Kayla Smitherman

I will soon be 24 years old and graduating with a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro! I found my start in a step class when my friend dragged me kicking and screaming to my first group exercise class.  I can happily say it has been four years since that moment and I have not turned back!  I will forever be grateful to my friend for introducing me to the lifetime love of group fitness and for the step instructor who quickly became my mentor and encouraged me to take the training instructor course offered through the campus recreation department.   That step even spurred a change in major and school. Working in the industry has been exciting and I am ready to take the next steps out into the world.  I hope to pursue a masters degree and would truly adore the opportunity to travel and continue my work as a fitness professional.  A friend informed me of this concept and I cannot wait to see if there will be an opening soon!  I find delight in teaching all ages and while I enjoy teaching many styles there will always be a special place in my heart for yoga, step, and strength classes.  I'm fairly new to cycle and Zumba but I am loving the challenges of starting new class styles!