RecFit

Rich is a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He developed a passion for athletics and fitness through his own training for both hockey and lacrosse at a high school varsity, collegiate club, and junior levels. He also currently coaches Lacrosse at the St. Johnsbury Academy as well as youth programs in the summer. He enjoys helping clients of all levels learn about, focus on, and achieve their health, fitness, and performance goals weather athletic or personal.
B.S. Nutrition and Food Science, University of Vermont.
Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Performance Enhancement Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine
CPR, First Aid, AED

I’m Julia, I’m originally from Medford, MA and am a Certified Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I recently graduated from Northern Vermont University-Lyndon double majoring in Exercise Science: Strength and Conditioning and Sport Management. I’ve been working the front desk at RecFit since September 2017, and am super excited to have the opportunity to better assist you amazing people through personal training.

I started my journey in the world of sport and fitness as a softball player; a 2x Greater Boston League All Star catcher, MIAA Division 1 North Finalist, and a member of Lyndon State’s NCAA Division III softball team. When an arm injury ended my playing career, I transitioned into coaching with one goal: prevent this from happening to anyone else. Through exercise, especially resistance training, athletes can become stronger and are less likely to become injured. I strive to help the next generation of athletes succeed in the activities they love.

In my mind, everyone is an athlete, whether competing on a playing field or not. Participating in exercise will promote a happier, healthier lifestyle, and I love sharing in that experience with others.

I currently live in St. J with my kitty, C.C.. When not at RecFit, I’m on a softball field coaching, or coming up with your next workout.

Joe's primary role at St. Johnsbury Academy is to coordinate, strengthen, and expand recreational offerings to the public. A particular area of focus is youth sports programming. Examples of programs offered through the St. Johnsbury Recreation Department include youth basketball, soccer, lacrosse, track and field, tennis, a summer day camp for area youth, and adult programming.

 

Upon learning of The Club at Old Mill's closure in 2015, Joe also helped to rally a team to re-open and revision the facility into what it is today, RecFit St. J.

Justin is a NSCA certified tactical strength and conditioning facilitator and ACE certified personal trainer. He has a BS in Health and Exercise Science from NVU-Johnson. During his time in the United States Marine Corp, he was responsible for strength and conditioning implementation and support with US military and allied forces and the development of a combat fitness regimen for foreign national usage. Justin lives in Danville and comes to Vermont from Florida. He is married and has two children and three dogs.
Justin will be available Monday through Friday, to assist clients with spotting and workout advice/tips. Please feel free to ask him for assistance during your workout.

I am so thrilled to join the Recfit center team as a licensed Zumba Instructor.

I am originally from Montreal, and lived the last 12 years in California. We just moved to Vermont, and coming back to the east coast feels amazing!!!!

Here’s a little bit of me:

First, I want to thank my friend who had me discovered Zumba in summer 2012. It took me a few months to convince myself that I should take the training and become an instructor. And for sure I did!!!!

I’ve been active all my life, and Zumba was the perfect formula for me! I fell in love with the different styles of music, and absolutely the way this amazing workout makes you feel good and joyful!!!!

I’ve been to two Zumba Conferences in Los Angeles (2013-2014), learning from the best certified Zumba expert specialists, and I fell in love again!!! It was so amazing, I could not believe how a fitness class can bring happiness and fun!!! Then I got licensed to teach Zumba Sentao, Zumba Step and Zumba Toning. In 2016, I got licensed to teach STRONG by Zumba. Can you tell I love Zumba!

Last year (2018), I traveled to Orlando FL and went to the Zumba Convention and had a blast!!!!! An adventure I’ll never forget!

My goals with my students is to make them feel confident, happy and successful. Any own styles and levels are welcome! And, don’t forget to smile :>). I bring the moves, and all of you should feel like a rockstar!!!!!

If you like, you can check me on: martinelussier.zumba.com

I am from Houston, Texas and spent most of my adult life in Arizona. Upon meeting my future husband on E-harmony, I moved to Vermont in 2008. I have 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. One of my children has special needs and in a wheelchair. I get most of my inspiration from her, and always try to remember that I have the ability to do so much, where she cannot. How can you have a bad day?

I work Full time as a Sales Associate for Coventry Log Homes and have for 8 years.

I started dancing when I was 4 in Houston and have always loved performance. I was the one in the musicals and singing in front of class. In high school, I was part of a dance/drill team, then when I got older, was a Professional Cheerleader for Pro Baseball Team in Arizona. I was also Mrs. Arizona for 3 years and sang and danced on stage.

As we get older, we start to change. I had become complacent, and tired and found myself sitting on the couch and eating way too much! I always thought if I could find a dance program, I would take it. I got some DVD’s for Zumba® and started to do it at home with my husband. When I saw a Zumba® class locally, I thought I would try it and met Judy Eddy, who inspired me and made me want to exercise! When Judy had to have a knee replacement, I was so sad, because the class had become my special family and I didn’t want it to end or break up. I decided to go and get licensed in Zumba®, so I found a class in Portland, ME and took the class. I didn’t think I would ever learn all the songs, and yet I did!I absolutely have LOVED the last year and a half of teaching Zumba® at RECFIT. It is my passion. I love the ladies that take the time to come and work out with me. I get as much back as I give, maybe more!

I recently have been licensed in POUND® rockout workout. It is more toning and uses drumsticks as a tool to forget you are even working out.

I love both programs, and I truly hope you will give me a chance to show you how fun working out can be! If I can do it, you can do it! I won’t tell you my age, but you can always ask. I know that both Zumba® and Pound® are for anyone and everyone! You don’t have to know how to dance, or drum. I will help you!

Susan Kapp Monaghan, M.Ed. began practicing Hatha Yoga in 1997, before her daughter Eve was born. She has studied Ashtanga Yoga with Stephen Leslie, Beryl Bender, Kathy McNames, David and Doug Swenson, David Williams, David Garrigues and many others over the years. Susan completed her Ashtanga Primary Series teacher training with David Swenson in 2000 and since has thoroughly enjoyed spreading the yoga message throughout the Upper Valley and currently in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. In 2011 she spent a month on Maui training with Nancy Gilgoff in the Ashtanga tradition.

In the autumn of 2016 Artemis Yoga Studio was created at Susan ‘s home in St. Johnsbury, Vermont where clients learn and practice the Ashtanga approach of vinyasa yoga. She brings to her daily practice over 25 years of dance training, specifically modern and contact improvisation. Moving meditation has enabled Susan to balance her life as a mother, artist, engineer and teacher. She hopes to pass on her love of learning, movement and the bliss all we all seek in a balanced life.

Bryna grew up in Concord, VT and began skiing at the age of 2. After graduating from Burke Mountain Academy, she went on to compete for the US Ski Team in Downhill and Super G. Her career bests were 5th and 9th place finishes in World Cup Downhill. In high school, she played lacrosse as well as soccer. Her hobbies include hiking and biking; both road and mountain. She is currently employed full time as a U16 girls' coach at Burke Mountain Academy. Indoor cycling has always been a part of her training regimen, particularly as an accompaniment to lifting. She looks forward to creating a fun, positive class atmosphere to help you on your fitness journey