Personal Trainer & Sport Specific BodyworkerJoe Buico started his fitness life in New York, studied it in San Diego, returned to New York, and now has found his home in California…and he plans to stay! Joe has over 12 years of experience in the fitness world, with the majority of those years focusing on personal training. He now commits much of his time what he calls “Sport Specific Bodywork,” which includes a combination of assisted stretching, trigger point massage, and spinal and core elongation.
His goal in his massage therapy sessions is to improve blood flow throughout the body. By working on elongating the spine and musculature and by manually working on muscle knots and tight muscle fibers, blood flows better to the body, therefore, allowing more free movement and better performance in any given activity. Joe has been doing Sport Specific Bodywork for the past few years to complement the training he has given to his already athletic client base. Although he has experience with clients at all levels of fitness, Joe loves working with athletes and individuals who share his passion for a fit life. He has had the pleasure to work with athletes such as professional baseball player Jason Marquis.
He has personally been plagued by many athletic injuries, and he feels his Sport Specific Bodywork can not only help with recovery from an injury, but also and very importantly, prevent injuries from occurring.
“Whatever you do in your fitness life, I can make you better. You can be someone looking to train for a marathon who just wants to prevent injury or someone who just enjoys going to spin class regularly and has a nagging hamstring tightness that is preventing you from reaching the level of intensity you want to achieve in class.” - Joe
Teaches: SpinningI recently moved from the beautiful state of Montana. After spending the majority of my years in the mountains, lakes, rivers, and trails, I decided to give the big city life a try! I was fortunate enough to have co-owned a Spin studio in Montana and loved the interactions, relationships, blood, sweat and tears that came with the job. It was a very special opportunity, and I made life long friends. Revolution has the same energy and vibe! I have run several marathons, ridden a few centuries, and peaked many mountains, and I find spinning to be a very essential and fun cross-training approach for athletes. What I love most about Spin at Rev is the beautiful diversity of its students. All shapes and sizes can Spin!
If music is important to your workouts, know that I am a music fanatic and that I bring my love for music to class! I take my playlists very seriously, from Rihanna to Nirvana to Rolling Stones, and even the Beatles. I do it all! I am not a huge talker in class, but expect some jokes, yelling, and energizing motivation that will get you sweating!
Teaches: SpinningLisa's road to health and fitness began in 1998 when she took her first Spinning class with Johnny G. Three months and forty pounds later, it was obvious that Spinning had sparked a passion for staying fit and eating properly! Lisa has studied nutrition and enjoys creating healthy eating plans. She loves motivating people with a challenging workout designed to help transform their bodies.
Spinning, hiking, running, Lagree Fitness, circuit training and - most of all - a dedicated yoga practice have helped Lisa find a great mixture of body awareness, mental as well as physical strength. She is a Mad Dogg Certified Spinning instructor, certified for Pilates training and is currently in the process of getting certified as a Yoga instructor.
Lisa uses diverse playlists with a variety of musical genres; she is always looking for new music and welcomes requests. Lisa's classes are energetic, challenging and designed to motivate!
Teaches: PilatesDonna Otten started her career as a portrait photographer, graduating with a degree in Photography and working and mentoring with some of the worlds most accomplished photographers. In 2001 Donna was involved in a debilitating car accident that left her with multiple complex injuries. She started Pilates for rehabilitating purposes, gaining an immediate appreciation for the healing and strength building effects of practicing Pilates.
In 2007 after working as a professional photographer for over 10 years Donna took a hiatus from photography to focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the Pilates practice that helped build and strengthen her mind / body connection. In 2012 she decided to embrace Pilates by training to become a certified teacher.
Donna completed an intensive three month teacher training program and apprentice hours with Maria Leone, who is one of the most sought after trainers in the United States lauded for her holistic, integrative approach to the Pilates Method.
Testimonial:
"Donna is a naturally gifted teacher. Her background in photography really translated to teaching. Viewing clients through a lens has sharpened her eye and made her quick to spot faulty form with clients." - Maria Leone.
Teaches: PilatesA truly gifted teacher, Marti is known for motivating her clients through her own passion. Fully certified in the Pilates Method through the PhysicalMind Institute, and having worked in the fitness industry for the past 10 years, she trains from a deep understanding of movement dynamics and the body. Keeping clients engaged using unique modifications and variations to the classic repertoire, her sessions encourage focus and concentration. With her kind-hearted demeanor, Marti exudes a positive energy that inspires, energizes and accelerates her clients.
