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Group X Instructors | Personal Trainers

Group X Instructors


Michelle Kasper
Hey, my name is Michelle Kasper, and I am the Student Area Supervisor of Group X as well as a certified Primary Group Exercise Instructor. I teach Amp'd Abs and Cool Down during the week. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact me at any time via email (groupx@mail.montclair.edu), phone (x2102), or stopping in the office (2nd floor fitness in SRC)! Come out and try our Group X classes Sunday-Saturday. They are a great way to keep in shape during the school year while reducing daily stress!
Jason
My name is Jason, I'm a Junior and my major is business. I got involved in Group X because I've been taking Isshinryu karate for 15 years and teaching it for seven years. I also have a wrestling, kick-boxing and judo background. Group X is a good outlet for me to continue teaching to better myself and the students in my class.
Eleni
My name is Eleni. I am currently a Senior here at MSU with a major in Art History. I am a brand new edition to Group X and very excited! I have been dancing for 13 years in all types of areas. I will be teaching Cool Down and Ballet Tone. The ballet tone class will target all areas of muscles in your body, mainly your legs, arms, back and core. This workout will improve the overall tone of your body, using ballet moves, in a fun and energetic way! I hope to see many of you in the Fall and Spring taking these classes!
Laura
Hi! My name is Laura and I'm a Senior Molecular Biology major. I am AFAA certified in primary group fitness, and this is my 3rd year teaching Group X at MSU. In the past I have taught a wide variety of classes including Pilates, Yoga, Amp'd Abs, Hydrofit, Step n' Sculpt and Boot Camp. My classes are structured so that everyone of all fitness levels, beginner or advanced, can have fun while getting a great work out. Hope to see you at any of our great classes!
Dana
Hi, my name is Dana. I am a Junior this year and my major is Dance. This is my first year with Group X and I'm so excited to be part of it! I enjoy teaching and plan to make my Trim 'N Tone class a fun and high energy atmosphere. Hope you will join me!
Andrea
Hi, my name is Andrea and I am a Junior Adult Fitness major with a minor in Dance. I have been dancing since I was three, and am trained in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, lyrical, modern, hip hop, and pointe. Dance has led me to develop a passion for exercising. I especially love taking group exercise classes. I am very excited to start my first year as a Group X instructor. My goals are to make my classes fun, motivating, challenging, and rewarding. I will make sure all of my students feel comfortable and safe, yet also work hard to discover their true potential I hope to spread my knowledge, as well as my joy, of exercising to all that take my Yoga classes.
Lauren
Hello!! My name is Lauren and I am a Junior Dance and Dance Education major at Montclair State. I have been teaching classes for over a year now and absolutely love it! The experience I have earned teaching classes at the Student Recreation Center has been fabulous. Students who take my classes leave feeling confident and fit. I teach Cardio Dance Mix and Hip Hop, which include a half hour warm up ending with an outstanding combination. Everything I do in my class is with high energy influenced by my passion to teach dance. So come take class and bring all your friends... it will be fierce!
Dan
Hi, my name is Dan. I am a senior at Montclair and I am majoring in Athletic Training. I just finished my first year of teaching Group Exercise classes at the Student Recreation Center and it's awesome. I love it. The class I teach is 360 MAX. We work on core exercises, cross training, circuit training, foot speed, explosion, endurance, and agility for both your lower body and your upper body. This is a high intensity full body class. I like competition so there will be small competitions in class to drive everyone to reach the next level of fitness. I like to switch things up and add new things to my class so it is never the same. Keeping the class exciting, interesting, and different is what gives you that great workout. Hope to see you soon. You won't regret it!
Ken
Hello my name is Ken. I am a graduate student studying exercise science. I teach MSU Walks and 360 MAX. In my classes you can expect a good hard work out and maybe a few attempts at humor here and there. I am also a certified Personal Trainer, so if you're looking for some extra help reaching your fitness goals, talk to me after class!
Sara
Hi! My name is Sara and I am a junior majoring in Dance and Dance Education here at MSU. I have been teaching Group X classes at Montclair since spring 2008. I currently teach Turbo Jazz and Body Sculpt. In my dance class you can expect a high energy cardio workout as well as a fun combination. In Body Sculpt, we focus to tone and strengthen different muscle groups and also get your heart pumping. Come out and take a class, it is sure to be a fun workout experience!
Nicole
Hi my name is Nicole, I'm a junior and of course my major at Montclair is dance! I have been working with Group X since the end of freshman year, and I am excited to be teaching Cardio Dance Mix and Amp'd Abs this semester! I like to incorporate my professional training in specifically jazz and hip hop into a fun upbeat dance inspired exercise class. Cardio Dance Mix builds up from an easy to follow warm up and stretch to tons of calorie kicking cardio dance combinations and routines. Whether you've had years of dance training or are just making your debut on the dance floor this class will get you moving. All you need is a little enthusiasm and be willing to drip sweat in my total body dance workouts! And for those of you who just want to target the midsection, Amp'd Abs is just for you. Crunches can only do so much (if you're even doing them right!) so come to my class and learn how to work out your middle from a 360 degree angle. See you there!
Jaclyn
Hey there! My name is Jaclyn and I am a Senior Family and Child Studies Major. I have been instructing Group X classes since Fall 2007. Certified in Primary Group Exercise, Punk Rope , and Yoga Fit, I teach a variety of classes. From meditative and strengthening to high intensity aerobic toning, you are sure to get a total body workout in every class. I love an energy filled class, so come prepared to sweat, smile, and have a great time as well as a great workout. Hope to see you there!
Nicole
Hi my name is Nicole, and I have been an MSU instructor for two years. I have been a trained dancer since age seven and currently dance in the MSU College of the Arts. This is my senior year at MSU and will graduate with a Nutrition and Food Science major and Dance minor. I specialize in teaching dance classes, cardio classes, Punk Rope and Total Body Blast.
Yun Yun
Hi my name is Yun Yun and this is my second year going for my M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science. I have been teaching and practicing Yoga for over five years. I teach Hatha Yoga for beginner and intermediate levels of students. Come and enjoy a relaxing and invigorating Yoga class.
Tricia
My name is Tricia, and I am a graduate student at Montclair receiving a degree in Teaching Health and Physical Education in May. I have six years experience teaching and over ten years spent exploring and practicing Yoga. I am dedicated to the holistic practice of Yoga in life and in physical fitness. Walk out of every class refreshed and rejuvenated! Students, teachers, and staff may enjoy a break in their day for some Yoga. Yoga class includes breathing exercises, muscle building and firming, stretching, and relaxation. The class will increase your energy with physical movement, help you step away from daily life and allow for some 'me' time. The class offers Yoga poses that are suitable for those who are beginners and to the advanced Yoga student. Bring yourself and your mat, a friend, or just yourself. Mats and other Yoga supplies will be provided for those who need it.
Shannon
Hi, my name is Shannon, and I and a Junior studying Nutrition. This is my first semester at MSU and teaching Group X at the Recreation Center. I previously have taught at The Fit Experience. I am certified in BodyCombat, and will be teaching Kickboxing, Cardio Kickboxing, and Amp'd Abs/Super Stretch for the Fall 2009 semester.


