Karen Voight Fitness Influencer-American Fitness Couture
Fitness Icon Karen Voight is an internationally renowned health and wellness expert who has spent decades setting industry standards and expanding the horizons of health and fitness for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Widely considered one of fitness's brightest innovators, Karen blended her years of ballet training and exercise instruction to produce a wide variety of fitness and exercise videos and DVDs that cover everything from strength and cardiovascular training to yoga and Pilate’s instruction. She explains it in a convenient, motivating and above all, effective manner.

"All the workouts that I develop are biomechanically correct but at the same time, I want each participant to enjoy the workout and get a sense of accomplishment from their training" notes Karen.

Karen maintains a practical approach to fitness, and promotes realistic body image. "What works for me to get in shape also works for a lot of other people " She adds, "Glamour isn't the incentive. This field is about inspiration and realistic expectations." It's interesting to note that she has also personally trained top Hollywood celebrities such as Tina Turner and Bette Midler, co-starred in Your Personal Best with Elle Macpherson, and consulted with Paula Abdul on her dance workout tape.

Amongst her accolades, Karen has been named an "IDEAL Fitness Instructor of the Year" and was dubbed "One of the Ten Most Outstanding Working Women in America" by Glamour and "A Powerhouse in the Fitness Industry" by Shape. You can find Karen by visiting her website, www.KarenVoight.com.

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Dr. Jessica Matthews-American Fitness Couture

Jessica Matthews, M.S., E-RYT-500 is assistant professor of health and exercise science at Miramar College and associate kinesiology faculty at MiraCosta College. As a college professor, seasoned yoga educator and certified Reiki practitioner, she has developed and implemented 200- and 500-hour yoga teacher training programs at the college level. She also teaches a number of other health and exercise-science based courses, such as applied kinesiology, health; lifestyle and techniques of exercise leadership.

With a focus on holistic health and mindful living, Jessica is a certified health coach, author, speaker and content developer with an unyielding passion and commitment for empowering people to live their happiest, healthiest, most fulfilling and authentic lives. She serves as senior advisor for health and fitness education for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and is also a contributing editor for SHAPE.com.

Jessica is also a featured guest host on OWNTV's web-based video series #OWNSHOW. As a respected and internationally recognized wellness expert and go-to media resource, Jessica contributes regularly to numerous publications such as The New York Times, CNN, Yoga Journal, The Washington Post and Health magazine. She discusses topics ranging from healthful nutrition and effective exercise programs to the research-supported benefits of yoga and meditation.

Jessica holds a bachelors degree in physical education teacher education from Coastal Carolina University, where she graduated at the top of her class and was awarded the distinction of physical education student of the year. She also hold's a masters degree in physical education from Canisius College. Jessica has been making an impact in the world of health and fitness for the last 15 years in a number of different capacities. Prior to teaching full-time at Miramar College, she served in several key roles for ACE, including as exercise physiologist, certification director and senior health and fitness editor. You can find her @FitExpertJess.

Jessica is wearing one of our Flowy Workout Tank Tops and 3/4 Length High Waisted Leggings.


Jennifer Galardi-Fitness Influencer-American Fitness Couture

Jennifer Galardi has dedicated her life to inspiring others to find healing and happiness through holistic and healthy living. By bringing together her knowledge and experience across multiple disciplines including fitness, yoga, meditation and nutrition, Ms. Galardi has helped thousands of people find their path to wellness and good health. The nationally recognized star of more than a dozen best-selling dance, fitness and yoga titles, Jennifer is considered to be a leading voice and influencer in the health and wellness industry. She has also collaborated and contributed to titles for Kim Kardashian, Carmen Electra, Julianne Hough and talent from the hit show of “So You Think You Can Dance.” Major brands, including Microsoft XBOX, Nautilus, Body Bar and Coca-Cola, have called upon her knowledge to represent them in the healthy living category. Her workouts and tips have also been featured in popular magazines such as SELF, Shape, Fitness, Women’s Day, Cooking Light, Parents and others. She is a regular contributor to the Bowflex Insider Blog and in the process of completing her first book. You can find her writing on her own blog at www.donetheblog.com and learn more at www.jennifergalardi.com.


Chelsea Kruse-American Fitness Couture

Chelsea Kruse has her Bachelor of Science degree in Health, Sports, and Exercise Science from the University of Kansas. She is a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.
Combining her passion for health and fitness with years of competitive dance, Chelsea has perfected a signature style of training. She started her fitness career in Boston before making LA and Exhale Spa her home. Currently, she is the Mind Body Manager and Teacher in Santa Monica where she inspires students of all levels.
In addition to teaching the Exhale signature classes of barre, HIIT, cardio, and yoga, Chelsea is also a personal trainer. She was named one of the top trainers in Los Angeles by Racked LA and has been featured in Shape Magazine, LA Times, Los Angeles Confidential, Pop Sugar, Fabletics, Mixed Makeup, and Fab Fit Fun TV.

 


Breanne Mitchell-American Fitness Couture

Breann Mitchell is a San Diego native. She began her career in the fitness industry 16 years ago as a Group Exercise Instructor at San Diego State University. After obtaining her AFAA, NASM and ACSM certifications, she began personal training and completed her Kinesiology degree. Breann graduated from SDSU with a B.S. in Kinesiology, emphasis in fitness, nutrition and health. She has a wealth of experience training, teaching and programming everything from kickboxing, step, body sculpting, functional fitness, bootcamp, Mat Pilates, various forms of dance, and more.
After relocating to San Francisco in 2008, she went on to hold multiple roles at The San Francisco Bay Club. Her positions included Specialty Fitness Program Director, Pilates Director, Membership Director - all while continuing to teach group exercise and conduct personal training. In 2011, she left The Bay Club to start Xercise Lab as the SVP of Training and Choreography. During her time at Xercise Lab, she was a choreographer for all 10 Xercise Lab programs, creator of X3 Training. In May of 2015, she relocated to Santa Monica and took the position as Regional Fitness Programming Director for The Bay Club Company.

Breann is wearing our sportswear Camisole Top with Built-In Sports Bra & Breann is wearing our Strappy Back Workout Tank Top & buttery soft, peached nylon/lycra Mint High Waist 3/4 Length Legging