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Kathleen

(handyk)
Female, 42 Years Old
Salt Lake City, Utah
United States

Qualified To Teach

*Completed and PASSED BodyStep Module this weekend! Woohoo!*

Discovered LMI programs about six years ago, and was hooked immediately.

I'm a married mother of four; two boys (ages 17 & 7) and two girls (10 yr. old identical twins.) I didn't always love to exercise, in fact, I didn't get serious about it until after I graduated from college. Now, I can't imagine not doing it. I love fitness.

Whenever I hear people complain about exercise, I know they aren't participating in Les Mills classes.

I'm doing everything I can to ensure that my children grow-up loving to exercise and being active. Being healthy is a choice, and like most things, it requires commitment, a little sacrifice, and the occasional (well, a lot of) blood, sweat and tears! :) But what you get in return more than makes up for it. I love to sweat. I love the feeling of a great work-out. If for some reason I ever miss a day, my husband can always tell. He says that exercise is mental therapy for me. I think he's right.

Messages

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Robert	Hi Kathleen, From one exercise & LM freak to another, thx for the add request. You're not too far away, if you ever get down to this neck of the woods, I hope you stop in for a visit and a great ride!
	02 Feb 2010 10:48

MarGo-Go	Kathleen! I started singing as soon as a I read your message! How great are all the songs on this release?! It was so awesome to meet & work with you last weekend. :) BODYSTEP is definitely in your blood & the passion shines through when you teach. Keep up the great work & inspire even more people. Take care! Margo
	29 Jan 2010 07:41

Greg	Wow, congratulations on Bodystep! You're one busy fitness instructor! I'm adding Silver Sneakers (not a Les Mills program) to my meager repetoire. Great to hear from you!
	28 Jan 2010 08:54

Greg	Kathleen, Can you believe the new release is here? Wow. I hope you and your family have a great holiday! Greg
	21 Dec 2009 01:06

Josey	Thanks for coming, your shirt was awesome... very combat like... see you around. Come be part of my vid when I do it.. probably Nov. 14th if you are around!!! the more people the marrier hehe
	13 Oct 2009 12:37

Greg	One more thing: CONGRATULATIONS on getting your own class! That's awesome. I wish I was closer to SLC so I could see how a pro does it!
	09 Oct 2009 05:13

Greg

Kathleen,

I haven't heard anything yet, other than receipt of my video. If you go into the My Account link and then click on the Program History link, it will show when your submission was received and when it was sent to the assessor.

You may remember Kris from our certification class. She sent her video in at the end of August and she got her results about a week ago. She passed, and I guess the assessor gave her A LOT of feedback (four pages worth...I understand that's normal).

The quarterly was a lot of fun. Of course, I was a quarterly "virgin" so it was all new. It was a great excuse to hang out at the gym for 10 hours! I got to try BodyStep and BodyAttack (I had never done them before). I saw Whitney and Candice from our certification class.

I'm scheduled to teach a few classes here and there for October. Tomorrow is my first class, and I am really excited! I've been able to do some team-teaching, and that has lowered my anxiety level a bit.

09 Oct 2009 05:11

Greg

Kathleen,

I mailed my BP video yesterday, and it was a huge relief! I felt really good about my video, there were 10 participants who really participated. The engery level was great; it was an awesome class. I know I messed up in the Warm Up--I completely missed the shoulder set--but I just kept rolling with it. I tend to struggle a bit with the 2/2's as well, usually if I'm trying to coach.

I've heard that you're not expected to be perfect so the assessor can offer feedback. I hope (fingers crossed) that is the case!

Since I'm a brand new instructor, I figure I had better attend the Quarterly. I guess we'll see how it goes. If you change your mind, it would be great to see you there!

The first time I team-taught in front of an actual class, I thought my rear leg was going to shake right off my body. I've never shaken like that. But as soon as the WU was over, I felt pretty good.

Great to hear from you!

18 Sep 2009 09:57

Greg	Just wanted to say hello and see how you're doing. I know you were sick during our BP training, and I thought you were such a trooper for sticking it out! You have such a thoughtful, clever way of expressing yourself...I'd love to take one of your classes! Are you planning to attend the Quarterly in Ogden? I hope you're doing well!
	17 Sep 2009 06:37

Julie

Hey Kathleen,

Glad to hear your mojo is back and firing. I know that you will be awesome...and feel your determination to get there. So, set your eyes on the prize, but allow yourself a few mistakes along the way. It is in the trenches that we grow the most. :) Take it from a girl who's been flat on her face many times. Keep in touch and fill me in your journey as it rolls along.

Kia Kaha,

Julie

02 Jun 2009 02:48