Leigh Sexton

I started on the journey of weight loss about 8 years ago and joined a local gym to increase my physical activity. I fell in love with Group Fitness classes and over the course of a year I had lost over 100 lbs by using diet and exercise. I attended classes for a few years after that to maintain my weight and still loved group fitness. One instructor encouraged me to get my Group Fitness certification through AFAA, so 3 1/2 years ago I went on that journey and obtained my certification in Group Fitness (which is still current). I have since then received certificates in Step Aerobics and Cycling. I also obtained my certification in Silver Sneakers and taught that for about a year. After the birth of my daughter, it was harder than I thought to get back in the swing of things. I was quickly becoming bored with step and the same ol same ol of the gym. So, I dropped teaching all together and actually joined another Fitness Club in town. It was refreshing and new and helped me lose the baby weight. But again, quickly got bored...until I went to my first ZUMBA class. I really did not like the first class, but as I went more and more I fell in love and as most people do, became addicted! I am now teaching 5 packed (125+ Students) classes a week at local Church Family Life Centers. I guess you could say I have created a following and have several loyal students who are at every class. ZUMBA has been a true outlet for me. My life is crazy with a toddler and a husband who is currently in Medical School, I like to say that ZUMBA is my therapy and I get paid to do it!