RISE Small Group Training
RISE offers the following classes:
RISE GROUP X CLASSES
Highly varied line-up of classes designed to make you look and feel your best. The experienced instructors will motivate you to get in shape and have fun doing it! All classes suitable for all levels: cardio yoga, mat Pilates, zumba, yoga flow, cardio hip hop, barre, HIIT, tai chi fusion and kickboxing. Group X classes are included in Rise Wellness Center membership.
RISE SMALL GROUP TRAINING CLASSES
Our highly skilled, experienced and certified trainers use the Rise equipment and your body to create a training program that is tailored to your needs, your body and your life.
We currently offer the following group training classes:
Bootcamp: This small group training class will focus on an integrated, client focused training that focuses on weight training, strength conditioning, core conditioning and overall endurance. You can burn calories, improve your heart health, boost your metabolism and increase your muscle strength! Open to all levels & modifications will be provided if asked for. Bring your own water and mat (optional).
Yoga: Need to recharge and relax your body and mind? Come to a yoga class with one of our amazing instructors while they take you through a series of postures, focus on breathing techniques and sometime meditation. Each instructor aims to exercise your body in a way that it becomes more fit, flexible and balanced, and promotes your emotional well-being. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat and water.
Mat Pilates: Mat Pilates is a great way to stretch and strengthen your body, primarily the muscles of the core, which span from your hips to your shoulders. Mat Pilates is done on the floor using an exercise or yoga mat and employs controlled breathing during body weight resisted movement to build core strength. All exercises can be modified and all levels are welcome! Bring your own mat and grip socks.
The classes are limited to 10 participants so the instructor is able to offer form corrections, modifications and encouragement! Pre-registration is required, as well as a completed waiver.
RISE REFORMER PILATES CLASSES
The Pilates reformer program at Rise is based on the principles of Joseph Pilates and aims to improve core strength, posture, balance and flexibility.
We currently offer the following Reformer Pilates classes:
Reformer Pilates: Our small group Pilates Reformer classes utilize spring-controlled resistance to build core strength, increase flexibility, endurance and coordination. Our classes focus on full body fitness that can be faster paced with smooth transitions and flow. We will provide cues to help you control and pace the movements through multiple sets and reps so you ‘feel the burn’. Instructors will use various props to keep it interesting and fun! Props can include the box, mini ball, light weights, jumpboard, or resistance bands.
HIIT Reformer: HIIT Reformer is a dynamic, fast-paced Pilates Reformer class that includes creative combinations of fluid non-stop movements, combining Pilates fundamentals in strengthening and mobility with cardio intervals to provide a full body workout. This class will provide the benefits of core strengthening, endurance, improved balance & control along with increasing your heart rate to burn calories. All Props and the jumpboard will be used and exercises can be modified. Stay hydrated!
Cardio Reformer: Cardio Pilates incorporates traditional Pilates with energetic movement that will increase your heart rate. In addition to using the jumpboard this class uses props that make you feel the burn and includes elements of body conditioning, strength training and Barre. This class has a quicker pace than our regular reformer classes and will leave you feeling energized and probably a little sweaty! Stay hydrated!
Reformer Stretch & Strengthen: Our Reformer Stretch & Strengthen class combines flexibility and stretching with the benefits of Pilates exercises that work to strengthen the core, back, and shoulders. Enjoy the slow pace, deep breathing, mindful breaks and stretching.
Grip Socks are required for class participation (you can purchase a pair in the studio), and a completed waiver.
Private Pilates sessions for individuals and couples are also available. Book here.
RISE Gym and Wellness Center trainers and instructors
Personal TrainingSmall Group Training Instructor
Aaron Delgerbat
Aaron is happy to start this journey at Rise! As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with 11 years of experience teaching group fitness classes and effective one-on-one sessions. Aaron is ready and excited to help you with your fitness goals! When working with Aaron you will focus on technique and actively working towards results and challenges. His expertise lies in coaching, instruction, nutrition principles, weight management and healthy living. Aaron is also an accomplished body builder and enjoys hiking and riding his motorcycle!
Personal TrainingSmall Group Training Instructor
Brandi Szabo
Brandi is a 42-year old mother and has spent 13 years pursuing personal fitness, and teaching friends. She has been certified for 3 years as a Personal Trainer, an Insanity and Cycling instructor, and a P90X trainer.
