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Mike

(mkasun)
Male, 54 Years Old
Cumberland, Rhode Island
United States

Qualified To Teach

April 2008 Well, I guess I should finally revise my profile write-up as I no longer live in Arizona. Life has been great and very busy since last November when I left the wonderful position I had as Group Fitness Manager at Fitness Works' Mesa, AZ facility. I sincerely miss all the Group Fitness Trainers I had the pleasure to work with. They're a great bunch of professionals who I have the honor to call friends.

Christina and I (see pictures) were married in November '07, we went to Hawaii in December and we moved to Rhode Island in January (road trip with two cats...what fun!) I also ran two half marathons with my daughter Nicole: PF Chang in AZ in Jan and ING in Atlanta in March. (Christina's family lives in Atlanta.) We had a great time and improved our time by 18 minutes in Atlanta.

When I learned we were moving to RI with Christina's position, I of course looked for Les Mills gyms and at first there weren't any in the state. BUT, the owners of two Gold's gyms here in the Providence area are bringing in BodyPump and hopefully more formats soon thereafter. One of the gyms is only 6 miles down the road and I am now employed there as a Personal Trainer and soon, as a BP instructor. The training for new instructors is next month and the launch will be soon thereafter. So the journey continues.

Drop me a line! I love hearing from you.

May 31, 2008 Went to the LMNE Quarterly in Haverhill, MA. Amazing time with great friends, old and new.

June 2008 Became Director of Personal Training at the Gold's Gym here in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Preparation for the Body Pump Launch commences.

July 24, 2008 BodyPump Launch day is finally here on the 26th. 4 Sold Out Classes scheduled. More details and hopefully pictures to follow soon.

July 26, 2008 The BodyPump launch was a huge success. Four(4) packed classes and loads of fun. The team did a tremendous job. I should be getting some pictures up soon. Since the launch (today is 8/07), we've had packed classes in almost every time slot and even had to turn some away. Next up...the Super Quarterly in NY.

August 23, 2008 The Super Quarterly in NY was amazing. All the Program Directors were there from NZ. About 750 or more in BP was an incredible experience. Unbelievable energy in every class. Had to be there. Next up: Grand Opening here at Gold's, Pawtucket on the weekend of 19-21 September with our own outdoor BodyPump event.

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Orna

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

26 Nov 2008 02:43

Carmen	Hi Mike, Thanks for the add! Wow...you teach so many programs (all my fav classes :) You must be super busy during release time!
	04 Nov 2008 05:25

Connie

Happy Halloween to you and your family have a great day.

25 Oct 2008 03:32

Micki	Good to hear from you Mike! Yep, crazy as it sounds, I'm following in your footsteps. Fortuntely the policy has been updated after a humiliating Jam training experience for Gilbert's GFM, we no longer have to be certified in all formats, just 2 LM and Aqua.
	16 Oct 2008 12:28

Kimmmmmm	So sorry, I can't spell! Happy BELATED Birthday!
	08 Oct 2008 10:12

Kimmmmmm	Hi: Happy beleated birthday. Hope it was great!
	08 Oct 2008 10:11

Crazy Carol

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Hey Mike, here's your 54 Birthday Wishes for you to enjoy through out the year! Use them wisely since you are still so very young and of course you look much, much younger than you are-HOT!! Les Mills looks totally Awesome on you! I hope Christina does not mind me stating that fact about you.
I hope you have Fun on your Birthday this Coming SATURDAY the 27th and keep Celebrating it through the weekend and next week too with your Family and Friends plus Celebrate Many, Many, Many, More of them!! I do hope that we get to meet up soon at a LM Q especially a LMSC one!
Take care but have Fun doing it!!
Live Loud & Proud Like You Have Been!!!!

Big Birthday Hug For Ya!

Crazy Carol

25 Sep 2008 11:38

Sherri	I'm asking everyone: how do you store your music? 'Cause I'm running outta room! Sensational Sherri
	17 Sep 2008 11:48

Charlene the BP Queen	Hey Mike! Thanks for the add! Great news on your profile about you carrying the LM torch, so to speak, to the RI Gold's gyms. Not surprised, but excited to hear it's been such a great success for you all there! Thanks for your encouraging story...gives me hope for us here in the OC!! Queenie
	31 Aug 2008 05:09

Kimberly Ames	Hey Mike! Good to see you again at the SuperQ! What a crazy AWESOME experience, huh?!! Had no idea that you were no longer in AZ. Glad to see your bringing more LM to RI! ROCK ON!!!
	28 Aug 2008 12:01