senior fitness specialist

 

While taking a Line Dance class on a whim, the joy of dance sparked an enormous passion in Liz. She moved quickly from beginner student to advanced, and soon began to teach her own classes. "I found I absolutely thrived on bringing moments of joy to others through dance! The fact that it was also physically and emotionally beneficial for my participants made it completely irresistible. I just had to share my enthusiasm." From this passion for combining activities that are both healthy and super-fun, a new career path began to grow, ultimately developing into a multi-faceted Senior Fitness Specialist and self-proclaimed Ambassador of JOY.

 

Liz initially broadened her endeavors to Line Dance Choreography. She competed as an amateur at the National level for three years with great success, taking 1st place at 2022 Windy City Line Dance Choreography Competition. She has since "gone Pro," teaching her dances at regional, national, and international line dance conventions.

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Liz expanded her training and skills to become a licensed Zumba and Zumba Gold (low impact) instructor. "We have such a blast in ZG class! Fitness can be so much fun when you encourage laughter and silliness set to great music." She enjoys exploring a wide variety of international dance styles by choreographing all of her Zumba dances.

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The particular needs of her older participants inspired her to become a Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Balance and Stability Coach. Following this training, she developed a very popular "Balance-Agility-Mobility" class. She has since gone on to become a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Senior Fitness Specialist (NASM). She also offers seasonal hiking trips and personal training. "My hope is to help clients find their path to active, vibrant, and joyful aging."

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Liz lives in the mountains of North Carolina, adjacent to the National Park lands of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The parade of wildlife this location affords is a never-ending joy, but admits she is especially fond of the black bears.