting is that it allows people who don't want that type of membership a chance to get in shape in a group setting. I'm eager to make everyone feel welcome because I know how it feels to walk into something new for the first time and not know what to expect. I've learned through years of experience to allow people to follow their own path to a better fitness regimen and to be flexible with my style of teaching. Every participant is unique and it's challenging to meet the needs of a large group fitness crew, but I use my years of experience to guide my style.

I attribute part of my success to the early days at the YMCA when I would be thrown in last minute to sub a class that I knew nothing about. I learned to wing it, and safely put my own spin on it to keep the crowd happy. I was young and eager to prove that I could conquer any obstacle in the group fitness realm.

Since 2005 my mission has not changed, even though my path has evolved and come a long way. I am a coach, a supporter, an encourager, and an individual who wants to see success in any shape or form in my participants fitness journeys. I still enjoy trying other instructors classes, hitting the gym, and finding new ways to stay on top of the fitness game.

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