Alicia Gardner offers a vigorous but fun and light-hearted approach to her classes.

Students of all experience levels are encouraged to explore their own physical, mental, or spiritual edge in a supportive environment. As a hands on teacher, you won't see Alicia practicing on her own mat while she teaches because her focus is on ensuring you get the best possible experience in your body and on your mat.

She became a teacher after a date to a yoga class and fell in love with the Baptiste style of yoga. Alicia knew from that moment on yoga would always be a part of her life. She has recieved her Level I Baptiste Power Vinyasa Certification studying under the Baron Baptiste Method.

Her practice infuses many styles of yoga and creates a balanced blend. She continues to study and hopes to go for her Level II Baptiste Power Vinyasa Certification in 2011.

Kim Rocha is a 9 year breast cancer survivor who decided to take charge of her health when she finished her treatment.

She is passionate about exercise as a way to maintain health, and brings that passion and enthusiasm to ABC Studio. She is certified through ACE (American Council on Exercise) as a Group Fitness Instructor and also as a Personal Trainer.

She is also a certified Lifestyle Fitness Coach though DSW Fitness. Kim takes great pride in helping her clients reach "their best selves". She is also CPR/AED certified as well as TRX certified.

She currently lives in Tiverton with her 3 children, and enjoys racing in 5Ks or half marathons on the weekends. When time allows, she attends seminars and studies through correspondence courses to stay current in the fitness field.

A student of Baron Baptiste and Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, David Carrillo completed Level I Yoga Teacher Training in 2010.

Yoga permeates his life and he continues his studies of yoga through classes and workshops and he plans to attend Baptiste Level II training later this year.

He is also a Reiki practitioner, having completed First Degree certification in 2009.

He is a student and teacher of Gatka, or Shakti Yoga (Sikh martial arts), having completed an intensive teacher training certification (first degree) in 2010 with Mata Mandir Singh Khalsa.

He was inspired by the grace and beauty of yoga and is witness to its subtle transformative power. He wishes to share this with others while deepening his own practice through teaching and making yoga accessible to all.

He is a retired naval officer with 21 years of distinguished military service. He is married to a lovely yogini and the proud father of two beautiful yogi boys.

Paul Zasada earned his M.A. in Holistic Counseling and B.A. in Philosophy from Salve Regina University.

He has over 8 years experience in the martial arts, including Shaolin Kempo Karate, Tai Chi and Pilipino Martial Arts.

Paul holds the rank of Second degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kemop Karate and he is a Graduate of the Instructor Training Program as Villari's Martial Arts in Middletown, RI.

Paul's primary teacher in the arts has been Master Jesse Harding 5th Dan, and he has also trained with Master John Fritz 9th Dan and Professor Tom Sotis. He is currently working as a therapist in a community counseling center where he emphasis therapy modalities that integrate the body-mind-spirit.

Paul brings passion, knowledge and caring into his teaching and seeks to bring out the best in each student.

Jen Meyer is an ACSM and Flexibility for Athletes Certified Personal Trainer, Spinning Instructor and Yoga Teacher (200 RYT) who utilizes a holistic approach to training with a broad range of clients.

"My goal is to inspire people to stay committed to health and wellness. I want each client to finish a workout feeling energized yet relaxed. And, I believe that comes from creating programs that aim to bring body, mind and spirit back in balance."

Jen has worked in a variety of fitness environments and continues to work with individuals and groups in their homes, at the Sakonnet Point Club, the Little Compton Community Center, Innerlight Center for Yoga and Meditation and ABC Studio at Four Corners Fitness.

Jen is also currently pursuing a Physical Therapy Assistant degree at CCRI.

Diana Travers began her journey as a fitness instructor working in a local fitness center in Rhode Island but soon learned that she had the passion to work with people on a deeper level.

So she became certified as a group exercise instructor through the YMCA. Diana furthered her passion for fitness instruction and became certified as a personal trainer through AFAA (American Fitness Association of America).

Diana then began working with our military at Naval Station Newport training active duty military personnel as well as reserve members, dependents, and civilians helping them with all aspects of fitness in their everyday life as well as in active duty situations. While working with the military she found a class that was very close to her heart….SPINNING.

Diana then became certified as a Spin instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics. Diana currently lives in Middletown with her husband and 2 boys and shares her passion for exercise with her family. Every year as a family they participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run with Local Police, Fire and Correction Officers both riding and running in the 54 mile event every spring.

Diana keeps current on fitness by attending workshops and online courses.

Kettlebells are an ancient tool used to train the Russian elite military.

Today, they are used by everyone, the US military, olympic strong men, professional athletes and celebrities. Kettlebells are the ideal functional fitness training tool.

They fully cover all platforms of physical training (cardio, strength, flexibility, endurance, joint mobility and injury rehabilitation) and provide a fast, intense, effective and extremely addictive solution.

They have been proven to be the only tool that burns as much as 1200 calories in an hour.

The training is open to all men and women, people young and old, looking for a challenging, efficient and effective training platform.