Marti developed her deep appreciation for the mind-body arts through dance at an early age. This passion continually supports her desires to learn new methods and her ability to help one find strength and ease through practice. A student of yoga since 2000, Marti’s study of hatha yoga led her to become a Yoga Alliance certified teacher. She takes master workshops each year and believes in the deep healing power of yoga for all. It is her desire to create space that allows for greater depth, awareness and overall wellbeing in one's practice. Marti bows in gratitude to her many teachers...
Teaches: PilatesNatasha grew up in Detroit, Michigan and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She has been a fitness enthusiast all of her life, which started as early as running track in her youth. This was the beginning to her maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle.
Natasha loves working out and always looked at different workouts to challenge herself. Upon moving to Los Angeles, she began taking Pilates and she immediately fell in love with the way her muscles began to become defined, long and lean while at the same time her flexibility improved.
She wanted to share her knowledge and success with Pilates and after years of practicing she decided to become certified as a Pilates instructor. Natasha trained at the Physical Mind Institute under Maria Leone. Her love for health and wellness makes her the perfect teacher for core strengthening and muscle stretching.
Teaches: AIS & PilatesKenneth, Celebrating 40 years' experience, offers hands on assisted and unassisted solutions to support everyday lifestyle, as well as alternatives to provide for individual peak performance.
Over the years, besides important internships, Kenneth has attained various certifications; American College of Sports Medicine, Sports Massage Training Institute, Honolulu School of Massage, Active Isolated Stretching, Orthopedic Massage, Pilates, Yoga. He developed “Hawaiian Sports and Fitness Adventures” before moving back here to his hometown, Santa Monica. Kenneth has been honored by the performers from Cirque Du Soleil with the mantel “Maestro”. He has been recognized by many notable athletes and performers, as well as thousands of kids, moms, and dads, for his result oriented methods and hard work.
Kenneth’s methods of stretching and strengthening are known to work with the body's natural physiological makeup to improve circulation and increase the elasticity of muscle, tendons, and joints; but most importantly, the fascia. His methods are used similarly in purpose and focus, in high performance training, exercise therapy, re-patterning (motor plan) therapy, as well as in rehabilitation therapy. Over the years, students, teachers, trainers, athletes, and performers have achieved their very highest level of fitness.
Teaches: Gyrotonic®I was a gymnast on a championship high school team in Los Angeles, which lead to my study of classical ballet starting in the Bay Area with Richard Gibson of Pacific Dance Center. I then continued with Gloria Mohr Buslik of New York City Ballet, Patricia Denisova of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Colleen O'callaghan of American Ballet Theater, and Marat Daukayev of the Kirov Ballet. About fifteen years ago, I began studying at Yoga Works flow with Shiva Rhea, Max Strom, Vinnie Marino, et al. As I became more conscious of my body and its patterns/injuries, I began the study of Iyengar Yoga with Chris Stein, Lisa Walford, Marla Apt, and Paul Cabinis. In the interim of all this, I swam, surfed and hiked, seeking to create a sort of cross training situation incorporating aerobics, balance and strength training.
I have been studying Gyrotonic and Gyrokenisis for the last four years with Dawn Swatchick Senior Master Trainer, who originally trained with Julio Horvath (and continues to do so) in NYC.
Teaches: Core BarreJanis Flax has been a dancer from day one and has danced her way across the U.S. and Europe. After an extended stop in Chicago as an actress, she finally made her way back to California, got married, and had two girls.
While raising her daughters, she found time to teach Spinning and Yoga at YAS, Spinning at TRIFIT Studios and Core Barre, Yoga and Zumba at the YWCA of Santa Monica. She has had many mentors over the years, most recently Nancy Norby, who trained and introduced her to Core Barre method, and Shawntee. Satinover.
Janis believes there is no greater gift we can give ourselves then that of strength and flexibility- and staying active is the key to staying young both mentally and physically. She loves the focus, determination, and intensity of Core Barre, the wonderful feeling of accomplishment when class is over, and most of all the results of a leaner, longer streamlined body! She is inspired by how hard her clients work and how determinedly they meet each challenge, give it their all and pulse out “just 10 more reps!” Janis completely swears by Core Barre, crediting it to realigning her body and eliminating a nagging hip pain, which chiropractors could not heal.
Janis is excited to share her passion for Core Barre, help her clients meet their fitness goals, and, thrilled to be a new member of the Revolution Family!
