Josie Ahlquist

Josie Ahlquist grew up in cowboy country, Newcastle Wyoming.  After obtaining her Masters of Education in Counseling in 2005 from Northern Arizona University, she headed west. After moving to Los Angeles, she quickly joined the LA fitness community.  Josie joined the Jonathan Beach Club & Loyola Marymount University Instructor teams in the spring of 2007.  She loves hard work, including a hard workout.  Her background in Division I Soccer, marathon training and a life long swimmer gives her classes a competitive feel.  Josie says she loves to create classes that are engaging through music selection and calculate sequences such as intervals, while giving participants an amazing workout. Since becoming Spinning certified, Josie also teaches a Pilates/Yoga fusion class called PiYo. She has provided group and individual training for Triathletes to first time attendees, adapting quickly each participant.  Josie works full time at Loyola Marymount University as an Event & Marketing Director.  She also serves as the Culver City Relay for Life Chair.