Amara Bray - Sculpt 'n Burn

Hi, I'm Amara Bray. I started sweating with the Chix over 4 years ago, and quickly found my "fitness soul mates" I certified in Tae Bo (cardio-kickboxing) in 2007, and have been teaching ever since. Last year I decided to challenge myself further and entered the NGA bodybuilding and figure show in the fall where I took 1st place in Masters, and 2nd in short divisions! I learned plenty about weightlifting and body sculpting that I'd love to share with you in my "Sculpt and Burn" class, or even one on one as personal training. I change it up every time to keep you from getting bored, along with fresh music to keep your energy going through this challenging class! I also love to cook and to eat, (I do some wedding catering for friends) and that's another motivation to build some muscle. You're not going to bulk up with my class, I promise! You're going to look tighter, leaner, and more sexy -with the best metabolism of your life!

Ani Nelson - Zumba®, Zumba® Toning

I've been teaching Zumba at Sweaty Chix since April, 2010. I love Zumba simply because it is the most fun way to get fit! I've been in the Health and Exercise Industry for about 10 years, working mostly in Physical Rehab. Besides Zumba, I'm AFAA certified, and Advance Pilates certified. I'm a mother of a great 4 year old, married to an amazing guy. I'm also a Wellness Coach, My purpose is to help people reach their nutrition and fitness goals in a healthy, simple and fun way. I love seeing the transformation that people experience with this exciting approach to wellness. I graduated from College with a Health and Exercise Science degree, but when I was introduced to Zumba, I got hooked. It's something that I don't think I'll get tired of doing. I was a dancer and co-choreographer for kids' shows in Lima-Peru. Growing up in Peru I was introduced to a variety of music and rhythms from a very young age. Dancing is a big part of my culture and nature. I enjoy adding some South American flavor to my Choreographies. Besides Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia and Reggaeton. I teach Samba, Belly Dancing, Calypso, Capoeira, Flamenco, Tango, Festejo, Jive, ChaCha, Disco, Hip Hop, Tahitian, Quebradita, Bolliwood African and Axe. This variety makes Zumba a great muscle shocker and also helps to bring that party atmosphere that I love, and I'm sure you will too!! I'm certified in Zumba and also Zumba Toning, which is the perfect combination of cardio dance and light weight resistance training. Come try the funnest hottest way of fitness...Zumba style!!

Brandie Hubbard - Sculpt 'n Burn, Circuit Shock

My name is Brandie, and I've been addicted to Sweaty Chix for 5 years! I started teaching the Circuit Shock class in 2009, and I LOVE it! I live in Mapleton, Utah with my handsome husband and 3 children! Along with Sweaty Chix, I play a mean game of softball and also stay busy as a Mary Kay Director. Bring a pair of gloves and come Sweat with me and the Chix!

Darelyn Rock - Sculpt 'n Burn, Circuit Shock

I'm Darelyn. I love teaching at Sweaty Chix! I teach the early morning (5:45am) Circuit Shock class. Believe it or not, I look forward to getting up at 5:00 in the morning to teach. The energy and great friends get me through the day!

Besides Sweaty Chix, I enjoy spending time with my husband, KC, and my cute children. KC is the wrestling coach at Utah Valley University. Together we developed the format for my Circuit class. I use weights along with plyometrics and various bootcamp/kickboxing moves for a maximum fat-burning workout. Come try it out. You WILL break a sweat!

Jeannie Jaynes- Zumba®

Hello, my name is Janene but everyone calls me "Jeannie". I believe I got the nickname because I tend to be full of energy and the name reflects the fun I enjoy having in my classes. I started out working when I was very young. I had always had an interest in health but I was never fit. I started on my career as a Massage Therapist and enjoyed 10 years of owning my own business, being a teacher for Provo College and many other amazing institutions. But I found myself doing what so many of us do, I was taking care of everyone else and not myself. After I had gained 60 lbs I decided it was time to find away to make my physical health more of a priority. So I certified with the American Fitness Aerobics Association, and since then I have certified in almost every format of fitness there is. I have found the more I certify the more I can blend the knowledge I have to help keep my classes fresh and crazy fun! Besides it's a great excuse to learn fun exercise formats such as Zumba, Hip Hop Hustle, and Hot Hula! Of course I have lost the 60 lbs and I enjoy a fitness level with my friends, family, and myself that I had only dreamed of as a sickly child. I also get to wake up every morning to the love of my life Nathan. We have 3 boys whom are the light of our lives. I spend everyday trying not to blink because they are growing up so fast. When I'm not at home enjoying nights with the family, I am out teaching a class. There is something amazing about being able to teach a group like the ones you find at Sweaty Chix. It's like going out with your friends and laughing, sweating, and inspiring each other to do more, become stronger, and push it just a little bit harder.

