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DemandSports currently has over 19 Trained and Certified Instructors to meet your workout needs. You can find workouts by Instructor here. See below for a brief bio on each of our instructors.

Instructor Bios	Photo	Classes
A nationally certified fitness trainer, Joanne has more than 15 years of group exercise and fitness training experience. The owner of "Spirit Fitness", Joanne provides personal and multilevel group training programs for all fitness levels. Her experience includes health club program management, fitness instructor training, women's fitness, personal training, and sports conditioning. A full-time mother of three, coach, trainer, urban athlete, and continually aspiring marathoner, Joanne is known for her infectious and motivating energy, sound training knowledge, and challenging fitness regimens designed to help you achieve your personal best!		Joanne's Classes
Darline is a physician assistant, graduate of Duke University Medical Center, and a certified exercise specialist and perinatal fitness instructor. She owns "Next Step Fitness, Inc.", a women's health and fitness company. Darline's goal is to help women to be their most fit no matter what their age or circumstances. She not only writes and speaks about a wide variety of healthcare issues, but she models her passion in the DemandSports Prenatal Exercise classes in which she is 40 years old and 6 months pregnant. Darline's passion for women's health and her real life experience as a "mompreneur" keep her in demand with all of her clients.		Darline's Classes
Valerie has enjoyed a successful career in Fitness and Management for more than 15 years. She holds multiple national certifications in the areas of Personal Training/ Fitness Counselor and Group Exercise, and is a certified Yoga instructor who has also studied under Bryan Kest. Valerie has directed fitness programs, taught all exercise class formats and individually trained numerous clients. Valeries clients, students, and the instructors and trainers that have worked for her over the years consistently recognize her strong sense of dedication and love for the business of changing lives. Valeries strong belief in creating balance in all areas of life and her steadfast perseverance have helped her always get results.		Valerie's Classes
Katie, 45, mother of two, is an executive recruiter and internationally certified Kundalini Yoga and Meditation instructor. She exemplifies the busy, independent woman of our time. Katies career, working with mid- and executive-level managers, has led her to creating innovative solutions through her own business (www.yogasmith.biz) and now on DemandSports, to help people leading fast paced lives. Stress reduction and creating balance in life are her specialties! Katie discovered the power of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation; she has been teaching for 12 years and practicing her passion even longer. Katie also offers Individual Yoga Instruction through her own website - www.YogaSmith.biz.		Katie's Classes
Abby is a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher and registered with the Yoga Alliance. Trained as a Restorative Yoga instructor by Judith Lasater, a Yoga Journal Yoga Innovator, Abby has also studied with innovators Lilias Folan and Erich Schiffmann. Abby developed Heavyweight Yoga®, an essential part of her pracice in Austin, TX that delivers the benefits of yoga to full-bodied people. Abby's clients range from athletes to people with limited mobility, guided by her principles of heartfelt communication and gentle, encouraging challenges. An endurance athlete, Abby is a marathoner and multiple Danskin triathlete. She's training to cycle a Century in 2006.		Abby's Classes
Rebecca is a Science Major at The University of Texas, a nationally certified Personal Trainer and co-owner of "R&R Personal Training" in Austin, Texas. Rebecca has a reputation for being meticulous and precise about form and efficiency in the performance of exercise, and for motivating people to push themselves beyond their self-imposed limitations. Consequently she has had amazing, life changing success stories among her clients.		Rebecca's Classes
Jen has a Masters Degree in Education (Curriculum and Instructor). She is a certified Group Fitness instructor who has taught and directed fitness programs in Hong Kong, New York, Florida and Texas. Her infectiously fun and energetic style makes her a favorite at every club in which she teaches, and her regular students are thrilled to now have her on demand" anytime!		Jen's Classes
Shirley is a certified Personal Trainer and Fitness instructor with more than 10 years experience. At 42 years old, and a mother of 3, she is living proof that you can be in the best shape of your life at any age! Shirley has a gift for teaching and motivating others; she consistently pushes herself to attain higher goals.		Shirley's Classes
Agnes has had an amazing career in fitness that spans more than 20 years. She has several national certifications in both Personal Training and Fitness Instruction. She teaches Kinesiology at Houston-Tillotson College. As you will see in our Senior Fitness classes, Agnes truly understands the importance of fitness for seniors and the issues that affect them. Because of Agnes’ tremendous patience and love for teaching, even the most inexperienced clients learn not just how to exercise correctly, but how to love it and make it a lifestyle.		Agnes' Classes
Kristen has a Bachelors Degree in Dance from Mills College. She completed a full certification in Stott Pilates in Toronto, Canada and teaches group and private classes. Kristen’s style of teaching is fun, but also very confident, clear and precise. Look for her Pilates and dance videos here on DemandSports.		Kristen's Classes
In the short 3 years that Rommel has been teaching Spinning, he has changed more lives than many Fitness Professionals will ever do. Rommel’s personal struggle with weight and health issues led him to discover the wonders of Indoor Cycling and consequently lose over 200 lbs in 2 ½ years. Realizing his success, he began to share his time and passion in a selfless manner, and has been recognized widely for his dedication. Now, you too can benefit from his inspiring journey and powerfully positive teaching style!		Rommel's Classes
Debbie is a full-time Pilates instructor, certified in the Classical Method of Pilates Training through Power Pilates of New York. Her passion for Pilates conditioning originates from her own experience. For years she ran competitively and used strength training to stay fit. In 1996, she added Pilates to her regimen and nothing she had done before impacted her body in the same way. Abdominal muscles became stronger, her spine became straighter, and joints became supple. Be ready to focus, find that powerhouse strength, and make changes that will enhance everything you do as you move through your days!		Debbie's Classes
Valerie holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Nutrition. She is a certified Personal Trainer, Fitness instructor and a Pose Method running coach. Valerie is the creator and owner of "Xpress Fitness" (www.valeriefitness.com) and has trained a variety of population groups and fitness levels. Her boundless energy and stamina are unparalleled, and she creates a challenge for even the most accomplished of athletes!		Valerie's Classes
A registered Yoga Alliance instructor, Emma has taught gentle, beginner level and restorative Yoga to a wide variety of people, including children! Emma first began teaching following a back injury during her Peace Corps assignment abroad. Emma has a very soothing and compassionate style that makes her class not only easy to follow, but very enjoyable.		Emma's Classes
With over 21 years of experience in the fitness industry, Melinda has helped numerous individuals reach their personal fitness goals. She is a certified personal trainer & group fitness specialist and a former continuing education presenter. She believes that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and that you should focus less on the numbers on the scale and instead focus on how you feel, how your clothes fit and how much energy you have. We should all strive for total body wellness and a true zest for life.		Melinda's Classes
Cindi is a nationally certified group fitness instructor with over 25 years experience. After receiving her bachelor of fine arts degree in dance, she became a natural for the dance-styled fitness classes of the 80's. Once plagued with various health and asthma/allergy related issues as a child, aerobics became the "tonic" for feeling and looking good for the first time in her life! In 1992, she became one of the first nationally certified personal trainers in the state of Texas. Cindi turned to fitness as a full time career at that time and has since developed a reputation for her ability to make her classes and personal training sessions seriously silly and fun. She believes that having fun is the key to exercise retention and success.		Cindi's Classes
Cherry Lee is a mother to three children. She enjoys practicing hatha yoga, hiking, and outdoor fitness activities in her spare time. She has been teaching group fitness classes since 1992 and she especially enjoys sharing her passion of yoga with others. She also teaches yoga to children with special needs and feels that everybody, regardless of age or ability, can share in the beautiful practice of breath and gentle movement.		Cherry's Classes