SJAC Zumba Classes

Let’s face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial. Working out can be lots of things, but it’s hardly been known to be an exhilarating experience…UNTIL NOW!The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to love working out and get hooked on working out. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba® class! The Zumba® program has become nothing short of a revolution, spreading like wildfire, and positioning itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of

Meet Our Trainers!

Our Trainers

The San Jose Athletic Club is committed to inspiring you to achieve your unique fitness goals by encouraging healthy lifestyle changes that will strengthen and energize your being. Your trainer will design a comprehensive, customized training program created specifically for you. This formula, combined with your dedication will guarantee success.Our Downtown San Jose personal trainers focus on strengthening your core, improving balance and correcting your posture through fat reducing, total-body workouts and functional resistance training. We utilize stability balls, bands, free weights, TRX equipment and more. As you progress, your trainer will increase the intensity of your fitness program keeping you challenged and motivated.

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JIM MCDONALD – HEALTH AND FITNESS DIRECTOR

SPECIALTIES: * Post -Rehabilitation Training * Nutrition * Stress ManagementJim specializes in a unique approach to preventive health care and wellness through a medically proven delivery system of Personal Training, Nutrition, and Stress Management. He uses advancements in the field of Medical Testing to identify exactly what his clients needs are and guarantees results!

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MIKE COULTER – PERSONAL TRAINER

SPECIALTIES: * Sports Conditioning * Group Training * RehabilitationMike’s experience has afforded him the opportunity to work with athletes of all ages and skill levels. He believes the key to achieving fitness success is simple – Mentally prepare yourself to become better and work to achieve something great!

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BEN TRAPP – PERSONAL TRAINER

SPECIALTIES: * Strength & Cardio * Sport Specific Training * Sports RehabBen has experience working with clients of every age and every fitness level. His goal is to help others make fitness a priority and become a better, stronger you.

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KATHLEEN SCHULTE – PILATES TRAINER

SPECIALTIES: * Pilates * Posture Alignment * Core StrengtheningKathleen is our Pilates trainer, who has been practicing for 5 years on the mat and 3 years on the Reformer. She has received CEU’s from AFAA and was certified for the Reformer and mat in the Fall of 2010 from Balanced Body. Also, she attended a one-day workshop of July 2010 in Chicago sponsored by Pilates on Tour. This workshop included a Pilates for Dancers session along with Reformer cueing by Tom McCook, a well known and highly respected instructor and owner of Center of Balance in Mountain View. “I love to teach because every class there is improvement.”, she says. “Whether I have a student who comes to class on a regular basis or a student who has never tried Pilates before I can always show them something new and they can always grow and develop in technique. I also love to teach because of the personal attention it enables one to have with the students. Most importantly, teaching Pilates is fun, especially when you can share laughs with the students!” “To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life, we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limit of our ability.” – Joseph H. Pilates “See yourself in others, then whom can you hurt?…He who seeks happiness by hurting those who seek happiness will never find happiness.” – Dhammapada

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SEAN BASSETT – PERSONAL TRAINER

SPECIALTIES: * Mixed Martial Arts * Muay ThaiSean brings a unique approach to reaching your goals. He specializes in sport specific training for speed, agility, endurance, functional strength, overall body conditioning and bringing INTENSITY to your workout!

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NEIL GARRETT – PERSONAL TRAINER

SPECIALTIES: * Sport Specific Training & Conditioning * Injury RecoveryNeil works with all levels of fitness, from people who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle to the elite athlete!