Arthur (AJ) McDaniel, leading fitness expert in the health industry is a certified Personal Trainer recognized by the I.F.P.A. (International Fitness Professionals Association) and N.A.S.M. (National Academy of Sports Medicine). A competitive body builder who trained under the guidance and tutelage of former Mr. World, Mike Katz of Hamden, CT, A.J. has been involved in weight training and fitness training since the age of 13.

A.J. has worked in the personal training and fitness industry since 2002 and has been strength and conditioning consultant since 2006. A Certified Personal Trainer, and Fitness Director for World Gym in Oakville, CT (2008 - 2009), A.J. has received several coveted fitness industry honors including:

Bally's "Elite Trainer" 2006 & 2007 - Bally’s Elite Trainer Award winners are chosen from a field of over 1000 trainers in the Bailey’s Fitness Corporation world-wide. Only 5 winners are chosen for the award yearly, out of entrants from the entire New England region.

A.J.'s fitness expertise has been aided by over 14 years of experience working in Emergency Care and with persons affected by early stages of Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, and quadriplegia. A.J.'s background in the medical field and in Exercise Physiology has allowed him to develop effective fitness programs for beginning exercisers to competitive body builders.

To learn more about A.J. McDaniel, contact him at (203) 802 1516 arthurjmcdaniel@yahoo.com

Megan Lutz teaches Hatha Yoga, Pilates Reformer, Pilates Mat and Spinning. She is also a Destination Spa outdoor guide leading road cycling, kayaking and hiking. She has experience as a Corporate Health and Fitness Program Manager and a Corporate Health and Fitness Specialist. Megan’s occupation as an outdoor guide allows her to integrate the natural, outdoor world with the mindful practice of Hatha Yoga.

She believes nature brings one’s mind into present moment time through engaging all the senses. Her goal in her Hatha Yoga classes is to integrate the natural world into the yoga experience thus deepening the students’ present moment time experience while embracing the mind, body, spirit and soul connection. For more information, check out www.peacefulwaywellness.com. Megan can be reached directly at (203) 733 6494, megan@peacefulwaywellness.com.

Megan's credentials/certifications:

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Graduate – Lotus Gardens Yoga School
Pilates Mat & Reformer Instructor – IM=X Exercise Corporation
Personal Trainer – National Academy of Sports Medicine
Performance Enhancement Specialist – National Academy of Sports Medicine
Spinning Instructor – Mad Dogg Athletics
First Aid, CPR, & Automated External Defibrillator – American Red Cross
Wilderness First Aid – Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities

Sarah Devino, certified Zumba instructor, has over 15 years of dance experience. She began taking classes through the Waterbury Parks and Recreation Dance program at the age of 3. She has years of experience in tap, jazz and hip hop dancing and has danced at a competitive level for many years.

Sarah started taking Zumba classes in 2007 and became certified to teach Zumba in 2008. She is also certified in group exercise by AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America). After teaching Zumba for over 2 years, Sarah believes that working out can be both fun and effective.
For more information, contact Sarah, 203-217-3146. Sarah.Devino@yahoo.com

Ruben Moya

Ruben loves to dance and his style is electric. He has a background in fitness and ballroom dancing in his native country of Chile. Ruben has a passion for teaching Zumba and his classes are a blast...

Licensed in Zumba Basic 1 and Zumba Toning.

Ruben can be reached at (860) 985-3197 or ruban.a.xx66@gmail.com.