OUT-FitNRG @ Centerpointe

I took my first spin class in college when I was significantly overweight and underexercised.  The instructor made a point of making an example out of me in class. Standing next to me mid class and shouting at me for not trying hard enough or using enough resistance. I walked out after 15 minutes and didn’t go back for 6 years. 

 

In that time I had two babies and spent my days with them. When they headed off to preschool I decided to take care of me and wandered back into spin. I was 250 pounds and a size 18. I showed up every day and did what I could.  I fell in love pretty quickly. Lost almost 100 pounds, got certified, and have been teaching since. 

 

I’m passionate about making sure everyone feels welcome. I work hard to try and break down the intimidation. But also, more than anything, love to coach a challenging and rewarding class for every level of rider.  I am a firm believer in giving your 100% effort but knowing that everyone’s 100% looks different. 

 

I have been teaching since September and riding for four years. My passion is in finding your limit and pushing it back a little each time. I lean towards a preference for climbs but believe in the importance of variety.  There is nothing I love more than helping new riders find their passion for spin and helping experienced riders push themselves to new places. 

Janine was born and raised in Salinas, California and moved to southern California to attend the University of California, Irvine where she earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Sociology. Janine grew up a dancer and performer and while in college found yoga as an alternative outlet and form of exercise. Immediately, she found a deep love and passion for yoga.
As a yoga instructor, Janine has found that a multitude of her passions are united and her true self shines. Janine enjoys putting together all of her yoga ensembles and accessories with her love for fashion. Growing up in a musically inclined family, she finds joy in creating energetic and uplifting music playlists for class (the pure acoustic guitar songs she plays in class are compliments of her musician father, Paul). Above all, she feels honored to be a guide and share her love and passion for yoga with students and the community. Janine’s classes focus on embracing positive energy, challenging and pushing past your individual edge, and nourishing the mind, body and spirit.
Janine’s motto is: “If you see someone without a smile, give them yours.”

Juliet started her yoga journey in 2013 and immediately fell in love with the practice. Not because the instructor had a tear jerking quote or music synched harmoniously to the perfect posture. The love simply came from a long overdue connection to self. Deepening connection of self, Juliet became certified in August of 2014. Juliet strives to create a space where you can unroll your mat and allow your breath to graciously connect mind, body, and soul, just as you are. You are enough. Let's flow!

After taking her first yoga class in 2014 she immediately fell in love with yoga. Being so passionate about yoga Mia decided to get certified and share her love for the practice. A little bit of vinyasa leading into a nice relaxing restorative class is her favorite. She hopes that everyone is willing to give yoga a chance and really lives by the quote “If you can breathe, you can do yoga” (-Krishnamacharya)

My approach to fitness can best be summed up by what I call the 3 F’s. Functional, Fun and Forward.
Fitness in my opinion should always be Functional in nature. What that means is it should mimic the natural mechanics of our bodies and help strengthen us in the repetitive execution of these natural movements. What you do in the gym for an hour should make the remaining 23 hours outside the gym easier.
Fitness should be Fun. It should be something you look forward to. It should be the high point of the day as opposed to some dreaded task you begrudgingly under take and try to rush threw. It should be engaging, never boring, you should have a good time performing the exercises you’ve selected and feel a sense of elation once the workout is over.
Fitness should be Forward Thinking. Gone are the days of the restrictive exercise directive that orders you to perform 6 straight sets of bench press at 225. Fitness should be innovative, creative and inventive, employing the best methods and tactics from different disciplines to bring about optimal health