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. 

BARRE INSTRUCTOR

" Stephanie Davis has always been passionate about fitness, health and wellness. She was a dancer and gymnast through high school and later found herself falling in love with group fitness. Before she taught fitness, she would create workouts and beg her friends to join her and allow her to coach them. She loves sharing her passion for fitness with others. She is a bit of a jack of all trades and her professional background includes teaching in elementary schools, teaching piano lessons and owning and operating a floral design company. Stephanie holds a BSED in elementary education from West Chester University and is Barre Intensity certified.

As an instructor, she has been able to combine her passion for fitness, teaching and creativity together in one place. Stephanie loves assisting others in their fitness journey and encouraging others to become their strongest self. Stephanie’s classes are energetic and full of fun. Meet her at the barre and surprise yourself with what your body can do! "

Allegra Iacovino is a AFAA/NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor and AFAA certified Spin Instructor. She is a young and enthusiastic instructor who likes to work hard and push people to their full potential. Allegra has been a competitive swimmer her whole life which has led her to find such a passion in the fitness community. While she was in High School she would have swim practice at Malvern Prep and come right over to Purenergy before or after for a workout class to get those extra gains! She has recently graduated from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island where she continued her swim career as a varsity collegiate swimmer and Captain of the Women’s Swim & Dive. Allegra is someone who is passionate and committed when it comes to athletics and conditioning. She has found her way to incorporate her athleticism in her fast paced HIIT workouts.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

 

Jennifer Borrowman is a Philadelphia area based Yoga Teacher with over twenty years of experience as a Physical Therapist. She completed her Yoga Teacher training in 2011 with the British School of Yoga, received her MA in Russian Studies from Saint Andrews University in Scotland, and her BSc in Physiotherapy from Manchester University in England.

As a Yoga Teacher, Jen's priority is for students to feel both inspired and safe as they practice yoga. Her gentle physical and verbal adjustments allow students to challenge themselves while preventing injury. The non-judgemental environment in her classes helps students to practice kindness towards their bodies. Jen teaches self-awareness, so students are empowered to discover where they need to build more strength or more flexibility. She encourages students to find patience, compassion, calm steadiness and trust in themselves, while creating space in the body and mind, and following the breath as a guide.