Teaches: SpinningMotivated, high energy, committed, compassionate and drive – together describe perfectly the Santa Monica native, Sean Conley, whose passion for spinning is evidenced in each of his classes. Sean has dedicated the better part of the last decade to making others look and feel good by discovering their inner strength. With his positive attitude and unflappable spirit, Sean is valuable asset to the spinning and physical fitness community at large.
Sean’s lifelong love of music is apparent in his customized playlists with carefully selected beats designed to push you to your peak. As one of his clients puts it, “Sean takes you out of the classroom – not only does he create a vision for an amazing ride, but he lets you tap into your inner-thoughts and the workout becomes more than just a sweat session.”
Teaches: Spinning, Strength Training & TRX
Tracy Nielsen’s journey began at an early age as a model/actor when she was introduced into the world of fitness as a way to maintain her own health. It wasn’t long before she realized this was her passion! Her goal was to not only improve her own personal experience, but to show others that fitness is fun. She creates an environment where everyone is welcomed, challenged, motivated and rewarded. In each class, Tracy’s gives you the roadmap to tap into that zone, leaving behind the world beyond the studio walls, finding your inner-voice, while listening to great music that you can’t help but sing (or hum) along to. She loves all genres of tunes, whether its hip hop, alternative, 80’s, rap, or reggae, there’s something for everyone. Each class is different, including her music, because monotony is just plain boring. If there’s one thing she promises, it’s that you’ll sweat, and you’ll leave her class feeling better than when you walked in!
A recently converted Cali-girl, from FL, Tracy is Spinning Certified through Mad Dogg Athletics. Some of her other certifications include Personal Training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Group Exercise through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), KRANKcycle, and Gravity. Being bored is never an option!
Teaches: Spinning & Strength TrainingCari’s work ethic and longevity on the fitness scene in Los Angeles is a result of being inspired by the hundreds of students and clients she has worked with since teaching her first class in 1981.
For over three decades, Cari’s infectious and inexhaustible energy has enabled her to motivate group classes, private clients and colleagues alike. Her love of music shines through as she creates the seamless road in each of her challenging Spinning classes.
Committed to bring out the best effort in each individual, Cari believes in an intelligent approach to training. By developing programs that are based on specific, current, and accurate information, Cari's clients and students are empowered to set, reach and often exceed their fitness goals. Cari is passionate about improving performance by highlighting the importance of proper postural alignment. She trains clients to become more aware of their own structural and habitual posture issues and insists on impeccable exercise execution. Through her own experience, Cari places as high a value on (self) proprioception. Body awareness and proper structural alignment reduces the likelihood of chronic overuse injuries, muscle imbalances and dysfunctional movement patterns while enhancing performance, health, appearance, confidence, and more efficient breathing.
“A sense of humour, self-awareness, a passion to learn and grow... these qualities are the keys to developing permanent habits that will keep us healthier and happier. At Revolution, our fitness “habit” brings individuals together as a team - igniting each to contribute a unique and vital gift.”
Certified Spinning® Instructor. Conditioning and Strength Training Instructor. Licensed and Certified Yoga Tune Up® Instructor. Certified Personal Trainer.
Teaches: SpinningFor over a decade, Michael has enjoyed a multi-faceted career as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Baseball coach. Michael, a native Texan, started his career for training back in Texas after a set back in baseball, hurting his shoulder, but led him on the path to personal fitness. Michael has been affiliated with clubs in Texas, NYC and Los Angeles. Finding his niche in Personal Training, Michael has indulged himself in teaching spinning! His classes are high energy, filled with a lot of hills, sprints and easy rides, and ALWAYS positive motivation! So if you are looking for something different, such as a GREAT class, with a lot of energy and perfectly paired music, Michael is the one to take!
Teaches: Spinning & Strength TrainingWhen Ray says, "Somebody please call my momma," all his students know that they are about to be challenged to a spiritually and inspiring fun-filled class. His spinning philosophy is to combine great music and physical intensity - of course mixed with some ‘Ray-style’ fun. Ray has an extensive background in sports. He was All-American in football and track/field in high school and college. Ray also holds a third degree black belt in martial arts, Hap Ki Do and Tae Kwon Do. Come join in on the fun...
Teaches: SpinningHi! I am Riley McAlpine-Barthold, super lucky wife, mom, step-mom, and lover of spinning! It is an honor to say I have taught at Revolution for about 15 years and been able to make my living the way I have. In 1991, I received a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from the University of Vermont. Having grown up in the middle of the woods without neighbors, electricity, or running water, Los Angeles seemed like the perfect place to make a BIG change! I hopped on a plane without a plan and here I am all these years later. I am an artist by trade as well as a "retired" personal trainer. If I really think about it, the two professions are really quite similar. The more willing a person is to let go and be free from the constraints of their mind the more results they will achieve physically, and the same goes for paint on canvas.
