Belinda Herrera
Belinda has been in the fitness industry for 10 years. She started working out in a gym just for women, similar to The Health Club for Women. After many months of working hard, she realized her workout program was missing something. After working with a personal trainer, she found the exercise tools and fundamentals of fitness that she still uses today. After seeing her dramatic changes, she realized she wanted to help others. “I want to change people’s lives by educating and inspiring them to be passionate about health and fitness.”

Education and Training
Belinda received her education with The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. After receiving her education, Belinda became the Fitness Director of the Victoria Family YMCA. She has worked with clients of all ages including: kids, seniors, soccer moms, special needs members, and the typical “gym rat”.

Areas of Specialties:

- Circuit Training

- Flexibility

- Cycling

- Strength Training

“Make it a part of your life…like the air you breathe. My job is to help you realize that you too can lead a happy and healthy life!”

Cheryl Andrae

Cheryl focuses on creating a healthy lifestyle through fitness and continued education. She works with women to develop and achieve their overall sense of wellness. Cheryl strives to encourage her clients to focus on creating a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise.

Education and Training
Cheryl is certified with ACE and ACSM as a personal trainer. She has been in the fitness industry for over 21 years. Over the years, Cheryl has trained all age groups from children to seniors! Her main focus is on women’s wellness and women’s fitness. Cheryl enjoys working one-on-one with her clients as a Personal Trainer in the Houston area.

Areas of Specialties:

- Pilates

- Back and Joint Problems

- Body Conditioning

- Diabetes Education and Nutrition

“I believe in good overall fitness that includes muscle strength, endurance, aerobic conditioning, and flexibility.  Everyone can benefit from exercise and have fun doing it!”
Renee Miller

Renee became a personal trainer and fitness instructor to share her passion for exercise with others. She believes that enjoyment and variety are important for every fitness routine. Renee is certified to train in a variety of areas, ranging from corrective exercise, muscular rehabilitation and athletic conditioning. Renee will create a program specific to your needs that will help you reach your goals.

Education and Training
Renee is a Certified Personal Trainer by the Nation Academy of Sports Medicine. She has also received her certification in Group Fitness by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Renee has trained with the Rising Hearts Yoga Studio, specializing in Hatha and Raja Yoga.

Areas of Specialties:

- Corrective Exercise

- Weight Loss

- Low Impact/Joint Strengthening

- Athletic Conditioning

- Flexibility

“Each of my clients will receive a personalized program that will improve their balance, flexibility, strength and overall a healthy way of life.”

Justin Sanchez

Justin has spent half of his life in the fitness industry. His career began in San Luis Obispo, California as he began teaching Group Fitness as a way to get a free gym membership. His talents flourished and by 1994 he was presenting Step Choreography workshops for the American Council on EJxercise and Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Justin expanded his profession to include Personal Training and by 1997 had his own Fitness Consultancy in Los Angeles where he trained a high-profile clientele of actors, models and musicians, including legendary rocker Rod Stewart, actor and model Rachel Hnger, and actor Kelly Van Halen. Justin also designed the private  home gym in Rod Stewart’s Beverly Hills Estate. In 1997, Justin was introduced to Les Mills group fitness programs and became a National Trainer for the North American Les Mills Agency where he spent 5 years training Les Mills instructors throughout the USA and Canda.

Justin was introduced to the South East Asian fitness market in 2003 and fell in love with the people and culture while living and working there.  He took posts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as a National Group Fitness Manager and Les Mills Australia Trainer, and Pure Fitness Hong Kong as a Group Fitness Managing Consultant and Master Trainer/Presenter for Les Mills Hong Kong. He was recently featured as part of the Les Mills Heroes Marketing Campaign and as a video presenter on BODYCOMBAT 38.Justin is currently a National Trainer and the Director of Trainer Development for Les Mills South Central. Since 1991, Justin has touched lives through fitness on five continents, with his ultimate goal being to inspire as many people as possible through his love of fitness.

Credentials:

- Les Mills Hong Kong Trainer/Presenter

- Les Mills Australia Trainer/Presenter/Certification Assessor

- Les  Mills North America Master Trainer/Presenter/Certification Assessor/Group Fitness Manager

- Certified Les Mills Instructor - BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, RPM, BODYJAM, Star Trac - Precision Cycle- Instructor National Academy of Sports Medicine - Advanced Certified Personal Trainer American Council on Exercise

- Certified Personal Trainer/Certified Group Fitness Instructor/Approved C.E.C Provider Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

- Certification Examiner / Certified Group Fitness Instructor/Approved C.E.U. Provider Mayoral Commendation for The City of Los Angeles for Excellence in The Health and Fitness Field.

Nicole Sanchez

Nicole Sanchez began her Les Mills journey in 2002 in Taipei, Taiwan. She became a Les Mills Taiwan National Trainer and Nike Taiwan Sponsored Athlete in 204. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and is a FISAF Taiwan and Nike Rockstar Trainer. In 2006, Nicole relocated to the USA and is a Les Mills USA Presenter for BODYJAM, BODYSTEP, BODYCOMBAT, and BODYVIVE.

Mimi Ledee

Mimi earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology at Harvard University and decided early on that her ultimate goal in life is to help people achieve their fullest physical and metal well-being. Mimi moved to Houston in 2006, and has worked as a phone counselor in the mental health services field. While working out at The Health Club for Women, she was introduced to the world of Les Mills, and was approached several months later to become a group fitness instructor. She is currently certified to teach Les Mills RPM and BODYPUMP and plans on becoming certified in additional group fitness programs in the near future. She is currently working towards her NASM personal trainer certification. Her aim as an instructor for The Health Club for Women is to excite members about fitness and health just as her own instructors have inspired her!

Monica Ward

Hi! You know me as Monica Ward, but I was born Monica Leslie Ball in Santa Monica, California on May 4, 1964. I am child number 10 out of a family of 13 kids. I met my husband, Stacey Ward, where I worked in Orange County, California. We were married in 1990. We moved to Houston in 1992 and I felt home immediately. It reminded me of a clean, friendly Los Angeles. I now have three children, two boys in middle school and a daughter in elementary. I enjoy reading and love to cook. I was a member at just about every gym around town trying to find the right fit. I joined The Health Club for Women the first month it was open. I have felt more comfortable here than at any other gym. I guess that is why I decided to be an instructor. I am certified to teach BODYVIVE and am working towards my certification for RPM. I really enjoy teaching my classes at The Health Club for Women; the members are great!

Shan Nevils

Shan Nevils was born and raised in southeast Texas. She attended Texas A&M studying Scientific Nutrition, met her husband, Keith and married in 1990. Keith moved to San Jose, CA with his first job. She finished her schooling at UC Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Dietetics. Shan worked in a hospital with their Food and Nutrition Services and became a stay-at-home mom when her first child was born. She is a mother to Sheena and Geron. Shan joined The Health Club for Women in June 2007 for its group exercise classes. In May of 2008, she became a BODYPUMP instructor, then added BODYCOMBAT in July and BODYVIVE in November that same year.