Refinery Instructors

Refinery instructors are certified, highly qualified, and professional individuals who have been selected by management to serve our members.  You can expect a first-class experience in every class!

The following Group Fitness Certifications will be offered at Refinery in March and are open to members to enroll:

 

BodyFlow | March 3rd & 4th 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

The yoga, tai chi, and Pilates workout that leaves you feeling long, strong,centered, and calm. It’s your personal “time out” from the stress and strainsof daily life. Enhance your physical and mental well-being.muscle!

 

You can enroll by visiting the Les Mills Training Calendar. Choose "Initial Training", the class you are interested in, "Midwest" and the appropriate month.  Refinery is the host location but is not responsible for registration.  All questions should be directed to Les Mills Midwest at 877 Les Mills

Lindy Brown | GF Director

 

Certifications: BodyPump . PiYo CXWORX . Cycling

 

Philosohpy: Ideal health & fitness are created in our daily choices and actions.  No one reaches their goals overnight, be consistent and persistent!

 


What participants can expect: Great music and technique with an effective workout that includes education, guidance, and motivation for all levels of fitness.  I'm passionate about meeting people where THEY are and helping them reach their goals by taking the guesswork out.

Dwayne Bishop

 

Certifications: Cycling

 

Philosohpy: Treat exercise like you would a job, can you lay down on the job and get paid for it, I don’t think so, well that’s how you should view exercising, if you lay down on the job you don’t get paid, if you lay down on your exercising you don’t get the results of a healthier, fitter you. Come let the Refinery family get you there, we never lay down on fitness, and we’ll never lay down on you!

 

What participants can expect: When you attend my class, expect to have lots of fun, but also expect to put the work in (I push you to the limit), it’s my job and I love it.

Amanda Burks

 

Certifications: Zumba. PILOXING. CI Certified Personal Trainer

 

 

Philosophy:

 

What participants can expect:

Alejandro Gomez



Certifications: BodyPump . CXWorx. Cycling



What participants can expect: A fun and intense workout.  I want to represent Refinery and whatever format I'm teaching with the key elements of those programs in hopes of rubbing that dedication and influence off on others. 

  

Philosophy:  Set yourself up to succeed! You want to be doing workouts and exercises that you find interesting and enjoyable, while at the same pushing you to the next level.  Otherwise, what you do won't become habitual and you're more likely to stop.

Kristina Graham

 

Certifications: YogaFit

 

Philosophy:  Exercise is good for the mind, body, and soul.  In yoga, all three elements are intentionally intertwined.  "Yoga is for everybody and every body." Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit

 



What participants can expect:  Yogafit is challenging for those already familiar with yoga and accessible for newcomers too. Combining strength, balance, flexibility, and breath to create a fitness-centered yoga workout.

Emily Heer

 

Certifications: BodyCombat . BodyPump . Cycling

 

Philosophy: Exercise should be an enjoyable activity that you want to repeat.  Motivation comes in all forms.  It's never too late to start something new - so grab a friend, find a class, and get hooked!

 

What participants can expect: A highly energetic environment. Whether it's cardio intervals or strength training, participants will leave knowing they've worked every muscle from head to toe, and confident it what they've accomplished!

Lisa Huls

 

Certifications: BodyCombat . BodyPump . RIPPED . Cycling

 

Philosophy: Exercise is a lifestyle and should be enjoyed!  If you take good care of your body, in return it will make all aspects of your life better.

 

What participants can expect: Lots of motivation and energy which will make you work yourself harder than you otherwise would!

 

Danny Iniguez

 

Certifications: RIPPED

 

Philosophy: You don't stop moving because you get old, you get old because you stop moving.

 

What participants can expect: A fun and welcoming environment along with lots of energy!

Jen Jagodzinski

 

Certifications: Cycling . PiYo

 

Philosophy: Little changes can have big impacts.  Try to vary the type and intensity of your workouts to keep challenging your body to adapt.

 

What participants can expect: A challenging workout that will challenge your body and your mind.

Danielle Ketchmark

 

Certifications: Zumba . TurboKick
 

Philosophy: KEEP MOVING! Change up your workout, and try different formats every week!

 

What participants can expect: Students should expect an exhilarating, high energy, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party!

 

Dan Maroun

 

Certifications: BodyPump . CXWORX 

 

Philosophy: My best piece of advice concerning fitness comes from small lemurs in the movie Madagascar: "I like to move it move it".

 

What participants can expect: A safe and effective workout that is for every fitness level.  Come get lost in the experience of Group Fitness.

Steph Moore

 

Certifications: BodyPump . BodyFlow . PiYo. RPM
 

Philosophy: We are given one body, it is our vehicle to enjoy life, take care of it!

 

What participants can expect: A class that will motivate them to become a healthier person.  I want my words and their work to stay with them through their day so they can be the best they are capable of being.

Leah Novak


Certifications: BodyPump . TurboKick . ACE

 

Philosophy: Commit to the time you are giving to yourself.  Life is busy, so if you're giving yourself 60 minutes of exercise - give it the best 60 minutes you have!  Get your head focused from the start because along with your muscles, you are training your brain too. When your brain says you can't do one more, prove it wrong and do just one more!  That's where the results will be.

 

What participants can expect: I like to allow exercise to be fun and entertaining, but always informative and safe. Class should be difficult, but something people look forward to doing.

Roy Riley 


Certifications: Cycling

 

Philosophy: Motivation is what gets you started.  Habit is what gets results.

 

What participants can expect: An up-tempo aerobic workout with a variety of music that will be sure to get not only the legs and cardiovascular system a workout but also the core and upperbody.

 

 

Ashly Rothrock


Certifications: BodyPump

 

Philosophy: I constantly set long term goals to prevent myself from becoming uninterested and simply "going through the motions." Whether it be running a half marathon for the first time, competiting in a women's a body building competition, or getting certified in a group fitness class. Share your goals with others, or make the same one with a buddy...support and encouragement are the best motivation!

 

What participants can expect: To have an effective full body workout and to enjoy themselves!

 

 

Sheri Shaw

 

Certifications: BodyPump . Piloxing

 

Philosophy: Take care of your body . . . it's the only place you have to live!

 

What participants can expect: Intense weight and strength training choreographed by Les Mills combined with instructor weight challenges, minimal breaks, and tons of smiles for support!

Levon Wilson

 

Certifications: Cycling

 

Philosophy: Exercise is not just going to the gym.  It's a way of life.

 

What participants can expect: A lot of fun and some good music!  At times, expect some off-key singing.