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Martha M.

Group Fitness Instructor
Staff Bio

Martha has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2001. She has worked in her field since 1998.

Education/ Certifications:

  • Master’s in Exercise Science
  • Bachelors of Arts
  • American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist Certification
  • AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification
  • Yoga Hatha Certification
  • Stott Pilates Mat Basic and Intermediate Series
  • Jonny G. Certified Spinning Instructor
  • MOSSA Group Kick
  • MOSSA Zumba
  • MOSSA Aqua Zumba
  • MOSSA Zumba Toning
  • MOSSA Zumba Gold
  • GI JABB Cardio Kickboxing
  • Water Aerobics 
  • Prenatal Water Exercise
  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard

Workshops attended:

  • IDEA
  • ACSM Conferences
  • Zumba Convention

Languages I speak:

  • English
  • Spanish

Interests outside of work: I teach for the PE and Health Departments at NEIU. And I own and operate a fitness business and train dancers.

Places I have traveled: 

  • Mexico
  • Honduras
  • Colombia
  • throughout the U.S

Philosophy that drives my work:  I believe everyone can improve regardless of starting point. My focus is proper form and technique for lasting injury free results. Classes/sessions should be fun and exciting.

Quick Note: Galter LifeCenter is one of my favorite places because of the professionalism and caring service of all the staff and the members are a joy to see over the years!

 


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"I'm in my mid-60's and also have a congenital condition that affects all my joints. Finding equipment I can use and exercises I can do has always been a challenge, mostly because of issues I have with my hands and wrists. I decided to try working with a personal trainer to get some help figuring out what might work for me. I've been working with Sue T. for the past three months and the difference it has made can't be overstated. She has spent a great deal of effort carefully finding the things that work for me in a way that I could have never done on my own and it made a difference almost immediately. My flexibility and strength have improved and I honestly feel that it has dramatically changed what I feel like I'm physically capable of. For a person in their 60's, that's an amazing thing. It's been a wonderful mental boost to feel strong and in control of my well-being. Sue does not let me slack off, but is always conscious of what my limitations are. Working with her has been a pleasure and has made an enormous difference in my daily life." - Tisha