Get to Know the Instructors
Jackie Lebeau
An international fitness presenter who specializes in yoga, aquatic fitness, and a fusion of the two. She is most known for her high energy teaching style! She is the creator of four aquatic exercise videos which can be found at www.fitmotivation.com and the author of two continuing education courses for the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA). She is a continuing education provider for AEA, ACE, and AFAA. She lives in Charlottesville, VA on the East Coast in the United States. To contact Jackie directly please visit www.jlafitness.com.
Jonathan Ross
His “800 Pounds of Parents” directly inspired Jonathan’s prolific fitness career. He is a multiple Personal Trainer of the Year Award-Winner (ACE, IDEA, and PFP Magazine), creator of Funtensity, brain fitness expert, blogger and master trainer for the American Council on Exercise (ACE). His book, Abs Revealed, delivers a modern, intelligent approach to abdominal training. A former astronomer, Jonathan used to study stellar bodies – now he builds them!
Fred Hoffman, M.Ed.
Fred is the owner of Fitness Resources, an education and consultancy company, which specializes in staff training, professional career development, social media strategies, marketing solutions and technology innovation for health clubs, fitness centers, boutique studios, and spas. The author of Going Global: An Expert’s Guide to Working Abroad in the International Fitness Industry, Fred has been working in the wellness and health industry for over thirty years. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and is an ambassador for UFIT. Fred’s expertise and enthusiasm have taken him to more than 50 countries on six continents to speak at over 200 conferences, and to serve as a consultant on a variety of projects. He has authored numerous articles and has appeared in over 180 international publications and e-media. Fred is the recipient of the 2007 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year Award, and in 2001 he was elected to the International Who’s Who of Professionals.
Jessica Power-Cyr M.Sc., B.Sc.Kin. CSEP-CEP, CSEP-CPT IE, ACSM-CEP, AFLCA Trainer, 200-YTT, FMS Level 2
Jess is a fitness and mind body coach, leading industry educator, programmer and public speaker. Jessica brings a wealth of information, charisma and personality to each session making them fun and easy to learn from. You’ll never walk away bored from one of her session and you may learn something new or change your perspective on something old. Jess is fortunate to be working closely with industry leaders at Mount Royal University, University of Calgary, the AFLCA and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology to provide you with industry trends that are safe and effective. Get ready to “Get Powered Up!” in one of Jess’s sessions!