Meet the Instructors

 

Bill Aaron Bill Aaron: Running Instructor

Bill Aaron received his Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences with an emphasis in Fitness, Nutrition & Health. He is Head Cross-Country Coach at Kearny High, has coached cross-country at the intercollegiate level, and coaches marathoners. A marathoner himself, his personal best is 3hr and 31 min. He is also currently president of the San Diego Track Club.

 

Jennifer TiptonJennifer Tipton: Vinyasa Yoga

Jennifer Tipton, M.A., R.Y.T., has been leading group fitness classes since 1998 and she has found the experience to be extremely rewarding. She works full time in the industry and oversees corporate and residential fitness programs all over San Diego. Jennifer has taught at the ARC for several years and enjoys the energy of the students and the camaraderie of he other fitness professionals. She believes that fitness brings positive benefits that last a lifetime. Jennifer is an ACE certified personal trainer, AFAA certified group fitness instructor, and a Star 2 Spinning instructor. She has completed two 200-hour yoga teacher training programs and continues to study with many well-known instructors. Learn more about Jennifer at www.yoginifitness.com

 

Joseph ClarkJoseph Clark: Capoeira Instructor

Joe's Capoeira training began seven years ago here in San Diego under Contra-Mestre Paulo Batuta of Capoeira Mandinga San Diego www.capoeirasd.com. CM Batuta is a native of Brazil and has been practicing for over 20 years. For the past 10 years he has been teaching in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego. Under his leadership, Joe has had the opportunity to train in Brazil several times, adding further diversity to their style of Capoeira. As a graduate of SDSU, Joe seeks to share this rich art with the student body and local community.

 

Kelly Harrison: Meditation Instructor

Kelly Harrison has been a meditation practitioner for 14 years, teaching in both New York and California for the past 3 years. She has studied a variety of faiths and traditions as well as studied with both Tibetan and Western Masters. The practice of meditation has brightened her life in such a profound way, that she would like to share what she has learned with others with similar interests. Currently she also teaches introductory classes in Pacific Beach.

 

Allison BassetAllison Bassett: Fit For Fun

Allison is an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor who specializes in older adult and youth programs. She incorporates functional exercises, yoga, fun and laughter in all of her classes. In addition to teaching the ARC's Fit for Fun class, she works in a research lab at SDSU and is a health coach for Healthy Adventures Foundation.

 

Nancy HermanNancy Herman: Fit For Fun

Nancy has been strength training and attending group fitness classes for over 20 years. In 2008 she fulfilled a longtime goal and made a career change by completing her personal training certification through AFAA. In the summer of 2008, Nancy began teaching an adult fitness rec class at the ARC called Fit for Fun Rec Class, including aerobics and conditioning components. During her early years of working out, Nancy was inspired by a female personal trainer, bodybuilder, and fitness instructor; working with her allowed Nancy to learn from a great resource. She hopes to inspire, challenge, and bring fun to the workouts of all individuals she encounters.

 

Rick Johnson: Tennis

Rick is a USPTA certified tennis professional who has been teaching privately for over 25 years. He has extensive knowledge of all styles of play, including both the classical and the modern games. Rick specializes in detailed stroke analysis, precision fine-tuning and in developing simple but effective stroke production techniques that give every student a solid foundation upon which to further improve. Even if your tennis ambitions peak at recreational, Rick will provide you with a deeper understanding of the game, not only enhancing your on-court performance, but equipping you with a better trained eye to make watching advanced and even professional players more enjoyable.

 

Zephen SpechtZephen Specht: Kung fu

Zephen Specht life in the martial arts began in 1998 while attending college in DeKalb, Illinois. From 1998 to 2004 he began the study of Tai Praying Mantis and Northern Shaolin Kung-Fun under Sifu Arthur Berry. During that time he was very active in the local martial arts tournaments and demonstrations. Then from 2004 to 2005 he studied with Mike Popovics at a mixed martial art school in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Zephen is currently teaching Kung-Fu at San Diego State University, California. http://yfmaa.com/home.html

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Last update: 6/30/09