Abby Factor

I started teaching group exercise with Johnny G Spinning in 1999 at the YMCA in Chicago, IL. I became very ethusiastic in sharing with others the excitment I felt through exercise and the relief I felt from 10 years of chronic back pain. In 2003 I recieved pilates and yoga certifications and began teaching classes and Pilates personal training full-time at health clubs and yoga studios throughout Chicago. And since that January in 2003 I haven't looked back. I approach my classes with that enthusiasm I felt at my first Spinning class, a seriousness to aid indiviuals in meeting their goals and of course, humor! It's always good to take a moment to laugh when you're working hard. I continue my education in yoga and Pilates and last fall embarked in learning and teaching Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis. I'm looking forward to bringing my knowledge and healing nature to new people and varied populations in a different (dare I say warm?) environments. In my free time, I enjoy going to the movies, reading, walking my dog and playing the piano.