Alisha became a personal trainer to share the importance of dieting and exercising with others. In 2006, she was diagnosed with Lupus and kidney disease. At the time, she was a young, single mother pursuing a nursing degree. After making multiple hospital visits, she decided she would take charge of the disease herself.She then redirected […]
David’s introduction to fitness started as a high school athlete. As a football player, he learned the importance of pre-season and post-season training which lead to his passion for strength and conditioning. After two knee surgeries, he educated himself on the importance of post recovery, which lead him to gaining his NASM personal training certification. […]
Jill Lewis has been a group fitness instructor for many years in Southern Illinois. When she is not at The HUB, she is working in her online nutrition and fitness business as a FASTer Way to Fat Loss Certified Coach. Her hobbies include cheering on her three children (Brendan, JR & Ava), traveling with her husband […]
Kristen was born in Chicago, moved to Vienna at age 12 and currently resides in Marion. She attended yoga teacher training in June of 2018 at Seven Springs Holistic Center in Maryville, Tennessee and received her yoga certification through the Kula Collective and Yoga Alliance. Kristen began teaching SilverSneakers classes in March 2019 and enjoys […]
Hello! I’m Justine Matau and I live in Carbondale. I’ve been a ZIN™ Member since Feb 2019 and I absolutely love teaching Zumba classes.The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! I am currently licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba® Kids and Kids Jr. so join me, I guarantee you will have a blast! […]
Jason is a southern Illinois native; born and raised in Simpson. In June of 2018, he and his wife Kristen attend a 200 hour immersive yoga teacher training course in Tennessee. Jason is excited to bring more yoga into our region and to The HUB. CERTIFICATIONS: 200 Hour YTT-Yoga Alliance
Martin Jennings is a native of Herrin, Illinois. As a young adult Martin became interested in health and fitness. Using his experience in bodybuilding, trail running, obstacle course races, crossfit, indoor cycling and more, Martin enjoys helping others. Throughout the years he has gone from lifting weights for physical appearance to using nutrition and exercise […]
Jake started teaching group fitness classes in December of 2015 with a certification in Les Mills RPM. He also received his Les Mills BodyPump certification in 2017 after being challenged by his wife, Whitney, to achieve the goal. Jake began teaching BodyPump and RPM at The HUB in 2018. CERTIFICATIONS: Les Mills BodyPump Les Mills […]
My name is Jaci Crain and I live in Carterville. I am a Kindergarten teacher and I enjoy living an active lifestyle. My passion for fitness began as a love for playing sports. I was an avid volleyball and softball player throughout high school and in to college, after which I began looking for new […]
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 in BodyPump and Spin 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 […]
Boots has been dancing since he was a young kid, inspired by Michael Jackson. He is a certified Zumba and Group Fitness Instructor and has been teaching dance/fitness since 2011. His classes will get you in shape and you’ll have fun doing them! CERTIFICATIONS: Zumba Group Fitness
Ashleigh holds a Masters Degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology from Southern Illinois University. While there, she worked as a Grad Assistant teaching courses in health and weightlifting. She has worked at multiple gyms in Indiana and Illinois. CERTIFICATIONS: Les Mills BodyPump USA Weightlifting Performance Coach National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Arthritis […]
Stacey started teaching cycling classes at LHW Yoga & Spin Studio, in Marion in May 2013. She began teaching Cycling at The HUB in March 2015. Stacey loves cycling and wants to take the riders on a great, heart-pumping, calorie-burning ride every time they come to class! Stacey also works full time at an Edward […]
Whitney started teaching group fitness classes in Decatur, Illinois with a Zumba certification in 2009. She received her Les Mills BodyStep certification in 2011, followed by a Body Attack certification in 2012. Whitney began teaching BodyStep at The HUB when the facility opened in 2015. Since then, she has also received a certification in BodyPump. […]
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 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 […]
Debby is a full-time Business Analyst who found a love of group fitness. Her first certification was in Les Mills BodyStep in 2015 to help out while another instructor was on maternity leave. She knew immediately that Pound was the next step and has been teaching since April of 2017. Debby continues to work on […]
Melise Smith Oakley has lived in Marion for all of her life. She is married with 4 children-Tyler, Rhyan Amber, Kash and Annalise. She has owned and operated Melise’s Boutique across the street from The HUB for more than a decade. Melise is former Jr. All-American, former SIUC collegiate swimmer and former Marion Marlin with […]
Kimberly started teaching group fitness classes in 1983 in NC. She taught high/low impact classes as well as water and step aerobics. She continued to teach in NC at Fitness Emporium and Cleveland County YMCA until she moved to Southern Illinois in 2014. She enjoys teaching group fitness and seeing her class have fun in […]
Tina started teaching Zumba in August 2010. She ran her own studio for about four years before taking her classes to Extreme Sports. When the City of Marion asked her to be the lead Zumba instructor, she decided to give up her overhead and take her members to The HUB! Zumba is great for all […]