What a spectacularly colorful life I have had so far! A handful of big life events:
- Selected to lead 12 teenagers across the United States on a seven-week bicycle trip called the American Challenge. I witnessed young strangers dip their rear wheel in the Atlantic Ocean, hop on bikes with 75 pounds of gear and ride in harmony to their finish by jumping in the Pacific…. astounding.
- Raced for Helens/Trek Volkswagen cycling team. My nickname was "Rookie Riley" as I was selected shortly after I began racing and placed on a team of pros who had raced many years. There was a lot of catching up to do in a short time!
- Started a cycling team called TEAM RILEY and designed several lines of cycling clothing.
- Trained celebrities. I was able to see first hand that it is a glorious life in many ways however not always as easy as we would imagine. A male celebrity I coached loved jumping in packs of riders covered in lycra, helmets, and sunglasses allowing him "sameness". To this day, he does not reveal that he rides a bicycle so he can remain one of the pack. Isn't that an interesting thought?
- RILEY ART. I sold my largest abstract collection to my favorite fitness client. Because of him, I was able to open up a store and sell my art around the world. What a great exchange! He trained hard and morphed from a sedentary man to someone who could finish an 8-mile run.
Writing a bio is so strange because it feels like I am bragging about myself but I suppose all of us should recognize our accomplishments more often. A spin student in my Meditation Spin class just pointed out that as kids we run across the playground saying, "I am so fast!" or raise our hand in class with enthusiasm of knowing an answer. Somewhere along the road however, we are taught that we should not be proud out loud. Poo poo to that I say! Now, get to my class I want to hear about you!!!
Riley
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Teaches: Core BarreA California native, Shawnté has always enjoyed a fit and active lifestyle, her main focus being swimming for many years. After having her two young children (ages 5 and 7), Shawnté searched for that one perfect workout which would be effective, yet not overly time consuming as she no longer had the luxury of spending hours at the gym. In 2009 she tried her first barre class (at Revolution Fitness!) and from there her passion for this method began. Although it was difficult accepting that this exercise alone worked for her, Shawnté phased out other workouts to focus solely on her practice of the barre method/technique. As promised, the results developed quickly and steadily, which naturally had her feeling better both physically and emotionally. As an added bonus, she freed up time because she wasn’t at the gym for two hours a day now that she had discovered how well this method worked for her! After seeing the amazing changes taking place in her body and mind, she realized this was something that she absolutely needed share with anyone who had any interest in being a better or stronger version of who they currently are/were.
With over a year (200+ hours) of hands on, in-class training from some of Revolution’s most incredible instructors, Shawnté dedicated herself to not only perfecting the form that makes this technique so rewarding, but also learned how to teach it to others. Her goal as an instructor is not to take on the teacher role so much that people feel intimidated, but rather to guide them and help them to realize their full fitness potential, in an open and supportive environment. Knowing firsthand how much of a difference it can make, Shawnté firmly believes that sometimes people just need a little extra motivation to take them to the next level…nobody is comfortable outside of their comfort zone so getting there is often a big challenge, one she hopes to help people overcome. Since she started teaching classes in 2010, Shawnté has prided herself on giving a class where that positive energy and motivation are ever present!
Teaches: Spinning & StrengthHaving been actively involved in team sports since the age of five and strength training from 13, it was no surprise to anyone who knew him (or had competed against him!) when Bobby became an All American High School Football player. His sporting career continued to flourish when he was recruited out of high school to play professional baseball, but Bobby decided his passion belonged on the football field and he went on to get a full athletic scholarship for the University of Virginia in 1992 and started for the team as a true freshman during his rookie year. Following a successful college career as a Tight End at UVA, Bobby made the impressive leap into the NFL when he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1996 and started in the Tight End position.
When his football career ended due to injury, Bobby decided to move to Los Angeles and use the skills he’d learned on the field and in the weight room to educate and inspire others about the joys and benefits of cardio fitness and strength training. He quickly developed a dedicated following of private clients and fans of his unique ‘Tight End Zone’ class, the first of its kind to incorporate football style speed drills and strength training into a fun and intense workout for both men and women.
