Here, in no particular order, are links to the programs I've been certified in/by.

American Council on Exercise (ACE}

The American Council on Exercise is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective physical activity. ACE sets certification and continuing education standards for fitness professionals. Fitness Info.

Les Mills USA

Les Mills classes are currently running in more than 10,500 clubs in more than 70 countries, with an estimated four million participants a week. Click for links to BodyPump, BodyCombat , BodyFlow and BodyVive.

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)

AFAA is the world's largest fitness educator delivering comprehensive cognitive and practical education for fitness professionals, grounded in industry research, using both traditional and innovative modalities.

efi Sports Medicine (Gravity System)

efi Sports Medicine is a world recognized leader in the manufacture of functional exercise equipment for conditioning and rehabilitation.

 Randy's Fitness Site

RandyYep, that's me. Randy Paris. I'm an ACE (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America), Les Mills International Body Pump®, BodyFlow®, BodyCombat®, BodyVive®, and efi™ GRAVITY™ Certified Group Fitness Instructor. I've also completed the Body Pump® Advanced Instructor Module 1.

At various times (including the present) I have practiced and/or studied (and am a big fan of) Aikido, Shito Ryu Karate, Iyengar Yoga, classic boxing and Olympic style volleyball, as well as free and machine-based resistance (weight) training.

I didn't know it until I had accumulated 3 successful careers, 2 college degrees and various academic, technical and other certifications, but I'm apparently a practitioner of the “follow your bliss (aka nose)” style of personal and professional development. Unwittingly using this method, I have merged this accumulated mess of education and experience into a daily mix of professional and personal pursuits that run from the silly and mundane to the meditative and dramatic.

 What you'll find here

This site is dedicated to fitness issues and my work as a group fitness instructor. All the programs I'm certified in/by have web sites with great fitness information for fitness instructors and "class takers" alike, so one of the resources you'll find here are links to these great programs.

Another thing you'll find is a schedule of all the classes I teach and links (where available) to the gyms and clubs where I teach. And short descriptions of the classes.

 

 

 

"Life will kill you; make sure it’s worth it." - R. Paris