Jennifer Slade - Support Staff

I love working out with all my Sweaty Chix!!! I started working out with Sweaty Chix August 2010. I am a mother of 7 and had put my life on hold like all mothers do. With putting myself last in the "needs" list I gained a lot of weight and was miserable!!! My 40th birthday was coming up and I was not pleased with what I allowed myself to become. So when Sweaty Chix came to Salem, I jumped on board, and was determined not to give up!!! At first I was the only one in the class... This allowed me to get to know some of these amazing instructors really well!!! They have a vast amount of knowledge and were willing to share with me so that I could accomplish my goals!! They were awesome at giving support and cheering me on as I slowly made progress!!! A year has now past and I have lost 45 pounds and 5 sizes!!! I have become a Sweaty Chix junkie!!! I love the way I feel after I work out and the friends I have made!!! I am the one in Salem that will help you get started on your road to a healthier new you!!! Drop by and ask your questions and come join the most amazing group ever!!!

Jenny Liddiard - Hot Yoga

Jenny earned full Yoga Certification after 200+ hours of intensive training from Master Instructor, Amy Williams at It's Yoga in Provo, Utah. She is certified with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher. She then relocated to Forest Grove, Oregon with her husband and three small children while he pursued his Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. While there, she taught Kick Boxing and Yoga at Forest Grove Health and Fitness. As a result of the group classes, she was sought out to provide private and semi private yoga lessons throughout the Portland area. Upon returning to Utah last December, Jenny accepted an invitation to join Sweaty Chix Fitness. This fall she will also instruct for Nebo Community Education as well as IHC and BYU. Namaste

Jessica Acero - Support Staff

I am married to my best friend for almost 11 years now. I am a mother of 2 very strong willed children. I started working out as a way to get out of the house. As a stay at home mom it is all about my family. It has been so nice to have something that is just for me. In 2008 I went to my first Zumba class and have not stepped on to a tread mill since. I have been coming to Sweaty Chix since 2010. I love all the different work outs we have. They all work together to give my body and mind what it needs. I LOVE IT!!! I have a Sweaty Chix addiction!!!

Kathy Van Orman - Zumba®, Zumba® Toning

I love doing Zumba with my Sweaty Chix!! I'm 32 year old, mother of 3 little boys, married for 9 years and a Wellness Coach. I like to help people reach their nutrition and fitness goals in a simple, easy and fun way. Along with my twin sister Ani, ?I danced and co-choreographed for kids shows Lima-Peru where I grew up. Dancing is a big part of my culture and nature. I love being able to bring this awesome workout into peoples' lives because it can change you in so many ways, making you not only leaner but a happier person. I like to keep true to the Zumba formula (70% dance 30% fitness) and add some of the South American flavor to my Choreography. I do Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Samba, Calypso, Bolliwood,Tango,Negroide, Lambada, Flamenco, Cha Cha, Belly Dancing, Disco, Jive, Quebradita, Hip Hop, Axe and African. I love the energy, variety and the party atmosphere. Zumba is the best fun and effective way to work out muscles all over your body, some you didn't even know you had!!. The best part is that it's not just for dancers! So come Party with me and my Sweaty Chix!!

Lisa Bringhurst - Circuit Shock

My name is Lisa, and I started coming to Sweaty Chix in 2005. I quickly fell in love with the energy and friends I found there. I began teaching a couple of years later. My Circuit Shock class consists of alternating cardio and weight exercises. It's fast paced and guaranteed to make you SWEAT!! I have a great husband (Jared) and two children; Asia (almost 18 aaahhh!) and Roman (11). I'll be teaching my 15th year of sixth graders this coming year. I started working out after the birth of my son because the weight didn't just come off like it did with my daughter. I joined a gym and learned a lot by attending various classes and I also worked with a personal trainer that helped me with correct weightlifting form. I've always enjoyed a good workout and love to try new things. Besides Sweaty Chix, I enjoy running and hiking with friends, riding my bike, and then curling up with a good book. I had a blast this year forming the first Sweaty Chix Wasatch Back Team! We had a lot of fun together! Working out is always more fun with friends! Come join us!!

Melinda Oldham - Step Aerobics

My name is Melinda. I'm the oldest of eight children and as a teenager, I was my mother's babysitter so she could teach her dance aerobics class. When I was 16, I joined her early morning class and was one of her most faithful students at 5:45 AM. Now we have traded places and I am her teacher. I've been teaching step aerobics and yoga for over 10 years, first certified with AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America) and then with yogafit. I received additional yoga training from Dana Baptiste. Along with fitness, I love nutrition and work as a Dietitian at Mountain View Hospital. I live in Salem and enjoy gardening and cooking healthy meals for my husband, Robert, and our four children. I also enjoy music and play the piano, organ and violin, but spending time with my family is my favorite pastime.

