Our Group Exercise Staff are certified by various accredited National Organizations such as: 

• Body Training Systems (BTS)
• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
• The American Council on Exercise (ACE)
• Johnny G / Madd Dog Spinning (JGSI)

Barb is the co-owner of Expert Fitness Health Club.  She has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over twenty three years.  Her career goals focus on helping people improve their health and well being. To that end, she develops unique programs, such as The Weight Management Academy, in which she shares her knowledge, and provides the necessary level of individualized attention for people to achieve success.  Her post baccalaureate education is in the field of Sports Psychology.  She was the Assistant Sports Psychology Consultant for the 1994 U.S. National Field Hockey Team, and the 1996 U.S. Olympic Field Hockey Team.  Barb has also worked with various professional and amateur athletes as a Performance Enhancement Specialist.  She was a two sport athlete at Springfield College, where she was Co-Captain of the Nationally Ranked NCAA Division I Field Hockey Team and was also a member of the Varsity Lacrosse Team.  Her senior year, she was named the Springfield College Female Athlete of the Year.  Barb is also the previous co-owner of one of the largest field hockey camps in the country, The All Star Field Hockey Camp.

Credentials:
-Adjunct Professor Westfield State College
-Master of Science, Springfield College
-Bachelor of Science, Springfield College
-Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
-Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics

Philosophy: 
"You must be the change you want to see in the world."  -Mahatma Gandhi
mailto:barbv@expertfitnesshc.com

Lisa Garde  Lisa is a veteran, diversified instructor of 15 years.  Her choreography, music selection, and contagious energy reflect her genuine love for what she does and dedication to our members.  She takes seriously her role as motivator and leader in helping each participant achieve success in reaching their personal fitness goal.  To that end, she is always challenging herself to develop and incorporate new ideas into our Group Exercise Program.  Any one of Lisa's classes will ignite your enthusiasm and inspire you to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.  
In her spare time, Lisa enjoys watching her sons participate in sports, Scrapbooking, digital photography, gardening, and listening to music.
Credentials:
-Certified Group Exercise Instructor, AFFA
-Certified in Power Strike Kickboxing
-Certified Group Power Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Step Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Kick Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Groove Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified BODYPUMP Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified BODYSTEP Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified Personal Trainer, AFFA
-Three years of Martial Arts Training
Philosophy: Have fun, be strong, work hard.

John Hill  John resides in West Springfield with his wife and three children.  John and his wife, are employed by Expert Fitness and have been involved with the club since its opening.  John has over 20 years of licensed USCF and NORBA bike racing experience which he draws on to construct his classes.  He has numerous victories and top finishes in local and regional cycling events.  Among them are: 3rd in the Vermont 50 mile Mountain Bike Race, Masters Division; 1st Charlamont Road Race; 1st Pioneer Valley Racing Group Points Series.  In addition, he has competed in and earned top finishes in team relay triathalon events including half marathon distances.  John has been teaching Indoor Cycling for over 7 years.
Credentials:
-U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Helicopter Aircrewman
-Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics
Philosophy:  Winners prepare to do what others cannot.

Andi Kwapien  Andi works for Health Care Dimensions as a National Instructor Trainer for the "Silver Sneakers Fitness Program" for Older Adults.  She has run in both the Hartford and Boston Marathons.
Credentials:
-Bachelor of Science
-HCD Older Adult Certification/Trainer
-Certified Group Exercise Instructor, AFAA
-Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA
-Certified Group Exercise Instructor, ACE
-Certified Pilates Mat and Stability Ball
-Certified Group Centergy Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified BODYSTEP Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics
Philosophy:It is what it is ...accept it, move on, succeed

Dina Lancour  Dina is a native of Feeding Hills, MA, and has worked in the Fitness Industry for 18 years.  She enjoys participating in, and instructing, all types of group exercise classes.  Dina values the connection she makes in working with others.  Among her strengths as an instructor is her ability to help one to look within, locate and harness the emotional, and cognitive elements that are part of achieving an improvement in mind and body.
Credentials:
-Certified Personal Trainer, Holyoke Community College
-Certified Group Centergy Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Active Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Instructor in Yoga, Kickboxing,and Tai Chai, 
American Aerobic Association International
-Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics
Philosophy:Fitness is about balance.  Doing what you enjoy achieves results.

Salina grew up in Germany and was fortunate to do much traveling in Europe and Chile, South America as a child and teenager.  She resides in Westfield with her wonderful husband, Chris and their two children, Karina, and Jack.  Salina has been teaching group exercise for 5 years and brings her own style and always uplifting personality to every class she teaches.  She has a magical way of helping one enjoy a class while working hard at the same time.  In her spare time, Salina enjoys spending time at home: baking, cooking, or doing home projects.

Credentials:
-Bachelor of Arts, Elms College
-Certified Group Exercise Instructor, AFAA
-Certified Group Power Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Step Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Kick Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified Group Groove Instructor, Body Training Systems
-Certified BODYPUMP Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified BODYSTEP Instructor, Les Mills
-Certified Prenatal Fitness Instructor
-Certified Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics

Philosophy:
Set aside time for yourself.  You deserve it.