Robin Frey

I am, and always have been, a fitness enthusiast.

My interest in nutrition and fitness began when I was in middle school. Thankfully, at about the age of 12, I was intuitive enough to realize that the bad habits of my paternal family had led many of them to obesity and diabetes. I knew that I did not want to end up with similar problems.  As a consequence, I have been devoted to health and fitness since that time.

I completed post-baccalaureate studies in exercise physiology, and have independently researched nutrition and exercise for many years. During this time, I taught an anatomy lab course as a student teaching assistant and became even more intrigued by the human body. Over the past 25 years, I have participated in various sports and fitness training programs, have competed in tennis and in foot races (including a marathon), have taught a variety of fitness classes, and have directed sports fitness/training programs for tennis players. I have been AFAA certified since the early 90's.

Following is a list of related experience:

2002-present   Self Employed

§  Fitness training for tennis and golf players

§  Personal Training and Group fitness and yoga in my home work-out studio and home visits

1997-2002   Gainesville Health and Fitness Center 

Group Fitness Instructor

§  Led group instruction in Basic Step, Low Impact Cardio, Sculpting, Stretching, Circuit Training, and aquasize for expecting mothers.

§  Was available as a substitute for other group fitness instructors as needed.

1990-1992     University of FL Student Recreation Center  Gainesville

Group Fitness Instructor

§  Led group instruction in Step, Low and High Impact Cardio, Sculpting and Toning, and Stretching

1989-1990    University of Florida Continuing Education     Gainesville

Group Fitness Instructor

§  Performed group instruction in Low and High Impact Cardio, Sculpting and Toning, and Stretching

1985-1989  Various Fitness/Training Experience as follows:

§  Seasonal work as Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer at The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia

§  Seasonal work as personal trainer and group trainer for junior tennis players in Cumberland, MD; Murray, KY; and High Springs, FL (junior tennis camp).

1985-1987    Royal Health and Fitness Spa     Pensacola, FL

Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer

§  Created individual, personalized fitness programs for clients

§  Worked one-on-one with clients (personal training)

§  Instructed clients in proper use of equipment and proper technique

§  Performed group instruction in Low and High Impact Cardio, Sculpting and Toning, and Stretching

1983-1985   Gainesville Health and Fitness Center for Women

Floor Supervisor and Group Fitness Instructor

§  Instructed clients in proper use of nautilus equipment

§  Responsible for client satisfaction and for making sure new clients were introduced to a sales counselor at the end of their work-out

§  Responsible for overseeing thorough cleaning of, and closing of, the center at the end of my shift

§  Led group instruction in aerobics (that is what is was called “back then”)

§  Participated in training and tour at Arthur Jone’s Jumbolair Ranch

Other Related Experience:

§  AFAA Certified

§  Extensive self-study in fitness, nutrition, exercise benefits, and exercise safety

§  Post Graduate Studies in Exercise Physiology (1990-1992)

§  Graduate Assistant (Instructor) in Anatomy Lab (UF, 1990-1992)

§  Background in dance, gymnastics, various sports

§  Complete and total fitness enthusiast

§  Avid runner (have run 5K, 10K foot races, and a marathon)

§  Directed a fund-raising foot race (Tri Distance Run) for five years with two partners

§  Competed in EAS “Body-for-Life” in 2001 and placed in the top 2000 out of 100,000 entries in my age group (oh well; you can’t win them all but I sure got myself in great shape)