Team JR & Instructors
Jing
Studio Manager, Zumba Fitness and Zumba Toning Instructor
Jing is an AFAA and AEA certified group exercise instructor. She fell in love with Zumba and has become a Zumba instructor since 2014 teaching Zumba Fitness and other specialty programs such as Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold, Zumba Kids, Zumba Step and Aqua Zumba and Piloxing. She enjoys teaching and seeing her students smile and grow.
She believes that there is always a first time for everything and everyone. Her motto is “When there’s a will, there’s a way. Never give up.”
Schedule:
Sundays 4.10-5.10pm @ Bugis (Zumba Fitness)
Jarren
Studio Manager, Zumba Fitness and Zumba Toning Instructor
Jarren is no stranger to the dancing community. At the age of 10, he started competing in ballroom dancing, representing Singapore in almost every category. In 2012, Jarren was ranked number one in the junior-under 16 category in all of Singapore. However, his dancing career did not stop there. At age 24, while he still loved dancing and competing in ballroom dance, he took up the Zumba Instructor course and started his teaching career in Zumba. Jarren is a certified Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning and KpopX Fitness Instructor.
He takes pride in giving the best energy in every of his classes. A session with him will guarantee lots of sweat and fun!
When asked why he wanted to teach dance or dance fitness?
He replied ” I was born to dance, I cannot see myself doing anything else in my life besides dancing. I want to make a difference and share the gift of dance to the world. Even if I bring a smile to the faces of my participants, I am happy”
Schedule:
Mondays, 7.00-8.00pm @ Bugis
Wednesdays, 12.30-1.30pm @ City Hall
Fridays, 5.55-6.55pm @ City Hall (Zumba Toning)
Fridays, 8.05-9.05pm @ City Hall
Saturdays, 10.40-11.40am @ Novena
Jo Yan
Studio Manager
Elkin
Zumba Fitness Instructor
Kavin
Zumba Fitness and K-Kardio Dance Instructor
Kavin being our youngest Zumba instructor, is a talented dancer and Instructor. He has been actively involved in the Latin dance scene since 2014 and participated in local and international Latin dance competition. His interesting dance moves, choreos and clear dance instructions progresses his students and make them come back for more. His favourite line is “What seems hard now will someday be your warmup”. Join Kavin Friday 12.30-1.30 pm for a fun and unforgettable Zumba Fitness class!
Schedule:
Mondays, 7.00-8.00pm @ City Hall (Zumba Fitness)
Tuesdays, 12.30-1.30pm @ City Hall (Zumba Fitness)
Wednesdays, 8.10-9.10pm @ City Hall (K-Kardio Dance)
Thursdays, 12.30-1.30pm @ City Hall (K-Kardio Dance)
Thursdays, 8.20-9.20pm @ Novena (Zumba Fitness)
Saturdays, 11.35am-12.35pm @ Bugis (Zumba Fitness)
Saturdays, 1.55-2.55pm @ Novena (K-Kardio Dance)
Sundays, 11.40am-12.40pm @ Novena (Zumba Fitness)
Charlotte Marie
Zumba Fitness, CardioMix, Dance and Les Mills Barre Instructor
Charlotte Marie started in the fitness industry on a similar yet different professional path as a sport science and physical educator working with kids. With sports and dance having always been in her veins, Charlotte went on to obtain her Zumba instructor license in Prague, Czech Republic in 2010. There was no turning back from thereon. Despite having no prior experience in dance, group fitness or aerobics whatsoever, she works hard in picking up what she can to ensure she can deliver her classes to high standards.
Aside from Zumba, Charlotte does other programmes such as Pound, HIIT, Kickboxing, Cardio freestyle dances (Hiphop, Latin, Kpop etc.) as well as dance choreographies for company events and shows.
A firm believer of being an agent of positivity, Charlotte brings to her classes raw vibrant energy, sincerity and pure fun simply because she can.
