Staff Profiles

Bruce Heckert - Personal Trainer Supervisor

• Education: BS Kinesiology / Exercise Science (Spring 07)
• Certification: Certified Massage Therapist, Massage School of Santa Monica
• Hobbies: Cycling, Outdoors Activities
• Area of Special Interest: Weight Management, Nutrition
• Philosophy: Personal training for me is rewarding when I can help a client become healthier and improve their body composition

Scott Adams - Tight-n-Tone

• Certifications/Experience:36 years of Martial Arts experience, teaching for 30-years, ten years of Group Exercise teaching experience
• Jobs/Titles Held:CSUSB Group Exercise Instructor
• Hobbies/Areas of special interestMartial Arts, teaching aerobic classes
• Philosophy:Group Exercise is the phenomena of a group of people of different races, creeds, religions, and sexual orientation that voluntary get together to breathe hard, sweat profusely, and flail their bodies around while feeling emotionally comfortable about doing so.

Maria Alverado - Festejo, Cardio Funk

Education: B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Science (June 2008)
Certifications/Experience: Maria has been teaching Festejo for four years. She was the Queen of Festejo and Queen of Queens of Festejo in Southern California amongst Peruvian Committees in 2000, 2001, and 2002.
Hobbies/Areas of Special Interest: School, dance, school, play and watch sports, school, collect key chains, ice cream and did I mention school????
Philosophy: Group Exercise is an experience that allows you to work as a team to focus on your muscular strength and cardio endurance, which may be hard but also very satisfying and rewarding.

Jess Campos - Step

• Certifications/Experience:Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Primary Group Exercise Certification, CPR, EMT (Emergency Medical Training), Step (Advanced, Intermediate, Beginners), Sculpting with Hand, Weights, Yoga/Pilates, Aqua Fitness, Cardio-Kick Boxing
• Jobs/Titles Held:CSUSB Group Exercise Instructor
• Hobbies/Areas of special interestOut of country traveling, going to movies, volunteering for San Bernardino County Probation Department mentoring young adults, pretty much dull and humdrum
• Philosophy:Group Exercise is one of the best ways of releasing stress. Once you balance your stress level, everything else falls in place. In group exercise, you can always rely on your instructor and other participants to support your endeavors sincerely asking why you missed a class- peer pressure from within the group.

Tina Chang - Pilates

• Education:Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Graduate Student)
• Certifications/Experience:Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, and Hip Hop Danc, Minor in Dance
• Jobs/Titles Held:CSUSB Group Exercise Instructor
• Hobbies/Areas of special interestVolleyball, dance, going to the beach, movies, cooking, TV, getting Chai Tea from Starbucks
• Philosophy:Group Exercise is when the instructor guides students the correct way to practice a certain form of exercise while making it fun for everyone at the same time.

Chalon 'Loni' Conley - Personal Trainer, Absolute Abs, Advanced Abs, Butts-n-Guts

• Education: BS Kinesiology / Exercise Science (Spring 09)
• Certification: Personal Trainer 24 Hour Fitness
• Hobbies: Running, Playing Basketball, Working Out & Hanging Out with Friends
• Area of Special Interest: Abs, Strength & Conditioning
• Philosophy: Personal training for me is encouraging others to achieve their goals of a healthier life style

Cameron Faust-Silvas - Stretch, Hip Hop

Education: B.S. Kinesiology Concentration in Exercise Science/Pedagogy (Spring 06)
Hobbies: Working Out, Cheer/Dance, Sports
Areas of Special Interest: Weight Loss, Muscle Building
Philosophy: Personal Training for me is a learning and motivational tool used to create a positive change in ourselves.

Alyx Kahler - Power Pump, Kickboxing

• Education: BA in Psychology
• Major: Masters Student in I/O Psychology
• Certifications/Experience:AFAA group fitness certification, taught kickboxing for 5 years, taught martial arts for 7 years
• Hobbies/Areas of special interestSnowboarding, reading, going to concerts.
• Philosophy:Group Exercise should be fun and achievable for everyone.

Jon Martin - OD Staff / Personal Trainer / Sweat!

Education: A.S. Fire Science, B.S Kinesiology / Pedagogy (in progress)
Jobs/Titles Held: CSUSB Group Exercise Instructor, CSUSB Personal Trainer
Hobbies/Areas of special interest: Outdoor activities, camp, climbing hiking, Sports Training / Strength & Conditioning / Alternate Workouts / Weight Management
Philosophy: Group Exercise is a way to motivate you to get in shape. I’m here to help you jumpstart a healthy and active lifestyle.

Kevin Nunes - Grappling

• Education: B.S. Psychology (Senior)
• Certifications/Experience: Kevin has been in Martial Arts for a cumulative of 10 years. His background covers Muay Thai, Judo, Aikido, Jujitsu, Kickboxing, Boxing, and Tai Kwan Do.
• Jobs/Titles Held:CSUSB Group Exercise Instructor, CSUSB Building Manager
• Hobbies: Loves to play any sport and instrument, such as piano, guitar, and trumpet. Kevin enjoys watching movies and TV shows, especially Family Guy.
• Philosophy: Group Exercise is the way a person can express themselves freely without feeling self-conscious. It also helps build and develop self-confidence in body and soul.

Tiffany Thomas/Tabitha - Belly Dance

• Education: Associates Degree and currently working on Bachelor’s
• Major: Liberal Studies
• Certifications/Experience: Award-Winning Middle Eastern Cultural Dancer for 9 years
• Hobbies/Areas of special interestDancing, movies, playing with my dogs
• Philosophy: “All work and no play makes for a boring class.” Group Exercise is personal expression, creativity, and growth.