Allison

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!