Kimberly James has been in the fitness industry since 1999. Within her years of experience, she has trained with Billy Blanks, the creator of Tae Bo ® in California, Washington D.C. and Kentucky, has been on QVC promoting fitness, and has been the featured instructor at Couples Negril Resort in Jamaica, West Indies.

Certifications include:

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  • Tae Bo ® group fitness instructor (4 years)
  • Kickboxing (6 years)
  • Ace Certified group fitness instructor (5 years)
  • NESTA certified Personal Fitness Trainer (3 years)
  • AFAA affiliated Member (3 years)

DANITA

"Don't cry because it happened, laugh because it is over"

"Dee" is an aerobic kickboxing instructor originally from Philly. Currently residing in Laurel, Maryland, Dee is an Account Manager who also coaches Basketball.

Indulgence: Seafood!

STAN

"I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength"

Stan is from wonderful Chocolate City USA but currently resides in Laurel, MD. Stan was one of the first Tae Bo instructors on the East Coast to be certified by the creator, Billy Blanks. Stan is a 3rd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do acquired in 1975. In 1978, he competed at the East Coast Karate Championships at Madison Square Garden and won 2nd place in the Middle Weight Division. When it comes to Tae Bo, Stan is an excellent trainer as he has taught over 10 instructors in the area to learn and become instructors (including Kimberly James). Teaching is his forte? Stan presently teaches Plumbing at Thomas Edison High School of Technology.

Can't Resist: Homemade Hamburgers: Ground beef mixed with rice, onions and spices

AYANNA

"It's your responsibility to make yourself happy and then share your happiness with others."

Ayanna is an aerobic kickboxing instructor from right here in Washington, DC. By day, you may find her keying it up as an IT Specialist, but home improvement projects and shopping are her joy.

Indulgence: Seafood, Mexican and the all American - Steak with a Baked Potato

ERICA

"I know I am in Redskin territory, but I hold it down for the Dallas Cowboys"

Wedding bells were heard in Sept. 2007 CONGRATULATIONS!!! Erica currently lives in Washington, DC but is originally from Dallas, Texas. Erica has been in the fitness industry for 9 years as a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.

MMMM…: Tex-Mex!
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NIKKI

Nikki is a native of Baltimore who graduated from University of Maryland, Eastern Shore with a BA in Exercise Science. Yep, this girl knows her stuff. She currently works full time motivating people and teaching specialized fitness classes for the Dept of Education. Her passions include basketball, modeling and making clothes.

Favorite dishes: Cheese Pizza and Veggies w/ ranch dressing

DEBBIE

"If you want to have something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done!"

Debbie was born in Barbados, West Indies and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She is currently a Real Estate Agent living in Greenbelt, Maryland. Debbie became hooked on TaeBo® after the birth of her twins in 1998, since then she became a certified TaeBo instructor in 2001. Besides exercising, Debbie loves reading, traveling, and eating Couou and Flying Fish (native Bajan dish)

LESLIE

"All things work together for good; when you do your part!"

Leslie was born and raised and still resides here in the nations Capital, or Capital Heights, MD. She has been a certified group exercise instructor since 1999 and loves to teach step. She has two sons and four grandchildren, and has over 30 years of experience in human resources. In her spare time, she loves to bowl or read a good book. As she considers retirement, she aspires to add personal training to her list of accomplishments. Seafood is her absolutely favorite with chicken a close second.