Fitness is the fountain of youth, and Brandi loves sharing that gift with others. It’s her goal to find a way to make it fun so you want to come back for more. Brandi has back and knee problems, so she knows a lot about strengthening the core, back & knees. It is her goal to help you reach your goals in a healthy and happy way, and help strengthen you for your future.
Her interests include endurance races, yoga, sand sculpting, and fitness in general.
Brenda Crysler
Brenda is a Certified Personal Trainer and a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. Certified through NASM with a Corrective Exercise Specialty, she enjoys programming workouts focused on interval training, weightlifting, and functional movement. She appreciates getting to know each client, their fitness history and goals, and finds it a pleasure to craft tailored workouts that challenge people mentally & physically, while progressing toward a common objective. As a part of her team, you’ll gain strength, knowledge, and improve your personal body mechanics to turn your fitness goals into lifetime habits. As a mother of two boys, Brenda is also passionate about working with pre & post-natal clients in order to maintain an enduring and healthy lifestyle during these significant life changes and milestones.
Emmy Kastning
You may recognize Emmy as one of our managers as he spends most of his days at our front desk. He is now expanding his career in Rise as a group fitness instructor. Emmy found his passion for fitness when beginning his transition (female-to-male) in 2018 and throughout his time at Rise. He enjoys helping people reach their fitness goals and pushing them to their limits for a great workout while incorporating bodyweight exercises, functional training and weightlifting. Emmy will help you gain strength, stability and body awareness throughout his classes.
Personal Trainer
Gernard Labaco
My fitness journey started in highschool when I began wrestling which continued on through college. My degree in kinesiology ignited my passion for fitness, so after graduating, I pursued my career as a personal trainer. I really enjoy doing corrective exercises and functional training to help others feel better and move better in their daily lives. In my spare time, I love to travel, hike and spend time with family and friends.
Certifications:
B.S Kinesiology w/ emphasis Rehabilitation Science
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Certified Glue Specialist
ISSA Nutritionist
ISSA Weight Management Specialist
ISSA Elite Trainer
ISSA Fitness Coach
NASM Women’s Fitness Specialist
Jessica Lizardo
Jessica discovered her love for yoga asana in 2010. After many years of studying to become a classical cellist, she decided to channel her devotion to music into her new found love for yoga asana. Awareness of the immediate impact this practice had on her mental and emotional wellbeing led her to pursue a 200-hr RYT training, and through exposure to the different practices of movement, and contrology, opened up her world to Pliates. She started teaching yoga in 2014 and became trained in the Power Pilates Mat series in 2019. She has taught yoga asana in studios and community centers in Orange County, as well as a trauma-informed yoga series at her alma maters, the University of Southern California and UC Irvine and through mental health and trauma center in Burlingame. She is proud to have been a part of the Rise BodyWorks community since 2019 and carries the same trauma-informed lens and approach in her teaching through the use of language and modifications, and facilitates safe exploration of exercises in students’ bodies. In addition to teaching and practicing, Jessica provides mental health services for youth and families, seeks to deepen her knowledge and skills in these professions, and hopes to merge her skills in ways that help others experience a sense of freedom and alignment in both body and mind. In her down time, she enjoys exploring the greater outdoors with her doberman and going on food adventures with her loved ones.
Jessica Richman
Jessica is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute, a NASM certified personal trainer and NESTA certified mat pilates instructor. She believes exercise is fundamental to living a well-balanced life, and truly enjoys helping people to become a better stronger version of themselves.
Personal Trainer
Katherine Lovejoy
We are excited to introduce Katherine, your dedicated fitness coach who is committed to helping you transform your life.
With her specialization in strength and endurance training, HIIT circuit training, weight loss, and body re-composition strategies, Katherine is the perfect partner for achieving your fitness goals.
But she is much more than just a trainer; she is a compassionate guide who understands the importance of building a sustainable lifestyle.
Katherine’s approach provides the perfect balance of care and accountability, ensuring that you stay on track towards a healthier, more energetic, and more confident you.
So, if you’re ready to make lasting lifestyle changes, Katherine is here to help you overcome your struggles and setbacks and achieve your wellness goals.
Personal Trainer
Malia Jones
We are thrilled to introduce Coach Mal, a highly experienced and certified personal trainer who specializes in working with clients of all ages and fitness levels. With a degree from UC Berkeley and over 8 years of experience, Coach Mal has been helping people achieve their fitness goals through personalized training programs and expert guidance. Whether you are looking to lose weight, build muscle, or improve your overall health, Coach Mal can help you get there.