FITNESS & WATER AEROBICS INSTRUCTORS
Mike Gorecki
Mike is from Joliet originally, but has bounced around the country a few times. Growing up with an athletic background and watching sports growing up, Mike has always had an avid interest in athletic activities and staying active. After a personal transformation of gaining 100 lbs of muscle, Mike became passionate about coaching and acquired […]
Rizza Poblete
My name is Rizza and I am a certified Zumba® and Barre instructor. I am also a caregiver, pro bodybuilder and fitness lover. My passion is to inspire others to lead a healthy lifestyle. I call myself a workout warrior, dedicated to making fitness fun and accessible for all. I am also a cancer survivor, […]
Roseanne Lee
Roseanne was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest just south of Seattle, training and competing as a figure skater in her young life. As a young adult, she lived up and down the west coast and became a dedicated organic gardener. In the mid 1990s, looking for more sun, she made a move to […]
Sabine Bijlsma
Sabine was born in Emmeloord in the Netherlands. Beginning when she was five years old, she danced and was part of a twirling group and participated in competitions. As she got older, she started taking group exercise classes and says Tae Bo was her favorite. She moved to the United States in 2009 and is […]
Candy Ticer
Candy has been a personal trainer for over ten years. Her training career developed slowly and after a short break, she returned to training two years ago. When Candy renewed her training certification, she started teaching group exercise classes at World of Fitness in Herrin. Then continued her education with Bootcamp, Kickboxing and SilverSneakers here […]
Sherry McConnell
Sherry was born and raised in Southern Illinois and has lived in Marion for more than 30 years. She began her fitness journey in 2014 to improve her overall health. After developing a passion for health and wellness, she started working for The HUB in 2014. Sherry’s compassion for helping senior citizens and HUB members […]
Jake Palmisano
Jake started teaching group fitness classes in December of 2015. He also received his fitness instructor certification in 2017 after being challenged by his wife, Whitney, to achieve the goal. Jake began teaching classes at The HUB in 2018. Certifications: Spin
Heather Bruce
Heather is a stay-at-home mom and former elementary teacher. She was actively working out at home but when joining The HUB, she found group exercise classes to be addictive and fun. She loves the motivation and friendships she’s gained from these classes so much she has gotten her group fitness certification to teach Spin. She […]
Whitney Palmisano
Whitney started teaching group fitness classes in Decatur, Illinois with a Zumba certification in 2009. She received her first fitness certification in 2011. Whitney began teaching at The HUB when the facility opened in 2015. Since then, she has also received a certification in Barre. Certifications: Barre
Kim Francis
Kim is a married mom of two and works full-time as a Sonographer. Fitness became a way of life for her following the birth of her first child over 15 years ago. Kim mostly worked out (by herself) in the sanctity of her home with exercise videos. Then, in 2011, she stepped out of her […]
Christy Johnson
Christy is a First Grade Teacher who loves music, dancing and inspiring others. She will tell you that in the past, she had trouble finding a fitness routine that she could stick to. So in 2011 when Zumba came to town, she fell in love. In February of 2012, she combined her passions for teaching […]