Donna Allen-Freese

I have been teaching fitness programs since the inception of "aerobic" dance! (Age nearly revealed!) Throughout my fitness career, I have worked in a variety of fitness capacities.  In addition to group class instruction and program development, I have shared my passion for health and fitness in a number of community-based opportunities, most proudly working with adolescents and adults undergoing drug/alcohol treatment and those working hard to prevent the onset of diabetes. I also enjoyed working as Wellness Program Coordinator for our local community college and providing onsite fitness classes for a number of major corporations in the St. Louis areas.

Today I am an instructor at The Jefferson County Family YMCA where I lead Les Mills SPRINT and other cycle classes, along with yoga and strength training. I serve as a mentor to new instructors and volunteer at the Y to support their endeavors in my community.  I am also the proud owner of The ZEN ZOO Fitness Studio where I teach all-levels yoga, Pilates-based programs and conduct small group strength training classes and personal training. 

While exercise has always been at the heart of my existence and a large part of my professional career, I previously spent over 20 years in the travel business. These days I enjoy the freedom of working at home as a Senior Lead Representative with The CIGNA Group. In my very little spare time, I enjoy biking, hiking, traveling and making memories with my family-especially my two adult children and their families.