Lisa Dreyer, RYT and AFAA certified group exercise instructor, has been passionate about movement her entire life. Her journey through fitness activities has included running, mountain biking, adventure races, windsurfing, skiing, squash, and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Lisa began practicing yoga 5 years ago to add a flexibility component to her workouts 

She invites you to come and experience the Yin and the Yang that she infuses in all of her workouts.

Namaste & Bring it On!

 

SPINNING, BARRE, ZUMBA, PILATES, COREALIGN, AERIAL YOGA,  POWERSTRIKE & BOXING, P90X CERTIFIED. ALSO TEACHES ZONE,  ZUMBA STEP, & ZUMBATOMIC

 

Brenda Elko is AFAA certified & has over 20 years experience in the fitness industry managing & instructing group fitness programs in Milwaukee, Connecticut, & locally from Great Valley & Paoli Health Clubs, The Edge in Frazer & Exton, Volant in Downingtown, & most recently Fairmount Athletic Club.

As a competitive swimmer in high school in Rio de Janeiro, Brenda has always loved athletics, but coincidentally began her passion for fitness classes at Suzanne Olson's studio in Washington, DC. Upon moving away from the DC area, she managed several group fitness programs in the Milwaukee area while obtaining a master's degree in Human Resources from Marquette University & a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University.

Brenda holds certifications in: Pilates Full Equipment & Mat, Zumba programs, Bokwa Dance Fitness, PowerStrike Kickboxing, Atletica, Barre Fitness, Yogafit, Crossfit, Spin Star 3, Aerial Yoga, Core Align, Aerial Yoga, Body Pump & has developed many other programs throughout the years.

Her previous career of 15 years was with the Central Intelligence Agency where she worked for Ben Affleck's character in the movie Argo. She was undercover traveling to many parts of the world during most of her Agency career until her last assignment in Human Resources where she managed the diversity program.

Brenda has been married for 31 years & enjoys traveling & the outdoors with her husband. 

GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, PERSONAL TRAINER, NUTRITIONIST

 

She attended Penn State Univeristy with a degree in BioBehavioral Health and focus on Health Promotion and Education. She has a background in health and wellness coaching, weight loss management, health education, corporate wellness, nutrition, and fitness. She has been a Group Fitness Instructor for over 8 years and a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist for over 5 years.

 

In addition to teaching classes and personal training I also work as a Virtual Health and Wellness Coach. I am also kept busy with school, activities, and sports that comes with being a Mom of 2 wonderful kids-a 14 year old son and a 12 year old daughter and 2 cats! Her favorite things are family, music, outdoor activities, spending time with friends, being active and all things sports, especially Football!

 

Fun Fact: She is from Pittsburgh, and even though She has been on this side of the state for almost 20 years now...Go Steelers!

Her passions are delivering high energy classes, helping others reach their health and fitness goals, motivating clients/members to always strive for their best, and making a positive impact on everyone she works with!

SPINNING, YOGA, BARRE, HIIT INSTRUCTOR

 

Carol Reitter Elia, E-RYT200, RYT500, is also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor. She started practicing Power and Astanga Yoga in the mid 90's with teachers Baron Baptiste and Dee Silvers. Carol has been teaching throughout the Main Line area for over 25 years. 
Carol devotes gratitude to her many previous teachers including Bryan Kest, Beryl Bender Birch, Anna Forest, Shiva Rhea, David Swenson, Sri Pattabi Jois, and Sean Corne to name just a few.