Bobby’s positive attitude, out-going personality, witty sense of humor and innovative training techniques mean that no one workout is ever the same as another, which keep his clients’ bodies and minds always guessing! His passion and knowledge for health and fitness combined with his commitment to the well-being of his client’s and their families take him from being merely a trainer to becoming an integral part of their lives. Bobby’s sporting background has provided him with inside-knowledge of nutrition, injury rehabilitation, and how to inspire people of all ages and experience to reach their optimum fitness level so that they can live life to the fullest.
No stranger to the media spotlight, Bobby’s fitness expertise has been featured in SELF Magazine, People, In Touch Weekly, the New York Post and the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, while he has also appeared on ESPN News, Fox Sports and Sports Center. Bobby is also a certified member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Teaches: SpinningJump start your mornings with Chris Plourde! An Athletic Performance Coach, Instructor and competitive cyclist/runner/triathlete, he will take you through an invigorating and challenging Spin class. Learn the secrets that will keep you at the top of your fitness game and help you to reach your full physical and mental potential!!
Chris is a Certified Personal Trainer and Endurance Coach specializing in Core, Functional, Strength, and Athletic Performance Training, as well as, Nutritional Counseling. He runs a successful Fitness Consulting business (www.plourdefit.com) and also works closely with Velo-fit (www.velo-fit.com) online coaching. His clients range from competitive triathletes, cyclists and runners to general fitness enthusiasts, new moms and celebrities. As a Master Instructor for the Spinning program, Chris travels worldwide certifying Spinning instructors, providing continuing education for existing instructors, and lecturing on the physical and mental aspects of fitness. Chris competes as a triathlete, mountain biker and a Category 3 road cyclist. He has raced in numerous 24 hour, 12 hour and circuit events, as well as stage races and ultra endurance events.
Teaches: Spinning & Core BarreDana has been teaching a variety of fitness formats for over 10 years, but her REAL passion is spinning fusion (combo classes that combine cardio and strength like REV 30/30)! Dana creates an all-terrain, high-energy and highly motivating spin ride using music (hip-hop, rock and underground mixes) to control the intensity and flow. Expect heavy interval training and goal oriented rides that are coached with a "personal best" approach--she will continually push you to improve your performance and form --on the bike and off.
Her strength training classes combine several disciplines including yoga, Pilates, Core Barre and HITT (high intensity interval training) to keep your body guessing!
Visit her website to learn more about her training philosphy and personal training:
http://www.danamccaw.com/
Teaches: SpinningHey guys, welcome to Revolution and the wonderful world of Spinning (you’ll see). So those of you who know my classes know that they’re always top shelf stuff! For the newcomers, we get a solid mix of cyclists and Spinners (I was a Spinner before I started cycling and shaving my legs, I’ll have you know!) My classes are loaded with power music, ranging from classic rock, to soul, rhythm and blues, commercial rock, as well as my favorite, trance (dance/club). Hailing from South Africa means that I play a load of SA and European music too. Sweet! This mix provides for an energetic and fun workout that is always led at full pace. I’m just there to set the example (mostly), which doesn’t mean you have to keep up, it just means that you have to try your best, whatever level you may be at, seriously, we all started somewhere! (We welcome all levels). I have a simple motto, albeit a cliché: “What you put in is what you get out.” I use my cycling and racing experience to put together a great workout with awesome new music, every time, guaranteed. It’s an amazing workout experience, so enjoy it – I do. See you on floor.
Teaches: Spinning, Strength & Yin YogaIf you want to party, this is the class for you! Take a little pop rock, some disco and a touch of techno and combine it with some singing and dancing (on Jeff's part, not yours!!) and you've got a Jeff Wells class! You are sure to leave sweaty with a smile on your face! Who says working out can't be fun?
Teaches: Indo-RowJosh Crosby is a multi-sponsored ultra-endurance athlete, triathlete and World Champion rower.
He brings an elite caliber athletic pedigree to Indo-Row™, a growing international fitness program created for an intense, full-body, team-oriented workout. Indo-Row™, short for ‘Indoor Rowing’, was launched in 2004 at Revolution Fitness, an exclusive studio on Santa Monica’s Montana Avenue. Now, Crosby is bringing Indo-Row into the group fitness arena nationwide.
Crosby’s impressive background makes him not only an adrenalin addict, but also no stranger to intense physical competition. As a third generation rower and a gold medalist at the Jr. World Rowing Championships in 1992, Crosby went on to race with his Brown University crews to two National Championship titles. He later led the US National Lightweight Team to a fifth place finish at the World Rowing Championships in Finland, and was then chosen by the 1996 Olympic Selection Team and US National Team where he competed until 1999. Now, he uses Indo-Row™ as the foundation for his training.
