About FLX Fitclub

I started taking group fitness classes several years ago after becoming bored with the same treadmill / elliptical workout every day. After taking a step class with Jess, I was hooked!

Step will always be my favorite class to teach, as it was my first certification and first class that really got me hooked on group fitness. I love the energy that everyone brings. From the chatting and laughing before class to the hard work (and fun!) during the workout- the energy that is brought to every class keeps me going.

When I’m not teaching, I am raising my 4 (very) busy kids. I also spend a lot of time going over notes and learning new (and sometimes older) releases in my programs. I love to see how the programs have changed over time and also like the variety of having many different releases to choose from.

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My love for group fitness started as a kid watching my mom teach at her aerobics studio. I spent time after school and during school holidays at the studio checking people in for classes and babysitting kids while parents were exercising. I was fascinated by the whole process of creating a class: finding the right songs, putting together routines and practicing. When the music, energy & workout all came together…it was magic!

I love seeing people be successful. It doesn’t matter how big or small the goal–one more burpee, getting the cha cha cha rhythm in BODYSTEP, riding fast, or generally getting fitter. There are successes big or small in every class and it is amazing to be a part of that.

When I’m not teaching, I enjoy family time and can often be found at the soccer field watching my sons Max & Ben play. My hobbies are cooking & wine tasting. I work for the Office of Vice Provost for Research at Cornell University as a product manager focused on research administration systems.

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I own, manage & teach at FLX Fitclub, so I definitely live & breathe group fitness! I’ve been teaching for 15 years (and taking classes much longer) and I love everything about it. How movement flows with music. The inspiration we find in the people around us. Seeing new people come into class and watching their confidence grow. Hearing people get excited over the changes they see in their bodies and lives from taking classes. Watching people bond over their workouts and seeing our community take shape. Seeing the grimace on someone’s face turn into happiness & satisfaction after making it to the end of a killer class. It’s amazing what we can do together!

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Dani been involved with various sports & athletics throughout her life, and is also an actor that has performed in many local theatre productions. She decided to pursue Les Mills certifications after taking many motivating & addicting classes at FLX. She is so grateful for the inspiring & supportive teammates & members!

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I grew up as a dancer, and ran cross country in high school. I loved (and still love!) the aspect of working out with other people. As soon as I was old enough, my mother brought me to a BODYPUMP class with her. I didn’t exactly love it at first, but I loved the aspect of moving with music, and I eventually grew to love everything about the class!

I love teaching BODYPUMP the most because it makes me feel strong and powerful! The group inspires me to lift more and work harder than I would if I were alone, and that is a really special feeling! I love seeing everyone moving to the music at the same time and challenging themselves in new ways!

When I’m not a FLX, I work full-time for the Ithaca City School District as an elementary music teacher! When I’m not teaching, you can find me at the Finger Lakes Running Company, hiking, throwing pottery, or hanging out with my pet rabbit, Phoebe!

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I grew up a runner and a soccer player until an ankle injury took me out of the game. As I recovered, I knew I needed to find a way to diversify my fitness routine. I walked into my first spin class at 16 and was hooked! 

What I love most about teaching is connecting with people and being a part of their fitness journey. The shared experience of a challenging workout is really powerful and facilitating that experience is an amazing feeling! 

When I’m not teaching, I love to be out and about exploring new things! I love to travel and to cook/eat good food and drink good wine! I’m an avid runner and skier and have recently been working on my tennis game! You can often find me out and about with my husband and 3 dogs. For my day job, I work for the USDA and also do some teaching at Ithaca College.

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I started working out when I was pregnant with my first child 11 years ago. I was intimidated by group fitness classes, so I did videos at home. My routine was inconsistent and after my third baby, I felt very out of shape. I tried to keep up with my fitness videos, but with 3 small children it was difficult. Needing something different and with the promise of a much-needed break from the kids, I reluctantly tried a Zumba class with my son’s preschool teacher. To my surprise, I LOVED it. The group energy and mutual love for fitness was amazing. It made me want to come back every chance I got which was the key to my success—consistency! Soon I needed something more and discovered FLX Fitclub. After I tried my first BODYPUMP class I was hooked!

Now, I’m dedicated to training and helping people succeed. I love motivating my classes to get through those last few reps when everyone is struggling together. It is so great to be a part of this amazing team of instructors at FLX Fitclub!

