Heidi Shaner

I have been teaching group exercise classes since 1997. I teach Body Step, Body Pump, Cycle, Boxing, and Water Exercise currently. I have been personal training since Mar. 07. I run small group training boxing sessions and do aquatic personal training. I have a Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy from VCU and am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Fitness was always a hobby for me, but I was able to turn my passion into a career when I became the Group Exercise Director at the Atlantic Coast Athletic Club in Charlottesville, VA. I manage our downtown club. I schedule, recruit, and train a team of 25 instructors for a program with 70 classes/week. The types of classes are group exercise, water, and mind body. I love my job and I believe that I contribute to our members' belief in themselves as they strive for health and wellness.