Hello, my name is Doreen Gruber, I am 39 years old and have been a fan of Janis Saffell since I started teaching aerobics about 7 years ago. I fell in love with her videos (especially kick box) and incorporated her choreography in my own classes. Next I fell in love with her music I have purchased many tapes, then moved up to CD’s (yes that is how long it’s been there were no cd’s) My favorites Kick It!, South Beach Slam and most of all Kick box 6 special edition. I have truly been influenced by Janis!

I have my own success story. I lost 68 pounds and have kept it off for 20 years (age 16). But, my body at 39 has made a huge change in the past few years through weight and strength training and aerobics. Janis motivated me and now I have definition to my body that did not exist before. I have also had 2 children since the big weight loss ages 8 and 2 ˝. I had 2 C –sections and NO plastic surgery and feel pretty good about myself. We always want more but I know that I made a huge change in my life and I get great joy in motivating others to make the same changes. I never thought I could enjoy something so much and get paid to do it. It is very fulfilling when people come to me and let me know how much they love to take classes and how they want to keep coming back. I met Janis at a Fitness Conference in 2001 and continue to keep myself current though her videos, conventions and websites. Not to mention the outrageous Couture Wear line!!! I have 4 outfits and keep a wish list. By the way, Thank you Janis for your great enthusiasm which has infected me and keeps me aiming higher. I will be at the FITXS conference and hope to learn even more.

Age:  39
Height:  5 ft 3 in
Before:  Rock bottom weight (age 16) 187 lbs (size 18)
With both children tipped the scales at 183 & 181
Post partum 163 & 165
After:  Current weight 128 (size 4)

 
In 1991, at the age of 26, I received my AFAA group fitness certification and began my teaching career. Since that time I have become AFAA certified in Kickboxing and Mat Science, Resist-A-Ball Core Levels I and II, AFAA Personal Trainer and Advanced Personal Trainer. I most recently completed the ACSM Personal Trainer course and will soon take the certification test. My favorite classes to teach are stability ball cardio/core and an “Only Abs” class. The members enjoy the enthusiasm and fun that I bring to my classes through new and creative functional exercises. I am extremely fortunate to be in a position where I can inspire others to reach attainable and positive fitness goals.

Age:  40

 
Hi, this is Francesca, I'd like to tell you things that are important to me. Basically, I think that life is too short- not to get up and sweat. I started to practice aerobics since I was 18, and, since here in Italy, we haven't the culture of fitness (I think all the new trends come from USA) here most of the people go to the gym to talk or to show a new sweater!!! I personally go to the gym to work hard, so I started to buy videos and I found a video of Janis Saffell (All new express kickbox), I found it amazing, Janis made kickboxing possible for girls, we can burn a lot of calories while maintaining our femininity. She has such wonderful energy. I started to practice kickboxing, and through Janis's videos I came to love pilates and yoga. I learned to listen to my body, to understand if someday I need to relax and do yoga (to improve flexibility) or I have a lot of energy and need to do cardio to burn some calories ( because here in Italy we eat alot!!!) and in general my daily workout saved me when I had to go through bad times or when I broke up with boyfriend of many years. PS I like the "Spanish Lessons"inside most of Janis's videos.