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I started my fitness journey taking Karate in the Goshin Jutsu style, working up to a blackbelt in high school. Then I started running and finished marathons & half marathons across the country. My passion for group fitness emerged during my first class at FLX. I immediately fell in love with the programs, the sense of community & the adrenaline rush of pumping & cycling before the sun comes up!

I love the sense of community I feel when I teach–connecting with the class in a shared experience with amazing music & the best vibes! It’s like the feeling of being at a concert where we all get to party together!

When not teaching, I work at Cornell as an Assistant Dean for Flora Rose House. I also run a small business in educational training & consulting, and spend a few days a week in Binghamton working towards a PhD in Community Research & Action. You can also catch me cooking up big Italian meals and spending time with my partner, our dog Kesha (yes like THE Ke$ha) & cat Gunnar.

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I started out as a runner and all of my running partners and friends told me about BODYPUMP. I started taking class after grad school as a way to socialize with friends and incorporate variety into my fitness routine. I LOVED (and still do) how the moves complimented the music and how having people around me forced me to keep going whenever I wanted to stop. 

I love meeting people in group fitness classes and seeing how the workouts we do have such a positive impact on our overall health, wellness, and happiness. We inspire each other, support each other, and have a whole lot of fun together. Also…the music is AWESOME! 

When I’m not teaching at FLX, I’m an admission counselor at Ithaca College, but I spent a decade as a vocal music teacher. If I have free time but I’m not at FLX, you can find me at Viva or singing show tunes with Jessica at the karaoke bar.

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At age 32, I was overweight and needed a serious lifestyle change. When I finally got up the nerve to get inside a gym & take a class, I wished I hadn’t waited so long. Classes made me feel like the person that I wanted to be inside & out. I loved the people, movements, music and how I felt after. A year later, I wasn’t out of shape anymore and was teaching the classes that I was so terrified to take! 

My favorite workouts are the ones that I smile the whole way through. I think that working out should be fun first & hard work second. I’m proud of my participants when they accomplish goals they’ve set for themselves or when they master something that they’ve struggled with. 

Travel is my #1 love–to anywhere new, exotic, and off-the-beaten path. I love to run and bike all the gorgeous trails in Ithaca with my crazy husband Joel and our 2 dogs, Zephyr and Pushface. You’ll often find me with binoculars birdwatching around the lake or climbing a High Peak & backpacking in the Adirondacks.

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Group fitness classes serve as a real motivator for me. I started going to cycling classes right after college and have always tried to incorporate them into my fitness routine. Also, I’ve met some of my best friends in RPM classes!

I love how the group fitness experience can both support your exercise goals and really push your personal limits. It’s a shared experience that also has a very personal aspect to it. In class, I hope to create a fun atmosphere where everyone feels personally challenged and excited to come back week after week. 

When I’m not teaching, you can find me hiking in the woods with my dog, husband, and two daughters, traveling (preferably to an ocean!), running the trails and streets of Ithaca, or working at the Finger Lakes Land Trust.

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I started taking group fitness classes in college and love how they make me work harder than I do on my own! The music, the people around me, the instructor at the front of the room cheering me on…these are the things that get me to the gym when I don’t want to go.

I love getting to know people and feeling the energy in the room build during the workout. When I see folks pushing through the last few reps of a really tough track my heart sings! It’s inspiring to see people show up to spend time taking care of themselves.

When not teaching at FLX, I’m a district administrator in the Ithaca City Schools. Early risers will see me rowing on the inlet as the sun comes up in the warmer months. I also like to run, bike, hike… whatever gets me outside & keeps me active! When I’m not moving, I enjoy eating and drinking at all of the amazing restaurants, bars, wineries, and breweries we have here. And when given the opportunity to travel, there isn’t a destination that I won’t say yes to!

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My love for group fitness began when I attended my first pre-school ballet class at the age of 3! For the next 18 years I danced and taught at the Decker School of Ballet in my hometown. Since then group fitness has been part of my life whether I’m in front of the room teaching or having fun as a participant. I love the structure, challenge, discipline & routine it adds to my day.

My favorite thing about teaching is watching everyone progress and grow from one class to the next. Whether it’s increasing weights or conquering a difficult track it’s fun to see the sense of accomplishment on their faces. I feed off the energy of everyone else in the class and love how it pushes us to strive for our best.

When not at FLX, I work in the CALS Office of Student Services supporting our Agriculture & Life Sciences students. I also enjoy spending time with my cat named Cat Cora and my husband & two step-kiddos, cooking, reading, watching Food Network and following figure skating in the winter.

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