Michele Ripple

I began my fitness career in 1998 as an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Group Exercise Instructor teaching Spinning, Yoga/Pilates, Bootcamp and Circuit Training. While my husband was active duty Air Force, I performed as Aerobics Contractor at Edwards Air Force Base, CA from2001-2006. I then earned by Personal Trainer Certification and have been working with individual clients ever since.

I am an overcomer - Diagnosed with MS in 2009, fitness became a necessity for living well. Having been knocked down, I had to find a way to get back up. I was forced to reevaluate my goals and realized that my priorities were upside down. I was so focused on results, but not paying much attention to the journey. I now understand that the walk means putting one foot in front of the other, one day at a time.