Crosby has been the face and athletic aspiration for Nike, New Balance, Asics and Adidas, and has also been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, Outdoor Life Network, Fox News and Fit TV. He is a sponsored Adventure racer for Team Revo, Clif Bar and Nike. Team Revo, recently completed the Raid X-treme World Championships - a 7 day adventure race covering 650 miles via trekking, mountain biking, in-line skating, whitewater canoeing, ropes and navigation. In addition, Crosby raced in the LA Triathlon, placing second in 2005 and first in 2004.
Come join Josh and Team Indo-Row for class!
Teaches: Indo-RowJustin Price is a graduate of UCLA, where he rowed on the men's rowing team for four years. After graduating from UCLA, Justin attended law school and coached rowing at the University of Notre Dame. Upon finishing school, Justin returned to UCLA where he currently coaches the UCLA women's rowing team in addition to teaching Indo-Row. Justin's classes are full of energy. He will make sure you work hard and have fun!
Teaches: PilatesMegan joined the fitness industry in Santa Barbara in 2005 when she began taking Pilates. After just a few sessions, she fell in love with it and immediately began the Pilates certification process.
Originally from the mid-west, Megan was raised in the Chicago area and received her degree in Business Management at the University of Iowa. After taking some time to travel the world, she decided not enter the corporate world and instead decided to pursue a career in the fitness industry, her true passion.
Pilates is the perfect complement to her active lifestyle, giving her the strength and flexibility to enjoy hiking, swimming, cycling, snowboarding and many other physical activities. Having recently relocated to Santa Monica, Megan continues to teach Pilates and motivate others to improve their posture, increase flexibility and gain the strength and confidence to help with activities in their own daily lives. While keeping the goals of her clients in mind, she focuses on giving a full body workout in every session.
Megan is certified through IM=X Pilates (Integrated Movement = Exercise).
Teaches: Core BarreNancy Norby has been teaching the barre system for years. She taught Lotte Berk in New York and Bridgehampton, owned and operated The Lotte Berk Method Los Angeles and Sunset Plaza Fitness. She lives in Santa Monica where she is raising 6 children and living to tell the tale!
'Long Lean and Lifted up' are the end result of these 55 minute sessions. Nancy is excited to once again be a part of the Revolution family.
Teaches: Spinning, Pilates, RevCamp & REV 20/20/20Noel discovered the world of spinning 10 years ago when looking for something to expand her fitness routine and something to compliment her yoga practice. Always seeking to learn in order to create balance in her life, she dove in with full force. Coming from a dance background, the mix of music and movement on the bike was created a perfect fit.
She has taught for over 7 years and has learned to incorporate her other passions yoga and pilates on the bike. Learning how these different fitness tools can work side by side with each other, has helped her to become stronger and grow. She taught and was on the bike throughout her pregnancy and attributes her cross training view of fitness to her quick return shortly there after.
She loves an interval class and will take you across all terrains and believes resistance is your best friend on the bike. You will hear a little Hip-hop Alternative and Classic Rock and most likely some Motown all wrapped into one sweet mix. She will keep you flowing the whole way through pushing you just enough to find your groove. There is something so wonderful about finding your place on the bike and making it your own.
She most recently acquired her Pilates certification through "the Method Pilates" and is available for Private and Duet Pilates sessions. Ask the front desk or visit the Pilates menu for more information.
Teaches: SpinningI've been teaching spin at Revolution for 3 years. It's the best and most consistent studio in town. I'm a worker. Workers tend to love me. What I am trying to do exactly is become an Ironman World Champion (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run). To do this, I've accepted that training is a process of building thresholds. It's a process of bullying our comfort to new levels of acceptance and strength. I don't believe in ceilings, or that any of our best days are behind us. Whether it's your first class with me or your 1,000th, our journeys are relative, and from the moment you step in that room, we are in it together. Come to lose 50 lbs or 5. Come to build patience, nerve, train for an event or just for life. People who have come before have done ALL of these things. The bigger the work, the brighter we shine, and the more you will take from me. The further we have to go, the greater the reward. Humble beginnings encouraged. I'm also WAY nicer than all of this sounds. I'll even sign off with something sweet and affectionate to bring everything back to center, like xxxooo. Now let's do this.
