Below is a list of our trainers and their qualifications & specialities.
Shane Barnard - email - (415) 577-6792
Shane is a fun, high-energy personal trainer here at IOF. Shane began teaching fitness classes in 1991 while taking numerous dance classes and studying at the University of Oregon. After graduation, Shane continued her dance training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center in New York. She returned to the west coast in 1996 and continued her fitness career in California. Throughout her dance and fitness career, Shane has been a member of the Briggs Contemporary Dance Company and Newstyle Motherlode Dance Company. She is fluent in many movement & class formats, such as step, body conditioning, abs and back, circuit training, hip hop and her current favorite, kickboxing. She is a certified personal trainer and kickboxing instructor.
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| Steve Berryhill -
(925) 680-6786 |
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| Sylvia Burboeck -
email - (510) 336-0226 |
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Andrea Cohen - email - (510) 507-6681
Andrea is a personal trainer and instructor at IOF. As a trainer, she specializes in athletic & fitness conditioning, body sculpting and post-rehab conditioning. Andrea teaches a variety of classes at IOF, including spinning, sculpting and circuit training. She holds a B.A. in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University and is a Certified Personal Trainer from Hayward State University's Health and Fitness Institute. She has also taught and trained at the Courthouse Athletic Club, the Bellevue Club, Harbor Bay in Alameda, the Oakland Hills Tennis Club and the Berkeley Tennis Club.
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Kirby Coleman - (510) 562-1548
Kirby works with those who take fitness seriously, from elite athletes like professional basketball players, to high school & college teams that need a fitness boost, and to weekend athletes who want to push themselves further than they can get on their own. His boot-camp style workouts include cardiovascular, agility & functional strength drills like running steps and throwing weighted balls around. If you want to take your fitness to its highest level, Kirby is the trainer for you!
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BZ Churchman - email - (510) 406-0677
BZ is a personal trainer and instructor at IOF. She has extensive training and experience in dance, pilates and running. BZ’s dance training began with ballet at the age of four and continued with modern dance through high school and at Bennington College. She was the Dance Director of a Gymnastics School for four years. A natural athlete, she spent six years competing in Triathlons throughout the country and over 30 years (and counting) competing as a runner. She has most recently been teaching a blend of Pilates, Yoga and Dance for 3 years and is SCW Certified in Mat Pilates. As a personal trainer, she communicates well, and taps into all her areas of expertise to motivate her clients, and give them a stronger sense of body awareness as they become more fit.
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Mark Duval - email - (510) 654-4977
Mark is a personal trainer & a very versatile instructor of step, spinning & circuit classes at IOF. He has had a successful personal training business specializing in weight loss, exercise support & rehabilitative exercise programs since 1984. He attended UC Davis and earned a degree in education. He is a California State University Certified Group Fitness Instructor with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology & psychology, and received special recognition when earning his American Council on Exercise's Personal Trainer Certification. Mark may be reached at 510-654-4977 with any questions. Most impressive of all, Mark was named one of the Top Ten Personal Trainers in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Chronicle. You may also visit his website, www.markduval.com, for more background information.
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Ilene Grossman - email - (510) 290-5699
Ilene didn't begin a career in fitness until the age of 47, but has been active all her life. She admits that she still owns a set of Jane Fonda workout tapes! Ilene is a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, as well as a Mat Level 1 Pilates instructor. She has also earned continuing education credits in the area of exercise programs for the prevention of osteoporosis. She believes that our bodies & minds are all very different & deserve to be treated with personal attention & respect. Ilene develops individualized fitness programs for each of her clients, based on their personal fitness level, needs & goals. She incorporates aspects of cardiovascular activity, core work, strength training, flexibility & balance into every program. Her philosophy - any fitness level is a great place to start!
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Jonathan Guinee - email - (916) 494-1939
Jonathan was born and raised in the Sacramento area. During his childhood, he experienced many frustrations due to his weight. He decided to leave the country on a spiritual missionary journey to seek purpose and serve his faith. During this journey, he learned the art of healthy living. Through vigorous exercise and healthy eating, he transformed his physical appearance as well as his whole attitude toward life. Jonathan lost 70 pounds and credits his high energy, sense of well being and happiness to his commitment to a routine of exercise and making healthier food choices. Jonathan wants to help people reach the body shape they desire. Jonathan is passionate about personal training. He is currently certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, is a certified post-rehabilitation conditioning specialist, and is working towards a degree in Kinesiology.
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Patrick Horn - (510) 759-7585
Patrick specializes in helping clients with injuries move from rehabilitation back to normal exercise. He works to not only bring back the injured area, but to stabilize other areas of the body that have been compensating for that injury. Through massage, stretching and specialized exercises, he can help return you to confident functionality and enjoyment of your favorite exercise.
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Debby Kaplan - email - (510) 834-3488
Debby is a lifelong champion athlete, with achievements in half Ironman triathlons & marathons, and has been an Elite Member of the Power Bar Team for the last seven years. Debby also hosted a popular fitness segment on ABC Channel 7 News in San Francisco for several years. She combines swimming, running cycling & weightlifting into her daily routine, along with teaching group fitness classes and holding one-on-one training sessions with clients. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health/Fitness Instructor, in Reebok Core Body Conditioning, and in the PhysicalMind method of Pilates. She is currently studying to be a Wellcoach who will help people make lasting changes in health, fitness & wellness. Debby’s personal training programs are customized for each individual and concentrate on proper technique, cardiovascular conditioning, stretching and nutritional guidance. For more information about Debby, please go to her website, www.bodyflexfit.com.
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Ed Taaffe - (510) 665-1974
Ed is the previous owner of Inside Out, and knows the weight room like nobody else. He specializes in teaching circuit classes, and can come up with all sorts of alternative moves to challenge you or help you cope with injuries. He's also an innovative and highly qualified personal trainer who works with a broad range of clients - from those new to exercise, to serious weight trainers, to people with injuries or long-term disabilities. He has many long-term clients who enjoy his charm, his patience and his great workouts once or twice a week.
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