YOGA & GROUP FITNESS

Ready to get stronger? Well, come lift heavy stuff and put it back down! This is a full workout session, complete with a warmup to begin, multiple sets of strength and conditioning exercises (with and without weights), and a stretch session at the end. CJ uses science to fuel these training sessions, sharing her knowledge of biomechanics with the class and emphasizing proper form. All are welcome, beginner to advanced. CJ will work with you where you are. If you've never done a pullup or lifted a single weight, CJ can show you how. And if you're more advanced, there is always more to learn and more strength to gain.

Please note that this class utilizes barbells and dumbbells, so please wear appropriate footwear. Also be prepared for exercises that require jumping and lunging; however, if there are any exercises you are not comfortable doing, CJ always has modifications or alternative exercises.

CJ is a physiologist, earning her Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She has taught several courses in Physiology at the university level and worked as a Master Fitness Trainer Instructor with the U.S. Army. CJ has over a decade of experience as a strength coach, working with a variety of people. She has trained active-duty soldiers, high school and college athletes, climbers, cardiovascular rehab patients, and many more. She is a climber herself and is well-versed in the needs of climbers for creating balance in strength. CJ is expertly trained in biomechanics, and her coaching emphasizes proper and efficient form for strength training exercises. CJ knows how to identify common mistakes, with a good eye for correction, and has a wealth of knowledge in biomechanics that she continues to learn and expand upon.

CJ currently works in a muscle physiology and biomechanics lab at NAU, where she is finishing her PhD in Biological Sciences, while also teaching courses in anatomy and physiology. Besides having two Master of Science degrees, CJ has also been certified as a Master Fitness Trainer Instructor by the US Army and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.