Jaime Richards

My name is Jaime Richards, and after a lifetime of involvement in competitive dance and group exercise, I can come full circle to a place where I can do professionally what I have enjoyed recreationally all of my life!  I'm so greatful to have a family who loves Carribean travel along with a supportive husband who has given me the ability to dance and teach group fitness again.  After growing up with lots of dance, I've always loved to move and stay fit.  It's a pleasure to find and incorporate Zumba, whether it's on land or in the water, into my love for fitness.  In addition to Zumba, I have a great affection for what I've learned in Barre classes through many years of practice about the transformational strength we can bring to our bodies through tiny movements, great form, big stretching and a mind/body connection.  These multiple things learned from dance and participation in group fitness throughout the years is what I love to bring to my class participants!  To me, it's not just about working your body out.  To me, it's about enjoying time moving to the music, being connected to your body, and leaving stress behind.  Without the enjoyment, no one can adhere consistantly in a way that will benefit them.  I know that many people do a little battle with themselves when it comes to getting to a workout.  I feel strongly about NOT letting down a group of people who have taken a valuable hour out of their day to get fit, get happy, or to reach towards some personal goals.  I've left enough classes when an instructor has low energy, doesn't feel the music or leaves me feeling like I need to go do another workout to be sensitive to my participant's needs.  It's my hope, that through bringing the fun into fitness, people will enjoy their vacation even more...not trudge to the gym each morning because they feel that they have to burn off sizable buffets.  We all feel a little tight and sore after travel days and sleeping in different beds.  I'm looking for ways to help people feel amazing in their skin so that they can enjoy their vacation even more.