It's Live!

So so so excited!

As all of you know I love fitness instructing. In the words of Tyler "it combines all the things you love; being in front of people, dancing, singing, friends, fun,and bossing people around!" (thanks honey)

But what some of you don't know is how this journey began. In 2004 I had gained some weight. A combination of working/eating in the costco food court and not exercising had taken a toll on my body. I didn't look terrible, but I didn't feel awesome. I really wanted to get into an exercie routine but I didn't know where to start. Then one magical day I was watching TV and I saw the Turbo Jam infomercial! I am a bad infomercial junky and the workouts looked fun so I ordered them.

It may sound cheesy but those DVD's changed my life. Soon, my back fat and love handles were gone! I looked forward to my workouts! The music and moves were awesome and most of all I saw results. I borrowed them to friends and family members and in the process my aunt (Bethany Peacock-yes I do have an aunt who has my maiden name) told me I should become an instructor! At first I was nervous but had been doing p90x and was feeling very fit and strong so I jumped in! I became Turbo Kick certified in 2008 and life has exploded from there!

I have been working at the University of Utah field house since January 2009. I love encouraging people and teaching them that exercise can be fun. My students are inspirational to me and I love the high I get from seeing them succeed. I am now a certified fitness instructor with the American Fitness and Aerobic Association (AFAA). I am Hip Hop Hustle, Piyo and Zumba certified. I am currently doing Chalean Extreme to build muscle and I teach 5 classes a week. 5 years ago I could not have imagined all the wonderful experiences and opportunities I would have in fitness. I have seen people work through their struggles, and find joy and happiness!

I am an educator and a life long learner and helping other people achieve their fitness goals is the most rewarding teaching I do! I am now jumping into a new and exiting world with Beachbody-the company who produces turbo jam, turbo fire, p90x, insanity etc....
These workouts are the real deal! Please feel free to peruse my site and contact me if you have any questions.

One thing I know for sure. You can be whoever you want to be! If you want to try something new, do it! If you want to change the way you feel, make a change. You do not have to be perfect, you just have to be your best self!

We are all a work in progress and anything is possible when we are willing to learn!

http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/bethanygilson