Here's a list of the Bally Total Fitness instructors volunteering their time for the AIDS Ride. Check out their profiles below or shoot them an e-mail to thank them.
| NAME | Barry Lau |
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| AGE | 31 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS | bwlau@mninter.net |
| TYPE OF MUSIC USED IN CLASS | It varies. Sometimes I use a lot of techno / dance. Other times I use 70s and 80s. I have a whole range of music taste. |
| WHY I AM VOLUNTEERING MY TIME FOR THE AIDS RIDERS | I have been involved with the AIDS Rides for the past 5 years. I have grown such a passion for riding that I decided to get certified as a spin instructor a couple of year ago. In doing so, I wanted to help train riders for a journey of a lifetime. It's awesome seeing them improve from their first spin class to the day of the ride. |
| DAYS I TEACH FOR THE AIDS RIDE SPIN PROGRAM | Fridays 5:30 P.M. - St. Louis Park Saturdays 9:15 A.M. - Richfield |
| OTHER TIMES THAT I TEACH OUTSIDE OF THE AIDS RIDE SPIN PROGRAM | Mondays 6:00 P.M. - Bloomington I'm also a sub when other instructors are not available to teach their class. |
| HOW LONG HAVE I BEEN TEACHING SPIN | I've been teaching spin for about two years now. I started teaching at the Regency Athletic Club in downtown Minneapolis. After my services were no longer required, I came to Bally Total Fitness and started up the FREE Spin Program. |
| WHAT CAN A SPIN STUDENT EXPECT FROM MY CLASS | I am a total Johnny G instructor. I focus a lot on riding form, cadence, heart rate, you name it! I have been told by my students and peers that I have a real "passion" for teaching and that it is an intense full mind / body workout. By the end of my class, the students have had a good workout. |
| WHAT DO I DO FULL-TIME | I'm a software development manager. |
| SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT MYSELF | I sang for Christmas Eve mass in 1997 at the Vatican directly behind Pope John Paul II. They showed it on international television. It was awesome! |
| NAME | Bobby Vigil |
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| AGE | 45 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS | robert.c.vigil@honeywell.com |
| TYPE OF MUSIC USED IN CLASS | Motivating, energizing music made up of techno, jazz, and rock beats. |
| WHY I AM VOLUNTEERING MY TIME FOR THE AIDS RIDERS | I have a passion for cycling and spinning. I enjoy sharing that passion with those who desire to improve their riding skill, technique, and fitness. |
| DAYS I TEACH FOR THE AIDS RIDE SPIN PROGRAM | Sub on Saturdays and Sundays when available. |
| OTHER TIMES THAT I TEACH OUTSIDE OF THE AIDS RIDE SPIN PROGRAM | Wednesdays 5:30 P.M. -
Richfield Thursdays 6:30 P.M. - Richfield |
| HOW LONG HAVE I BEEN TEACHING SPIN | 3 years |
| WHAT CAN A SPIN STUDENT EXPECT FROM MY CLASS | Fun, energizing class with emphasis on techniques that can be transferred outside. |
| WHAT DO I DO FULL-TIME | Employee training at Honeywell International. |
| SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT MYSELF | I have played competitive soccer for almost 25 years. |
| NAME | Geoff Torgerson |
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| AGE | 31 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS | tctorg@hotmail.com |
| TYPE OF MUSIC USED IN CLASS | EVERYTHING ... from hard rock to techno to pop, from 93X to Cities 97! |
| WHY I AM VOLUNTEERING MY TIME FOR THE AIDS RIDERS | I've been trying to participate in the ride myself for a few years but it happens to coincide with my semi-annual sales meeting in July. So ... once again this year I will be trying to make it work with my schedule. HOWEVER, if I am unable to do it I feel good that by teaching this class I'm giving a little something, however indirectly, to the ride and the cause! |
| DAYS I TEACH FOR THE AIDS RIDE SPIN PROGRAM | Wednesdays 5:30 P.M. - St. Louis Park |
| OTHER TIMES THAT I TEACH OUTSIDE OF THE AIDS RIDE SPIN PROGRAM | Mondays 12:00 P.M. -
Bloomington Wednesdays 12:00 P.M. - Bloomington Sometimes on Fridays 12:00 P.M. - Bloomington |
| HOW LONG HAVE I BEEN TEACHING SPIN | 2 years |
| WHAT CAN A SPIN STUDENT EXPECT FROM MY CLASS | A great workout at THEIR pace to a wide variety of music. (Oh yeah, and a teacher that talks too much and cracks stupid jokes!) |
| WHAT DO I DO FULL-TIME | I'm a Sales Rep for Doc Martens Shoes |
| SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT MYSELF | I've signed up for boxing at
Uppercut Gym and Improve at Stevie Rays ... so I can try to make people
laugh and cry ... Of course, cry because my jokes are so bad they can drive
you mad and laugh because the heavy bag knocks me when I hit it!) Oh also, I'm in a band without a name and no place to play ... but LOTS of energy!! (hence the picture) |
| DO I EAT BROCCOLI? | No, but thanks for asking! |
| NAME | Kenny Lewis |
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| AGE | 39 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS | kennyrlewis@aol.com |
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| WHY I AM VOLUNTEERING MY TIME FOR THE AIDS RIDERS | |
| DAYS I TEACH FOR THE AIDS RIDE SPIN PROGRAM | Sundays 9:15 A.M. - Richfield |
| OTHER TIMES THAT I TEACH OUTSIDE OF THE AIDS RIDE SPIN PROGRAM | Mondays 6:30 P.M. - Richfield Wednesdays 12:00 P.M. - Richfield |
| HOW LONG HAVE I BEEN TEACHING SPIN | 5 years |
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| WHAT DO I DO FULL-TIME | Finishing my last semester in law school at William Mitchell. |
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