Heritage Mall

This class features a combination of hi/lo, step, and knockout workout choreography to offer you a fantastic cardio workout. A muscular strength and endurance component will be offered following the cardio component.

My name is Michelle Aasen and I teach all styles of classes at all three Spa Ladies. I have been a certified aerobic instructor for 13 years, with the AFLCA. Of those 13 years, 6 of them were spent co-coordinating the Westgate aerobic program. In 2002 I became a certified Yoga Instructor, through Yoga Wise™. I took my Stott Pilates training in 2004 and was certified in 2005.

I have always enjoyed teaching and being involved with the fitness industry so much so that I went back to school in 1999 to further that interest (with the holistic approach). I took massage therapy and graduated in 2003. I have been working as a registered massage therapist at WOW Chiropractic Clinic in the west end ever since.

A weight training workout using a barbell and plates in the group fitness studio. It achieves maximum results and is the quickest way to get in shape. Our experienced instructors will focus on technique for safety and use their dynamic energy to power you through this amazing full body workout.

Wendy started her fitness career in 1996 with Spa Lady in Vancouver. She is passionate about women’s health and fitness and has been inspiring women with her energy and enthusiasm in this arena for almost 10 years. As a mother of two pre-school children, she connects and identifies with women who are challenged to make fitness a priority and makes every effort to make fitness both fun and educational. She holds many certifications including BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Instructors, Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist, Can-Fit-Pro Mind Body Specialist, Keiser Indoor Cycling Instructor, First Aid and CPR. She is currently working on her Third Age/Senior’s and Pre/Post Natal instructor certificates. Wendy has made it her goal to learn at least one new format or practice per year, which makes her a valuable asset to any fitness facility.

Currently she instructs Hi/Lo, Step, Cardio Kick, Muscle Strength, Spinning, Stability Ball, Core Conditioning, Circuit Training, Fitness Fusion (pilates/yoga/fitness blend) Group Power ™, and Yoga classes. Wendy looks forward to her next ten years of growth in the fitness industry and hopes to continue to help motivate people to meet and exceed their fitness goals.

If you enjoy intermediate step patterns and want a good cardio workout, then this is the class for you. This class may challenge the participants by introducing step patterns requiring 2 or more steps!

Step experienced strongly recommended.

Sandra Stessun BScOT©, STOTT pilates instructor AFLCA trainer and educator and a master trainer for BenderBall,™ is a 13 year veteran in the fitness industry. Integrating her academic training in movement analysis and activity adaptation, Sandra empowers her students to move with function and purpose.

Sandra is a registered Occupational Therapist working in the health and wellness industry to help people live healthier, happier lives! Sandra instructs a variety of group fitness classes, is a personal trainer and delivers numerous fitness and movement workshops to Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Coaches and other professional groups. Sandra writes regular health and wellness articles for many local publications in Alberta and presents ‘health tips’ on Global Television.

A weight training workout using a barbell and plates in the group fitness studio. It achieves maximum results and is the quickest way to get in shape. Our experienced instructors will focus on technique for safety and use their dynamic energy to power you through this amazing full body workout.

Judy is new to our community. Please give her a warm welcome

A great step workout without confusion. This step class will vary in intensity to provide good cardio conditioning. It will accommodate all fitness levels as different intensity options are offered.

I love music. I love moving. Growing up I was trained as a classical musician and dancer. Staying active after my dance training meant moving into the gym and I quickly fell in love with step aerobics. I don't think there was a better way for me to enjoy the two things I love! It was addictive! But it was 7 years later, while I was travelling overseas on a long journey, that I realized I didn't have any training that I could use to earn money while abroad. (I was working on farms to earn my way around) Then I thought, “exercise is a global language and I love it already, so why not look into becoming a group exercise leader?” When I returned to Edmonton, fate stepped in - I joined Spa Lady and the opportunity to teach fell into my lap.

I am so excited as I head into my 5th year of teaching. I still focus most of my energy on kickboxing, bootcamp, and strength classes, as these are the ones that get me moving! Moving in ways the body isn't used to is a great compliment to the normal physical routines we carry out day to day. Keep on movin' Spa Ladies! I'll see you in class!

A combination of boxing and kickboxing movements using easy to follow choreography. This class may incorporate kickboxing equipment such as heavy bags, gloves and targets to improve technique. This class is a sure thing to tone up your upper body and abdominals.

Dana Lang, age 27; recently married in September; Presently a psychiatric nurse at the Royal alex and Glenrose; Just finished nursing degree at the U of A; Teaching group fitness for year and a half, mostly kickboxing classes but will be teaching Sprint starting next week; Hobbies: sailing, kickboxing, ultimate frisbee, raquetball and just recently - scrapbooking

Zumba is the newest fitness trend and it is all about the PARTY!!! It's all about dancing! You'll be moving to Latin styles fused with Hip Hop and Reggaeton and you'll burn calories and work your core without even focusing on it! Come join us for the party and have fun!

I am a firm believer in keeping fit & healthy. I have been a Spa Lady member for about 20 years and have always been very active enjoying many sports and activities, from water skiing to downhill skiing and swimming to biking, I'll try anything that makes me move. Last year I put three sports together & competed in the World Masters Triathlon event (swim 1.5K, bike 40K, run 10K). I came home with "GOLD".

I have been teaching group fitness since Sept 2000. I started teaching bootcamp (AT) then moved on to teach, BFL, Step, SSP, and am presently teaching Sprint Circuit, Spa Ball & Body Shop at the Heritage location. I love teaching group fitness. To see the smiles on your faces as you push yourself to your limit or as you master a new move, and as we cool down the look of accomplishment and satisfaction that fills the room. To hear your stories of weight loss, strength gained, the smaller sizes you are wearing, how much better you sleep, you feel healthier, you eat better, how much you LOVE coming to classes and most of all, that you feel so good about yourself. If you feel good about yourself everything else falls into place.

Members asked "what keeps me motivated and where do I get my energy." -I don't take my body & health for granted. It is up to me to keep it healthy and active no one else can do it for me. (At 5 yrs old a bike accident should have killed me, Dr.s amazed at recovery, developed severe asthma at 20yrs old refused to give in to it, kept active, 15yrs later Dr.s can's believe remission. -Attending fitness & nutrition conferences/courses, keeps me fresh & up to date on whats new. -I can't stop getting older, but I can choose to stay young, mind, body & soul. **YOU, the members, your enthusiasm, energy and smiles. The more you want the more I will give. There is much truth in the saying "energy breeds energy". Just come to one of my classes, you'll see!! I leave you with this, "The BODY achieves what the MIND believes". "ACHIEVING starts with BELIEVING" Believe in yourself, trust yourself.