kathleen burlage

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGAmerican Council on ExerciseGroup Fitness InstructorMay 1992American Council on ExercisePersonal TrainerNovember 1995American Council on ExerciseACE-approved CEC providerMay 1999 National YMCA of the USANational Group Exercise Instructor TrainerMay 1999National YMCA of the USAFitness Leader, Advanced Fitness Leader, Strength Training, Circuit Training, Nutrition & Exercise for Weight Management, Flexibility, Core ConditioningFitness YogaMarch 2001Yoga Alliance/RYT YogaFit 200 hrs.Sept. 2006, Yoga of the Heart Cardio & Cancer Therapy (108 hr training), YMCA Pilates September 2003ReebokIndoor CycleNovember Schwinn Cycle Cert., Livestrong Coach for Cancer Survivors, YMCA of USA,Chronic Disease Self Management Program, Northwell Health, Queenax Small Group Personal Design, 1998NeidaStepNovember 1994American Heart AssociationCPR & First AidCurrentIDEA Professional OrganizationMember since November 1993 to present
EducationBryant University Smithfield, Rhode Island Degree Associate Business Kathleen M. Burlage
6 Shoreview Place, Huntington, NY 11743
631-351-9072 [email protected]
Professional Experience
Body Peace Designs Huntington, NY Co-owner: www.bodypeacedesigns.com July 2001 – Present
· Developed fitness website for educational materials, products and workshops· Produced Sanskrit Pronunciation CD and authored Yoga Simply Said, a book of inspirational cues
Body & Soul Fitness and Yoga Center , May 2001 to present. teach yoga, pilates, yoga sculpt and yoga.
Private clients Yoga of the Heart cardio and cancer care therapy
Huntington YMCA Huntington, NY Fitness Coordinator Dec 1999-Feb 2003
· Recruited, hired and trained new instructors· Conducted written job performance evaluations· Provided continuing education credit and workshops· Assisted in planning weekly schedule and coverage· Supplied written formats and exercises for staff· Purchased equipment and recorded inventory · Assisted in all aspects of membership satisfaction retention, including written surveys· Organized community service health related projects.· Contributed to articles featured in IDEA Health & Fitness Source, Family Programming, April 2001, Building Healthy Families & Increase Company Profits, October 2001 and Fitness Facilities Reaching Out in Times of Crisis, March 2002· Contributed to IDEA Group Exercise Trend Survey, June-August 2000, 2001, 2002National YMCA of the USA Chicago, IL National Group Exercise Instructor Trainer May 1999-Present
· Present lecture and certify staff in Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise, Principals of a Healthy Lifestyle & YMCA health and fitness continuing education credit coursesAmerican Council On Exercise San Diego, CA Education Provider May 1999-Present
· Continuing education provider of ACE-approved materialHuntington YMCA Huntington, NY Group Exercise Instructor May 1994-Present
· Proficient and certified in teaching all class formats offered, including cycle, yoga and pilates· Created and formulated new innovative class designs as featured in IDEA Health & Fitness Source, Boost & Burn and Y2K Cardio Strength Camp, September 2000, Body Peace, June 2000, Stroller Aerobics, February 2001 and also featured in Newsday, February 12, 2001 · Designed and implemented new class formats Total Body Conditioning, Better Body on the Ball, Gotta Pump, Walking, Blend Yoga/Pilates · Member of task force to rewrite existing programs· Prepared and presented workshops for instructors, including Essential Teaching Techniques for Group Instructors and the Wonderful Warm-upBody & Soul Fitness and Yoga CenterJackie Sorensen Aerobic DancingHuntington, NYGroup Exercise Instructor Mar 2002-PresentMay 1980-Aug 1987
· Accomplished instructor of cardio, strength, step, stability ball & yoga sculpt· Provide safe, fun and effective fitness classes by giving ongoing motivation and feedback regarding safety and proper execution of movementHuntington, NYPersonal Trainer Nov 1995-Present
· Design and implement individualized training sessions in corporate, home & gym environment· Perform fitness testing and assessments· Assist clients in reaching goals by monitoring progress and educating on lifestyle choices, fitness and nutritionHuntington School District #3 Huntington, NY Cheerleading Coach Sept 1992-Jun 1995
· Supervised and taught teenage girls athletic cheerleading skills in preparation for competition and games