2012 USA Triathlon All-American
2x Ironman Kona World Championship Finisher
2x Ironman Las Vegas 70.3 World Championship Finisher
2012
Vineman 70.3 1st Place 30-34
Oceanside 70.3 2nd Place 30-34
Honu 70.3 2nd Place 30-34
Timberman 70.3 2nd Place 30-34
Muncie 70.3 3rd Place 30-34
Miami 70.3 3rd Place 30-34
Teaches: Indo-RowI have been Indo-Rowing since its inception here @ Revolution Fitness in 2004. It has truly changed my fitness level beyond my wildest expectations and has helped to alleviate a chronic neural condition. I absolutely love the amazing cardio & muscle work-out combined w/ the varied levels of intensity- every class is excitingly unique & challenging. The best aspect though is the great camaraderie & invigorating level of competitive support among our students. I’m stoked to be on the Indo-Row team!
Teaches: SpinningStephanie Moore (Stephanie Fargo at the time) opened Revolution in the spring of 1996. Disheartened with the entertainment industry and going through a very difficult time in her life, Stephanie discovered Spinning and was hooked from day one. She would walk into her Spinning classes depressed and defeated and leave feeling strong and confident. When the time came for Steph to decide between pursuing her acting career or opening up her own Spin studio, the decision was simple. She knew she wanted to make other people feel as great as she felt walking out of those Spin classes. Soon after, Revolution was born. Stephanie chose Santa Monica's trendy but cozy Montana Avenue as home for Revolution Fitness.
Teaches: SpinningOne of the original Spinning Instructors, Tracy Lambert began Spinning out of Johnny G’s garage over 20 years ago!! She has been teaching for the last 17 years to one of the most loyal followings, mostly due to her unique and specific style of teaching. Her classes are known to be very challenging, yet exhilarating, with her rhythm and pacing allowing you to leave class feeling strong and fully empowered. Her focus gives you the ability to get into your own ride, and has been compared to a moving meditation. Tracy has a great class for students not interested in a lot of chatter.
Teaches: Spinning, Strength, RevCamp & TRX TrainingTracy Nielsen’s journey began at an early age as a model/actor when she was introduced into the world of fitness as a way to maintain her own health. It wasn’t long before she realized this was her passion! Her goal was to not only improve her own personal experience, but to show others that fitness is fun. She creates an environment where everyone is welcomed, challenged, motivated and rewarded. In each class, Tracy’s gives you the roadmap to tap into that zone, leaving behind the world beyond the studio walls, finding your inner-voice, while listening to great music that you can’t help but sing (or hum) along to. She loves all genres of tunes, whether its hip hop, alternative, 80’s, rap, or reggae, there’s something for everyone. Each class is different, including her music, because monotony is just plain boring. If there’s one thing she promises, it’s that you’ll sweat, and you’ll leave her class feeling better than when you walked in!
A recently converted Cali-girl, from FL, Tracy is Spinning Certified through Mad Dogg Athletics. Some of her other certifications include Personal Training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Group Exercise through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), KRANKcycle, and Gravity. Being bored is never an option!
Teaches: Core Barre & YogaAlly spent years as a runner until her knees had other ideas. Thus began her journey of falling head over heels for yoga and barre. She is a lover of movement and music so be ready to get your sweat on to a delicious variety of dance beats, indie rock, hip hop and 80’s pop. Ally holds Core Barre Certification from Hot 8 Yoga, 200hr Yoga Alliance Certification from Core Power Yoga and continues to learn on a daily basis from her teachers and students through daily practice. She cultivates a fun and energetic class challenging clients to connect mind, body and breath; when in balance is a trifecta of bliss!
Teaches: Core BarreTrained by Nancy Norby, Katherine has fallen in love with barre and the method originally designed by Lotte Berk. The way it teaches your body to work together has led to a new level of strength and awareness in my body. After being in a motorcycle accident in 2009 she was left years later with a lot of pain and discomfort throughout her body. It was through this accident that Katherine soon discovered Bikram Yoga. All the physical and emotional pain that she was carrying with her was taken away after just one week of practice. Katherine is a natural-born teacher and finds no greater joy than to share her knowledge with others. Having a background in gymnastics has given her a physique that only barre can build. Her passion for the discipline is infused with the humor and preciseness of an educator. You leave her class feeling grounded, strong, long and lean!
Teaches: SpinningLisa Brisse is an exercise physiologist, spin instructor, writer, speaker and Heart Coach who has worked in the field of health, fitness, and wellness for nearly 20 years. After getting her degree in Sports Medicine at Pepperdine University in Malibu in 1993, she worked as a physiologist at Centinela Hospital in Los Angeles, as well as an adjunct faculty member at Pepperdine University teaching a required class for incoming freshman called Health & Lifestyles. In addition, Lisa worked 7 years as a physiologist at the world-renowned Pritikin Longevity Center where she educated and coached many clients with various health issues ranging from heart disease, diabetes and obesity to adapting a healthier lifestyle.
In 2001, Lisa founded her own health & fitness company called State of the Heart Fitness, located at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, with the mission of educating, inspiring and empowering people to live their best life – one of optimal health, happiness and fulfillment − not just today, but every day, for the rest of their lives. Lisa’s personal passion is making exercise & movement a fun and memorable experience for all who take her classes. In addition to teaching, she gives educational and inspiring lectures and workshops for groups & corporations, and also does her own brand of life coaching called Heart Coaching - helping people to get in touch with their hearts and live their talents and dreams as they were born to do!
ABOUT HER SPINNING CLASSES: Ever since Lisa took her first spinning class in 1998, she was hooked. A lover and collector of music of all genres, Lisa knew that becoming an instructor was the perfect way to share her love of music and movement and to have fun in the process! She’s been teaching since 1999 and loves it just as much as she did then, if not more! In her class, you can expect an uplifting, challenging ride set to music of all kinds while focusing on bringing out your best through mental focus, relaxed breathing, and simply having fun!
Teaches: Core BarreLeigh Wakeford was born and raised in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. Big dreams, and aspirations led him to the lights of Broadway, where he has spent the past 4 years, calling Manhattan, home. The hustle and bustle of NYC sent him on the inevitable journey to find the peace, harmony and balance, that would enable him to juggle a career based in uncertainty and a life surrounded by chaos. Yoga was the answer. “On my mat, I could shut out the noisy surroundings of the busy Metropolis, and silence the voices of doubt in my mind. Even if just for an hour a day, I found my solitude, my church.” His growing obsession with the Yoga lifestyle lead him to his mentors Stephanie Culen and Mindy Frenkl, under whose guidance Leigh completed his 200 hour RYT certification in December 2010.
Fast-forward to April 2012, Leigh finds himself in the City of Angels, having made a career transition from the stage to the silver screen. Committed to finding his “church” in his new home, enter Nancy Norby and an exciting fitness concept known as “Core Barre”. Having been trained in all forms of dance for the past 10 years, this combination of ballet barre technique and yoga elements, opened Leigh’s mind and body to the endless benefits of merging his passion for dance, his primal need for yoga, and fascination for healthy living. An obsession was born. Leigh received his Barre certification through Hot 8 Yoga in May 2012.
“If you're ready to feel the passion, the music and the love...come join me. It's about finding balance, inside and out, and whether you're a guy, girl, young of mind, or young of spirit, let’s embark on this journey together. For if I'm in that place in me, of peace, love and light, as you are in yours - then we are ONE. Namaste, friends."
Teaches: SpinningHas there ever been a time in your life when someone believed in you so much that your talents and spirit soared in their presence? What did they see in you that you didn't see in yourself ? Did you grow when they shared their faith in you ? Were you able to reach higher, dig deeper, allow and receive more when you knew they had their encouragement in you?
Once in a rare while you come across a spirit who is willing to set the record straight and tell you a truth that will shift the way you think about yourself, and the world. When it comes to gracefully getting older, yet looking and feeling younger; awakening and healing, all while stepping into your true power with heart, compassionate, self-love and self-care, at optimal performance - Gary Kobat is that spirit.
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As a 4-Time Team-USA Athlete and Captain with 52 Marathons under his feet, 300,000 miles on a bike, 17 years and thousands of sessions teaching indoor cycling to clients as well as other instructors, Gary travels the world assisting others to reconnect with their true selves.
As one of the original instructors at Revolution, his classes and sessions are legendary. This year Gary continues the tradition as the 16 year host and originator of the "Indoor Tour de France".
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– Gary Kobat (from The Mindful Tools, Empowerment Series)
Teaches: Indo-RowDuring his sophomore year at UCLA Jake Kaye was introduced to the Bruin's Novice Crew Team and was instantly captivated by the simplicity, effectiveness, and efficiency of the rowing stroke - he found the training to be the perfect blend of both endurance and strength. Jake continued to row with the UCLA Varsity Crew until graduation; along the way besting such rivals as USC, LMU, Washington State, UC Irvine, and leading the Men's Lightweight 8 to victory at the Newport Autumn Rowing Festival. Announced to the Pac 10 - All Academic team his senior year and a recent recipient of a B.A. in Ethnomusicology, Jake is excited to find creative and motivating ways to incorporate musical insight and his experience with collegiate rowing into every Indo-Row class!