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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Brenda Linsley

Hardy

Summary

Dedicated professional possessing outstanding teaching capabilities and many years of experience in higher education. Successful in encouraging and motivating

the progress of individual members to promote success. Consistently creates engaging classes to challenge members.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructor

Crosswhite Athletic Club
Hardy
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented classes tailored to the members and specific groups.
  • Stayed current with the latest fitness trends and research to enhance training methods and advice.
  • Identified different muscle groups and explained ways to strengthen targeted muscles.
  • Utilized a variety of fitness equipment and techniques to keep workouts engaging, effective, and fun.
  • Prepared for classes in advance, selected and queued music beforehand and began and ended classes on time for maximum benefit to attendees.
  • Explained and coached proper use of weights, exercise bands and other fitness equipment to meet their goals.
  • Classes instructed: yoga, yoga flow, chair sculpt, barre, and three levels of water aerobics.

Class Coordinator/Fitness Instructor Coordinator

Moneta Athletic Club 2.0
Moneta
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provided instructional support to instructors by organizing the format for classes.
  • Developed lesson plans and daily activities for members.
  • Coordinated members' participation in nutritional programs, competitions, and fundraising events.
  • Organized class schedule and scheduled instructors.
  • Classes taught: HIIT, core, advanced sculpt, barre, kickboxing, chair sculpt, chair yoga, self-defense workshops, and personal training.

Group Fitness Substitute Instructor

MAC
Moneta
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Provided individualized instruction for members.
  • Instruct classes as needed.
  • Classes: chair sculpt, chair yoga, low-impact cardio and personal training.

Fitness Instructor/Trainer

New Fitness
Roanoke
09.1994 - 11.2003
  • Provided guidance on how to modify exercises based on individual needs.
  • Taught one-on-one and group fitness classes.
  • Helped clients utilize fitness equipment properly using verbal instructions and demonstrations.
  • Classes: low-impact cardio, barre (1996), one-on-one training.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Gemology

Gemological Institute of America
Dallas, TX
12-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Charlotte School of Design
Charlotte, NC
05-1996

Skills

  • Class development
  • Exercise technique
  • Group coordination
  • Wellness promotion
  • Team collaboration
  • Client engagement
  • Class facilitation

Certification

general fitness (original 1995) currently active since 10/24

barre (original 1996)

Silver Sneakers (original 2021)

C.O.B.R.A 2022

Tactical Defense 2010, 2015, 2017-2019

Languages

German
Elementary
Dutch
Elementary
Spanish
Limited
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Instructor

Crosswhite Athletic Club
09.2024 - Current

Class Coordinator/Fitness Instructor Coordinator

Moneta Athletic Club 2.0
01.2022 - 12.2023

Group Fitness Substitute Instructor

MAC
05.2019 - 01.2022

Fitness Instructor/Trainer

New Fitness
09.1994 - 11.2003

Bachelor of Science - Gemology

Gemological Institute of America

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Charlotte School of Design

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