PRESENTER/TRAINER: SARA KOOPERMAN, JD
is the owner and Executive Director of SCW Fitness Education, founder of the MANIA Fitness Instructor Training Conventions and CEO of Les Mills Midwest. SCW offers over 16 certifications on everything from Personal Training to Pilates and Aquatics to Aging. Additionally, SCW is the largest producer of Fitness Instructor Training videos in the world, having created over 500 titles. Sara is a Ronald Reagan Gold Medal winner distinguishing her as a business leader who has contributed to the economic health of her community. She also received the state honor as Business Woman of the year. Sara appears frequently on CNN as a Health and Fitness Expert, is the Fitness Editor for OXYGEN MAGAZINE, is a former adjunct faculty member for the Kenneth Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research, a lecturer for the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Association of Sports Medicine, and the proud recipient of AEA’s Global Award for Contribution to the Aquatic Industry.
PRESENTER/TRAINER: CONNIE WARASILA
With more than 15 years in the aquatics industry, Connie Warasila is the acclaimed choreographer of WATERinMOTION. She is certified by ACE as a group exercise leader and personal trainer, AEA in aquatics, AFAA primary certificate, Yoga Fit yoga certified, Reebok for cycle and Pre and Post-Natal Exercise certified with the Moms in Motion Program through SCW Fitness. She has been awarded the Aquatic Exercise Association’s Fitness Professional of the Year, is a published author of articles in various trade publications and the Aquatic Exercise Fundamentals Certification for SCW Fitness. She teaches and presents in the USA and abroad and is presently teaching for Equinox and Sport & Health in Northern Virginia. She has traveled around the world presenting new and creative workshops to make fitness more accessible, professional and fun. Connie is also the featured presenter in seven water fitness videos and a marathon finisher with TEAM Diabetes.
PRESENTER/TRAINER: MELISSA LAYNE, MS Ed
has served as a group fitness director for Cruise Lines, Sportslife and Bally. She is a faculty member of North Georgia State University.
Melissa is certified by ACE, AFAA, AEA, SCW, as well as the state of Georgia as a Health and Physical Educator for grades K through 12.
She is featured in all current waves of WATERinMOTION and presents at MANIA and conducts instructor trainings. As an SCW Certifier for Sports Nutrition and Aqua Fundamentals, Melissa has influenced hundreds of fitness professionals. She is a former cheerleader and coach who loves all things fitness. She is an original team member for WATERinMOTION and active group instructor.
PRESENTER/TRAINER: IRENE MCCORMICK, MS, CSCS
is a group fitness instructor,consultant, author and Personal Trainer. Certifications include ACSM H/FI, ACE Group Fitness, Personal Trainer and Lifestyle & Weight Management, AFAA Primary, Step and Weight Room and National Strength & Conditioning Association CSCS, as well as several specialty certifications in Pilates mat, cardio kickboxing, Moms in Motion, Kids in Motion and group cycling. She presents WATERinMOTION at MANIA and conducts instructors trainings and has been featured in all the current Waves. Irene also provides SCW Certificates for Moms In Motion and Aqua Fundamentals. Her courses draw fitness pros from all walks of life. She also maintains a full docket of personal training clients and teaches when not on the convention trail. Mother of two and former track star, Irene is an original member of the WATERinMOTION team.
PRESENTER/TRAINER: BETH ANN NOWAK
Certified by AEA and ACE group fitness and personal training Beth Ann is the fitness director at her home club and hosts seminars and workshops promoting safe exercise for all ages and abilities. She is a member of the WATERinMOTION presenter team. Beth Ann Is a gymstick sponsored athlete, mother of a recent high school graduate, and former collegiate cheerleader. Her energy and enthusiasm brought her to WATERinMOTION as an original cast member. Her legs are featured in Waves 1 & 2. She presents WATERinMOTION live throughout the Midwest and joined the presenter team on the Wave 3 DVD. She is now a master trainer for WATERinMOTION.
PRESENTER/TRAINER: JEFF McMULLEN
Jeff has over 20 years of fitness experience. He is a nationally certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor residing in San Francisco, California. Jeff is a master trainer for CorePole™, Gliding™, TRX®, Gymstick™; and former Lululemon Ambassador. Jeff is also a favorite MANIA presenter and has been featured in 6 WAVES of WATERinMOTION. He actively sees dozens of personal training clients, teaches both aqua and land based fitness classes, and educated fitness professionals across the country.
PRESENTER/TRAINER: MANUEL VELAZQUEZ
Manuel is a Mind & Body Personal trainer, presenter and educator for major international fitness continuing education seminars and convention events. Manuel serves on faculty for ACE, AFAA, and AEA, and is also an AFAA Examiner and appears in many SCW internationally best-selling fitness DVDs. Manuel is the newest member to the WATERinMOTION Presenter Team and the proud creator of Ay Carumba! See Manuel's magnificent debut on WAVE 6!
