Carol Brantley, M. Ed.

Education
M.Ed. in Exercise Science from the University of Arkansas

Certifications/Associations

• Personal Trainer
• Group Exercise Leader
• Exercise Science Alliance
• Exercise Safety Association
• American Council on Exercise
• Aerobic Fitness Association

Experience

• Work with children, older adults, overweight individuals, people with diabetes or arthritis, and women who are pregnant
• Coaches people interested in running and/or walking marathons
• Provides lectures or demonstrations for the community
• Manager of the Washington Regional Exercise Center for over 20 years

John Layes, M. Ed.

Education
M.Ed. in Exercise Science from the University of Arkansas

Certifications/Associations

• Personal Trainer
• Exercise Science Alliance

Experience

• Work with many individuals from a variety of special populations, such as:
  • Overweight and underweight
  • Diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Cardiopulmonary disease
  • Post-Polio Syndrome
  • Hearing or vision impairment
  • Older adults
  • Orthopedic conditions
• Supervises the cardiac and pulmonary maintenance class at the Exercise Center
• Employed by the Exercise Center for over 20 years 

Robert Rose M.S.

 Education
Master's degree in Exercise Science from University of Arkansas

Certifications/Associations

• Personal Trainer
• Water Fitness Instructor
• Pool Operator
• Lifeguard

Experience

• Worked in the exercise field for over ten years
• Specialty is working with people who have physical limitations and/or live with physical disabilities
• Currently the Pool Coordinator for Washington Regional's Center for Exercise

Laura Linares, M.S.

Education  
Master of Science, Health Science, University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts, Hendrix College

Certification/Associations    

• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Personal Trainer

Experience 

• 17 Years of Personal Training Experience
• All ages
• Special experience with spine patients: 
  • Lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine
  • Pre and post surgical
  • Focus on core stabilization and strengthening
• Rehabilitation focused training - experience with special health and fitness conditions
• Endurance training - training for a race or just to improve overall endurance
• Aquatic conditioning
• Strength and resistance training built around your fitness level and/or fitness goals
• Pregnancy - workouts for during pregnancy and getting back into pre-pregnancy shape after the baby arrives   

Hiedi Hoffman, M.S.

Education
B.S.E. in Kinesiology
M.S. in Exersice Science

Certification/Associations

• CrossFit Trainer
• TurboKick

Experience

• Group fitness instruction

Susan Rich

Education
B.S. Health Education

Certifications/Associations 

• Silver Sneakers
• Arthritis Aquatic Foundation

Experience

• 30 years experience Fitness/Health Education Instructor

 Isaac Cook

Education
B.S.E. in Kinesiology
M.S. in Exercise Science in progress

Experience

• Group Fitness Instructor
• Fitness Education Instructor

Ana Girth M.S.

Education

• M.S. in Kinesiology
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer