Debbie Newby

My name is Debbie Newby I have been teaching group fitness since 1994.  My career in fitness begins after my college basketball and track career ended.  In 2004 I was inducted into the Hairston Hall of Fame at Central Methodist College for my accomplishments as a Student Athlete.  I have a group fitness certification with NDEITA and FiTOUR.  My latest certification is with LesMills in Body Pump, Body Vive and Body Attack.

I have taught at a number of clubs in town and found that they all are different but the people are the same.  I love working with people both one-on-one and as well as in a group environment.  I have done some personal training along with my main love group fitness.

When I am not teaching you can find me with my husband Greg, who is also a Body Pump instructor or hanging out with our little lady Serena.  Our love also includes leading a Bible Talk group in our home as part of the Columbia Church of Christ.  We also enjoy traveling, camping and bike riding or any activity that gets us outside. 

Group fitness is my hobby, passion and love, but we all have to work.  My works keeps me active in my second love, state parks.  I spent 40 hours a week managing Finger Lakes State Park just north of Columbia Missouri where my love of hiking, canoeing and fishing is feed.  

I have served in the United State Army Reserve as a Land Surveyor and a Locomotive Operator were I received four Army Achievement Awards for my accomplishments on the Army Physical Fitness test.

My love for fitness has giving my lots of opportunities to touch so many people and help change their life as well as mine.