Personal Trainers


Ken McCullough
Hello my name is Ken McCullough. I am graduate student working towards my M.A in Exercise Science. I am certified through the American Council on Exercise. I am very knowledgeable in the areas of sports conditioning, weight loss, bodybuilding and toning as well general fitness. I promise when you train with me you will get a great work out, that will test your body's limits safely in an effort to achieve your goals, and who knows maybe a good laugh here and there. So come check me out at the Rec Center!!
Ken Franklin
My name is Ken Franklin and I am a sophomore at MSU . I am certified through the American Council of Exercise and have been training for almost 2 years. I have a wide range of sports related interests and influences: table tennis, racquetball, track and field, swimming, hiking, kayaking, body building and mixed martial arts . I train for total body fitness and sport specific fitness and like to utilize the entire gym for my sessions. If you train with me my sessions will include everything from circuit training to high intensity interval as well as stretching routines
Yasmin Essa
Hi everyone. My name is Yasmin Essa and I am a Senior here at MSU. I am a Business Major with a Dual-Concentration in Marketing and Management.I have a passion for fitness and working out. The gym enables me to relievestress, push my limits, and stay mentally and physically fit. I am continuously changing up and improving my workouts and want to help you do the same. Whether you're a new comer that wants to get started in the gym or someone who knows the gym very well, I guarantee you that I can design a workout that is personalized to your needs. I believe that the biggest motivation a client can have is self-improvement. Workouts should NEVER be boring! Through the use of cardio, strength-training, flexibility-training, stability balls, medicine balls and many other things, I am positive that there are new workout possibilities for everyone. I am a firm believer that a workout should be fun, energetic, and productive. Exercise has the ability to help you maintain a healthy livestyle, clear your mind, and makes you feel good about yourself! Come find me at the Rec Center!
Tiler Eisenbarger
My name is Tiler Eisenbarger I am freshmen personal trainer. I am from south jersey and an athletic training major. I work very well one on one with people that have not worked out in awhile or have never worked out. I am very eager and helpful. Before and during high school I was very involved in sports and I worked as a student trainer. I know all the machines that athletes as well as non-athletes use to work out. I am very excited about seeing you during our sessions!!!
Evan Hobbs
Hi, I'm Evan and I'm a sophomore. My major is undeclared at the moment, but I was thinking about Nutrition. I'm new to the Personnal Training Program, so I'm very excited to begin helping everyone meet their goals for a healthy new year. If ever you have a question about the program or even working out in general don't be afraid to ask. Just look for the guy lipsyncing to all the songs on the radio.