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Allison

(akirk7278)
Female, 30 Years Old
Homewood, Alabama
United States

Qualified To Teach

Ok here we go. Here is my story...

I am always excited about new projects and things, so about 5 years ago, I decided to get off my butt and start walking a little every day to drop some pounds. I became addicted very quickly and then started running. I lost about 40 lbs and I was running races all over town until I sprained my ankle and joined the gym for the pool. After my ankle was better, I started doing group exercise some and fell in love with my new exercise friends! Very quickly I wanted a bigger role so I got my AFAA group fitness certification. Before I could start teaching, I moved to Birmingham so I decided to talk with my gym here about teaching. The GFM told me there was a BodyPump certification coming up and I should do it. So I did. I had never taken the class before and had not lifted weights in a few months when I went through the training module. Needless to say, I couldn't walk for a few days after that! But now I'm stronger than ever and my body has really toned up a lot! I started teaching Pump at the YMCA and Riviera Fitness Center. Then, I added Flow on a whim and it's probably my favorite program! Finally, in between some other non-Les Mills certifications I decided to go for, I wanted to have a cardio program on my repertoire so I went through Attack... woo!! Attack challenge... 41 pushups in one minute! I can't believe myself sometimes.
So now I'm perfectly balanced!!

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In other related news... I am also a certified personal trainer through AFAA, although group fitness is my true love!
And my most recent achievement... becoming GFM over 4 clubs in the Birmingham area! Wow! A ton has happened in the last 5 years! If you are interested in working for Riviera Fitness, contact me!

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I can't slow down.. Les Mills has me revved up and ready to move!

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Trillia	Congrats on becoming the GFM!! We will have to pass ideas off each other. Sounds like things are going well for you! Blessings, Trillia
	08 Oct 2008 02:22

Shelley	just let me know. i am free most of the day on the 18th. if you need help, let me know the schedule and i will see what i can do!!
	07 Oct 2008 09:46

Christopher	I know I saw. I am so thrilled and so is my newly colored hair
	14 Sep 2008 08:42

Kimberly	CONGRATS ON BECOMING OUR GFM!!!! I am so excited for you! I am sure you have a lot of cool new ideas and I can't wait!!! Again, Congratulations!!!! Kim
	08 Sep 2008 05:08

Shelley	You passed!!! Woohoo!!! i am so excited for you
	30 Aug 2008 09:35

Christopher	aawww my page is still not showing that I can teach bodystep
	30 Aug 2008 04:32

Jessie	Thanks, Kirk-I would love to share the Stage with you!
	18 Aug 2008 06:04

Jessie	I PASSED! I AM SO THANKFUL--- HEY, I KNOW THE LUNGE AND BICEP TRACK...... We had the Best Trainers. Yes, I am sorrrrrrreeeeeeee See ya Kirk-
	17 Aug 2008 06:06

Kimberly	Hadn't heard a thing about Step yet! How did you do with Attack?! I don't think he will be a Pump tomorrow, he went this am. All is well on this end! What, no more prgrams for you?! That is hard to believe! :) Miss you much!
	15 Aug 2008 09:07