Staff Profiles

Andrea Du Bois - Fitness Coordinator

Andrea's job here at Rec Sports is simple: real simple. She's in charge of making sure the desks can hold our feet, when anyone feels like relaxing, and spending the Center's money. When these duties have been fulfilled, she can usually be seen instructing instructors and lifting the spirits of lifters. Making people happy is what she does, but if the favor is not returned.... you will be on her bad side for at most: 1/2 hour!

(909)537-3862

Ryan Larson - Exercise and Wellness Supervisor, Personal Trainer, Butts-n-Guts, Vintage Fitness

Education: B.A. Criminal Justice, M.A. Criminal Justice
Certficiations: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
Hobbies: All sports, morstly soccer, snowboarding, paintball, running, swimming, weight lifting, being with family and friends.
Areas of Special Interest: Soccer, police work (worked with both the Upland Police Department and the Covina Police Department), and anything dealing with exercise
Philosophy: You only get one life, live every day as if it were your last

Maria Alvarado - Stretch, Sweat!

Certification/Experience: Has been teaching Festejo for the past four years. Was Queen of Festejo and Queen of Queens of Festejo in Southern California amongst Peruvian Committees in 2000, 2001, and 2002.
Hobbies/Areas of Special Interest: School, dance, school, play and watch sports, school, collect key chains, school, ice cream and did I mention school?!!
Philosophy: Group Exercise is an experience that allows you to work as a team to focus on your muscular strength and cardio endurance, which may be hard but also very satisfying and rewarding.  

Shantal Anderson - Funk

Certifications/Experience: Dance Training for 16 years+
Hobbies: Studying, working hard, and sleeping
Philosophy: Try to succeed in everything you attempt to do.

Jeremy Arcaira - Breakdancing, Cutz

Ashley B - Kickboxing

James Bradford - Self Defense

Elaine Burkholder - Aqua Aerobics

Certifications/Experience: Aqua Aerobics Certification, lead a step class for 15 years, led aqua aerobics for 4 years
Hobbies: Kayaking, hiking/backpacking, long bicycle rides along the beach, traveling, and exercising
Philosophy: Group Exercise is a great way to get motivated about exercise! Exercising with your friends helps make you accountable to someone besides yourself. It becomes a fun activitity and you actually look forward to going...it's not a chore or something you have to do! A GREAT HEALTHY way to meet new people!!

Karen Cagulada - Salsa

Education: B.A. Political Science and Spanish, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, M.A. T.E.S.O.L.
Certifications/Experience: 8 years of participation in the salsa community of SOuthern California
Hobbies: Gracie Jiu-jitsu, fresh floral arranging
Philosophy: Group Exercise is the avenue to a healthier you and a healthier social life

Jess Campos - Sub

Certifications/Experience:Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Primary Group Exercise Certification, CPR, EMT (Emergency Medical Training), Step (Advanced, Intermediate, Beginners), Sculpting with Hand, Weights, Yoga/Pilates, Aqua Fitness, Cardio-Kick Boxing
Hobbies/Areas of special interest: Out of country traveling, going to movies, exercsing and teaching "group exercise"
Philosophy:Group Exercise is one of the best ways of releasing stress. Once you balance your stress level, everything else falls in place. Losing weight, gaining muscle, body toning and improved sleep will all follow any program especially "group exercise."

Anna Delgado - Yoga, Yoga II

Education: Studio Art
Hobbies: Ceramics, any 3-D Art, installations, performances, going to different Yoga classes, laughing hard and smiling big.
Philosophy: Group Exercise is about working well together while still focusing on our individual abilities.

Tarah Gonzalez - Power Yoga

Mia Joiner - Kickboxing

Jill Pense - Ashtanga Yoga, Yogates, Pilates

Eduacation: BS Nutrition and Food Science (Spring 09)
Certifications/Experience: Trained in Ashtange Yoga under the direction and guidance of Baba Hari Dass, a master Yogi from Northern India. Registered Yoga teacher at the 200-hour level (RYT-200)
Hobbies: Absolutely enjoys teaching Yoga and boot camp/high intensity interval style aerobic classes. Recently started to strength train and has integrated a croos-fit style into her daily fitness regime.
Philosophy: Group Exercise is a gateway into a leaner, healthier body. By blending group exercise with a healthy attitude towards nutrition any goal that you may have is attainable. Whether it is weight loss, increased muscle mass or to boost your energy leve you can achieve your goals through determination and consistency by attending group exercise classes and consuming a healthy diet.

R Chris Riojas - Grappling

Certifications/Experience: Judo Brown Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Hobbies: Running, competitive grappling, brewing beer at home
Philosophy: Group Exercise is a group of people working towards a common goal, brought together by the sport practiced.

Jose Rivera - Personal Trainer, Sub

David Sanchez - Sub

Education: A.A. Liberal Studies, B.A. Philosophy and Psychology, M.A. Criminal Justice, J.D. Law
Certifications/Experience: Black Belts in Kodokan Judo and Japanese JuJitsu through the United States Judo Association and the United States Martial Arts Association. Life Member to both of these organizations. Won a Silver medal in the International Police and Fire Games, a Gold and Silver Medal in Nevada Police and Fire Games, a Gold Medal in California Police and Fire Games as well a First and Second place in local competitions.
Hobbies/Areas of Special Interest: Martial Arts, gardening, reading
Philiosphy: It's not that you are better than someone else that's important, but that you are better than you were yesterday. - Jigaro Kano

Jessica Staub - Personal Trainer, MAF

Jasmine Zephyer - Hip Hop X