MEET OUR WELLBEING TEAM

Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Delaware with a minor in Biology.  Besides her career in Sports Medicine treating athletic injuries, she has been in the fitness industry for the last 19 years as an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and ACE Personal Trainer.  The energy and drive in group fitness sparked her on a path to motivate others and is certified to teach Les Mills BodyPump, BodyCombat, and BodyAttack.  To her, there is no better feeling then teaching a high energy class that leaves everyone feeling successful and accomplishing more than they thought they could

Jennifer has been teaching in the Group Fitness industry since 2009 for local gyms in the area and the City of Newark. She is certified and licensed in different formats such as Pilates, Barre, Cardio Sport, Zumba, Zumba Toning, Strong by Zumba, Aqua Zumba.  She feels it’s always important to connect with her students as she inspires them on their fitness journey.  She enjoys giving back to others by organizing various fundraising events in her community and likes to work with special needs individuals. Her hobbies include running, biking and training for half and full marathons.

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Chelsea is the Fitness Coordinator for the UD Employee Health and Wellbeing Program and is certified to teach BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, GRIT, Zumba, and Cycle. For Chelsea, group fitness to her is one of the most empowering programs to be involved in. As an instructor, you have the power to motivate and challenge participants to give their best absolute effort in everything they do. The best feeling is when you give your energy off to your participants, they give it right back, and all of you realize nothing is stopping you from completing this workout. That community “feel” is what draws Chelsea back each class.

Jaime works as a Research Geologist at the Delaware geological Survey.  She began teaching fitness classes for UD in 2011 and is certified in BODYPUMP, HIIT, and Cycle.  Jaime discovered group exercise as a graduate student at UD and was immediately hooked on the energy, motivation, socialization and workout variety that comes with fitness classes.  Her favorite part about teaching is helping members progress in their workouts and surprising themselves by achieving new milestones.  Outside of teaching, Jaime loves to garden, cook, bake, hike and trail run!

Polly is the Director of Conference & Event Services at UD and an adjunct professor in Hospitality Business management. With 30 years of fitness class teaching experience, Polly loves to have fun engage with her participants, while also improving their confidence, strength, health, and mindset at the same time.

Herbert is certified Health Coach and Tai Chi Chuan Instructor, as well as Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Consultant.  Herbert loves to see students connect the “Breath” with the “Movements” eventually receiving the health benefits from their Tai Chi/Qigong practice.

Herbert is certified Health Coach and Tai Chi Chuan Instructor, as well as Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Consultant.  Herbert loves to see students connect the “Breath” with the “Movements” eventually receiving the health benefits from their Tai Chi/Qigong practice.

Certified yoga instructor, Andrea also is a jewelry designer and loves to paddleboard and boat outside of her practice. She loves watching her students grow and become more in tune with their bodies.

Ben is a certified Body Pump instructor; he also works as a Data Analyst for the College of Health Sciences. When he’s not teaching group fitness or staring at hundreds of lines of code, he enjoys running, lifting, and playing tennis. As a Pump instructor, his biggest goals are to make people smile and feel good about their workouts.

Isabella is currently a Spanish and Health Behavioral Science Double Major at the University of Delaware. She has been teaching Zumba since 2018 and absolutely loves teaching because every class feels like a dance party!

Maryann is certified to teach Pilates, barre, Les Mills BODYFLOW, Les Mills BARRE, Aerial Yoga, and Meditation. Outside of fitness, Maryann is a paralegal and loves to travel and cook. Her favorite thing about teaching group fitness classes is the opportunity to connect with members and help inspire them on their wellness journey.

Chelsea is the Fitness Coordinator for the UD Employee Health and Wellbeing Program and is certified to teach BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, GRIT, Zumba, and Cycle. For Chelsea, group fitness to her is one of the most empowering programs to be involved in. As an instructor, you have the power to motivate and challenge participants to give their best absolute effort in everything they do. The best feeling is when you give your energy off to your participants, they give it right back, and all of you realize nothing is stopping you from completing this workout. That community “feel” is what draws Chelsea back each class.

Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Delaware with a minor in Biology.  Besides her career in Sports Medicine treating athletic injuries, she has been in the fitness industry for the last 19 years as an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and ACE Personal Trainer.  The energy and drive in group fitness sparked her on a path to motivate others and is certified to teach Les Mills BodyPump, BodyCombat, and BodyAttack.  To her, there is no better feeling then teaching a high energy class that leaves everyone feeling successful and accomplishing more than they thought they could

Polly is the Director of Conference & Event Services at UD and an adjunct professor in Hospitality Business management. With 30 years of fitness class teaching experience, Polly loves to have fun engage with her participants, while also improving their confidence, strength, health, and mindset at the same time.

Renee has been teaching group exercise for 20 years and has been a personal trainer for 6 years.  She loves connecting with members through music and movement and motivating them to be their best self. Her favorite quote is “Workout because you love your body, not because you hate it.”

Jaime works as a Research Geologist at the Delaware geological Survey.  She began teaching fitness classes for UD in 2011 and is certified in BODYPUMP, HIIT, and Cycle.  Jaime discovered group exercise as a graduate student at UD and was immediately hooked on the energy, motivation, socialization and workout variety that comes with fitness classes.  Her favorite part about teaching is helping members progress in their workouts and surprising themselves by achieving new milestones.  Outside of teaching, Jaime loves to garden, cook, bake, hike and trail run!

Jennifer has been teaching in the Group Fitness industry since 2009 for local gyms in the area and the City of Newark. She is certified and licensed in different formats such as Pilates, Barre, Cardio Sport, Zumba, Zumba Toning, Strong by Zumba, Aqua Zumba.  She feels it’s always important to connect with her students as she inspires them on their fitness journey.  She enjoys giving back to others by organizing various fundraising events in her community and likes to work with special needs individuals. Her hobbies include running, biking and training for half and full marathons.

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Jess has been a fitness instructor since 2008 and a Les Mills coach since 2012. Her full time gig is right here on campus within the Development & Alumni Relations Office. Jess is a UD alumnae with a Masters in Health Promotion as well as a Nationally Certified Health Coach. Her passion is to help others live better! If you don’t find her at work or in the gym, she is probably either watching football or reading on the beach depending on the season!

Christine has been in the fitness industry since 1984 and teaching Yoga since 1998. She has a 500hr Yoga Teacher Training Certification and is a Level 1 Yoga Therapist. She has training in reiki, energy exercise, group exercise and spiritual leadership certification. Christine is owner of a yoga studio and creator of YES- Yoga for Emotional Support. Her favorite thing about teaching yoga is guiding people to heal and to feel and be their best. She enjoys teaching dynamic flow classes that suit each individual on that day!