Barry Greene Jr. - Fitness/ Wellness Coordinator
Barry is originally from St. Louis, Missouri where he was born and raised. He just completed his Masters in Public Administration and has a bachelors in Exercise Science and Nutrition both from Southeast Missouri State University where he also lettered in football. He is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incoporated. He is a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. He is a family man who loves his daughter Alayla very much. If you like to work hard and play hard, he is here for you. He knows that EXERCISE IS A WAY OF LIFE, NOT A FAD!
(909)537-3862 |Ryan Larson - Exercise and Wellness Supervisor, Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor
Ryan is currently working on his Masters in Criminal Justice here at CSUSB.If you think you recognize him, its because he is also our resident Butts-n-Guts and Vintage Fitness Group Exercise Teacher. His personal fitness philosophy is "You can do anything you put your mind to. I strive to be the best at everything I do." Ryan has been certified and working as a Personal Trainer since 2007. He has also been invovled in athletics his whole life. mainly in soccer and baseball. Ryan played soccer collegiately for the Coyotes and served as captain of one of the best soccer teams in the history of CSUSB athletics. Ryan enjoys the competitive nature sport brings into the Rec Center.Ryan LOVES to work out. He is always out there challenging his body to the max. Ryan also enjoys playing sports, challenging Rick to Ping Pong or any other competitive activity and spending time with his girlfriend.
Elaine Burkholder - Aqua Aerobics
Classes Taught: Aqua Aerobics
Hometown: Yucaipa, CA
Fitness Philosophy: I love life and making people is very important to me! I do my best at doing this through doing what I love...exercise and a lot of amiling! It energizes me and my hope is that it might rub off on the people I exercise with!
Experience: Elaine has taught Aqua Aerobics at CSUSB since 2004 and has put many a smile on faces that she sees at the pool daily. Elaine also works in the Wellness Office at the Student Health and Psychological Counseling Center and and has seen firsthand what the lack of exercise can do to our body's and mind's. The effects of getting even a half hour of exercise a day is so beneficial for our wellbeing.
Education/Certification:
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Interests and Hobbies: Elaine rides her bike about 3 times a week and on most weekends will ride for about 38 miles! He also does land aerobics during the week when she is not in the pool. She loves backpacking/hiking, biking, kayaking and camping.
3 Adjectives that Describe Elaine:
1. Happy
2. Energetic
3. Fun
Bien Fule-Ver - Group Exercise Instructor
Larry Knapp - Operations Staff/Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor
Larry also known as L.J., is graduating this spring with a degree in Kinesiology. He is currently in the contemplation stage of deciding what he would like to do twith his degree, but in the meantime he is striving to become a personal trainer and sometime in the future he is going to open his own gym or rehabilitation center!
Natalia Reynaga - Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor
Hometown: America's Finest City: Sun Diego, CA
Classes Taught: Hard CORE, Boot Camp X
Fitness/Personal Philosophy: Hakuna Matata. Oh and No Pain, No Gain.
Why Personal Training?: I love helping people feel better about themselves and providing them with the knowledge on how to become healthy.
Experience: Natalia has been a Personal Trainer since June of 2010. She underwent an extensive preparatory program at her previous school which has given her the skills and knowledge to excel as a trainer. She has also been both a gymnastics and kickboxing instructor.
Education/Certification:
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
A.S. Exercise and Wellness, B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Science
Area of Expertise: Natalia excels in Sport Specific training.
Interests and Hobbies: Natalia loves to spend time at the beach, eat and of course stay physically active.
1. Adventurous
2. Energetic
3. Cheerful
R Chris Riojas - Grappling
Certifications/Experience: Judo Brown Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Hobbies: Running, competitive grappling, brewing beer at home
Philosophy: Group Exercise is a group of people working towards a common goal, brought together by the sport practiced.
David Sanchez - Group Exercise Instructor
Classes Taught: Fight Like a Girl
Hometown: Redlands, CA
Fitness Philosophy: "It's not that you are better than someone else that's important, but that you are better than you were yesterday." - Jigaro Kano
Why Group X?: I enjoy the enthusiasm of my students, and I hope to teach my students skills that they can use immediately and forever.
Experience: Dave has been a Group Exercise Instructor with Recreational Sports since 2007.
Education/Certification:
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Judo 4th Degree Black Belt, JuJitsu 4th Degree Black Belt
A.A. in Liberal Arts, B.A. in Psychology, B.A. in Philosophy, M.S. in Crimial Justice, Doctor of Jurisprudence in Law
Areas of Expertise: Dave specialies in Martial Arts and Self Defense
Interests and Hobbies: Dave loves to teach, participate in Martial Arts and enjoys a good book.
3 Adjectives that Describe Dave:
1. Active
2. Focused
3. Happy