Kari has been instructing members at the YMCA for over 11 years. She started teaching group exercise classes at the University of Southern California back in 1989. Kari has taught everything from high-impact, low-impact, STEP and strength training. Currently, she is teaching Body Conditioning and Deep Water Aerobics. She is also certified to teach Silver Sneakers. Last year she earned her YMCA certification in personal training and her favorite part of her career is the inspiration she receives from her students!
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pete's education includes 2 years at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where he competed on nationally ranked swimming and tennis teams followed by completion of a bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish from Longwood University in Virginia in 1984. His personal training and teaching career started in 1995 when he became ACE certified & worked at The Spa Fitness Center in Costa Mesa for 6 years. He also received his SPIN certification in 1995 through Johnny G and gained invaluable experience working with an extremely professional clientele & staff working with general conditioning, obesity, high blood pressure & cancer patients as well as individuals seeking advanced training & regiments. In 2001, Pete came to the Newport-Mesa Family YMCA and was immediately involved with the tremendous array of fitness levels & demographics. He started the cycling program here and it continues to flourish today. In addition to assisting members in overall fitness needs, general conditioning & flexibility needs he is constantly working with weight loss issues, cardiovascular fitness, strength & core development. He continuously works with special populations including Alzheimer's, post cardiac & stroke patients and those with artificial hips, knees and shoulders. This work includes both land & water training and due to the emotional and psychological elements associated with these individuals; this has been his most challenging & fulfilling work.

To train with Pete, call (949) 642-9990

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