Michelle Thornton- Zumba®

My name is Michelle and Zumba has been a part of my life when I certified in 2008. I always say I have the best job in the entire world. I have taught for Sweaty Chix since October of 2010. The Sweaty Chix Zumba family keeps growing, and the people I have met are truly inspirational. I'm very passionate about dancing so Zumba ignites that every time I teach a class. I enjoy being creative and adding my own choreography and flare to my classes. I absolutely love all the different rhythms in Zumba. You get to experience the culture through the music and movements of each dance. Getting lost in the music and the smiles, sweat and fun I have in class make the time fly by. I always feel energized and empowered after Zumba. Making working out a priority can be a difficult decision but you will never regret it.

When I'm not teaching, I'm with my family. I have been married to my husband for 9 years and we have three energetic boys whom I love with all my heart. I had my third son in January 2011 and thanks to Sweaty Chix I have lost the baby weight and feel amazing. There is nothing better then helping people achieve their fitness goals and being motivated by those around you. Come try a class and you will catch the Zumba Fever too!

Nany Manley - Zumba®

"Hello! I'm originally from Brazil and have been living in Utah since 2003 when I came here to go to school. I have been married for 7 years and have a little boy that brightens up my days and by now know all the Zumba dances by heart! I have a degree in Massage Therapy and worked as a Massage Instructor for 2 years before deciding to stay home once my child was born. I started out at Sweaty Chix as a student on the Summer of 2010 with the intention of loosing the baby weight from my pregnancy, 1 year later I became an Instructor and have been teaching since June 2011. I'm the living proof that with no technical dancing background but A LOT of passion for dance you can go a long way! I have been teaching Brazilian dances and organizing cultural shows for the last 5 years which has given me the opportunity to teach a variety of age groups and learn from their different backgrounds. Zumba has shown me how rich the Latin culture is when it comes to rhythms and styles and I love to be able to bring that to you! Everyone has their "flavor" when it comes to dancing and that is why Zumba can be so personal and make a difference for you! Come join the party that is taking over the world and together we can be part of the fun!"

Sandee Davis- Zumba®

Hi my name is Sandee! I have been involved in group fitness classes since 1998. I certified in Cardio Karate in 1998, and have been teaching ever since. It is the most amazing kick your trash workout. I also have had a martial arts background going on twelve plus years, and am a co-owner of my own martial arts studio in Payson, Utah called Omega Martial Arts. Yes, I am one of the few women who enjoy the UFC, and mixed martial arts fights.. Minus, the blood of course,.. Then I become the fighters' mommy.

I certified in Zumba in November of 2010, and LOVE IT! I certified on a Saturday, then taught my first class the following Tuesday. I didn't miss a step! HA! I was involved in American and Latin ballroom in high school and at Utah Valley University. I have always been intrigued by Latin dancing. WOWSA! I believe in putting it all out there. Go all out, or don't do it at all. Dancin' aint exercizin', it is LIVING! And, in my class we LIVE LARGE!

I am also a wife of almost sixteen years, and a mommy of five active children. We have a home in Salem, and enjoy livin' la vida loca!

I love teaching for Sweaty Chix! There isn't any better group of instructors around! The camaraderie can't be beat. You won't find another place to work out and feel completely at ease while working your hardest, and know that others completely love and support you!

Stephanie Bennett- HOT HULA Fitness®

Hi, I'm Stephanie and I started teaching Hot Hula at Sweaty Chix as of January 2011. I love to dance, and cannot express that enough. Growing up, dance was always a part of my life, whether it was tap, jazz, etc. When I moved to Utah I had the opportunity to experience more cultural dances like Caribbean and of course Polynesian. After having just a taste of the dances of the Polynesian islands, I was in love. I have been a Polynesian performer for about nine years now and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. When I found out they had introduced a new fitness program that integrated the dances of Polynesian islands I couldn't wait to get started. Come shake it HOT HULA fitness® style in this 60-min. total body workout and learn the beautiful dances of the Polynesian islands...Hot Hula luv!!

Wendy Hendry - Cardio Drench, Sculpt 'n Burn, Zumba®

My name is Wendy. I started doing Tae Bo in 2001. I was almost 190 pounds and ready to get healthy. I soon became addicted and decided to learn more. I began training with Billy Blanks to get certified to teach. After shedding 60 pounds I had a fun opportunity to be in an informercial for Tae Bo and then some of the Tae Bo Bootcamp videos. After teaching at my church for a year, I moved our little group over to Omega Martial Arts in Springville, Utah. We started calling ourselves Sweaty Chix and added more classes. It's been growing ever since. I LOVE it! I've made so many wonderful friends and have grown to love working out. I've learned to love myself and have made it my pursuit to help others do the same. The important things in my life include my wonderful husband, Ron and my 8 crazy children whom I adore! I have only the Lord to thank for my many blessings, including my Sweaty Chix. My classes will push you to your limits. Just like life, they are full of joy and pain. But endure to the "bitter" end, and the reward will be yours!!