Schedule:
Wednesdays, 9.05-10.05pm @ Bugis (Dance class)
Fridays, 9.10-10.10pm @ Bugis (Dance class)
Sundays, 11.50am-12.50pm@ Bugis (Zumba +CardioMix)
Charissa
Zumba Fitness & Zumba Toning Instructor
“My name is Charissa. I love to listen to music, singing and grooving to the beat. Zumba allows me to do all of that! Each Zumba class allows me to relieve stress, to exercise and most importantly, to have FUN! I look forward to meeting you and hope to give you an unforgettable Zumba experience”.
Join Charissa on every Tuesday evening for a fun and intense Zumba Toning class!
Schedule:
Mondays, 8.05-9.05pm @ Bugis
Liany
Zumba Fitness & Zumba Toning Instructor
Liany attended her first Zumba class in Dec 2015 and she was hooked since then. She has then become an avid Zumba enthusiast that she obtained her Zumba Instructor certification in 2017.
“I LOVE how Zumba always makes me happy! It is such a fun workout that can help to release stress, work the mind and most importantly lost weight in a fun and healthy way. They call it exercise in disguise!
Schedule:
Fridays, 8.05-9.05pm @ Bugis
David Velez
Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold Instructor, Functional Coach & Personal Trainer
Hello! I’m David Velez, Zumba®️ Education Specialist (ZES) for Singapore, Malaysia and South East Asia. . – 20 years experience in the Fitness industry. – Entrepreneur – I’ve been a ZIN™️ Member since July 2009. – I am currently licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba®️ Toning, Aqua Zumba®️, Zumba Sentao®️, Zumba Gold®️, Zumba®️ Kids, Zumba®️ Step and Also StrongNation®️. – Certified Master Spinning Madd Dogg – Certified AFAA – Certified ICG _Certified BOSU and TRX. Come join my Classes. I guarantee you will have a blast! Got questions, don’t hesitate to drop me a message!
Schedule:
Mondays, 10.15-11.15am @ Novena (Zumba Fitness)
Mondays, 1.45-2.45pm @ City Hall (Functional Training)
Tuesdays, 12.30-1.30m @ City Hall (Zumba Fitness)
Tuesdays, 7.10-8.10pm @ Bugis (Zumba Toning)
Tuesdays, 8.10-9.10pm @ Bugis (Zumba Fitness)
Wednesdays, 10.15-11.15am @ Bugis (Zumba Toning)
Wednesdays, 1.00-2.00pm @ Bugis (Functional Training)
Sundays, 9.30-10.30am @ Bugis (Zumba Tong + CIRCL Mobility)
Sundays, 2.00-3.00pm @ Bugis (Zumba Fitness)
Check out David’s Personal Training schedule here.
Jiyeon Lee
Zumba Fitness and Zumba Kids Instructor
When I was struggling in an unfamiliar overseas life, I came across Zumba and instantly fell in love. I became a zinmember in 2015, and encountered different types by obtaining several licenses such as Zumbakids, Aqua Zumba, and Strong Nation. I find ‘me’ when I am doing Zumba. I don’t have to be part of anything while I am doing it. But discover what makes me happy. I hope many people can feel happy through Zumba like I do.
Schedule:
Sundays, 3.05-4.05pm @ Bugis (Zumba Kids)
Farah
Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning and STRONG by Zumba Instructor
Farah is a cheerful individual who takes pride in delivering high energy Zumba classes to her participants. She teaches Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning and STRONG by Zumba and recently licensed for Zumba Gold. She loves her job and looks forward to meeting and dancing with fellow Zumba lovers.
Alicia
KpopX Fitness Instructor
Alicia started dancing during her poly school days when she joined an artiste management company. She was trained to be versatile in all areas and developed a passion for dance since. By chance, she joined her first dance competition-POP Culture 2007 and her group emerged champion. Her dance group then joined the same competition two years later and won the first runner-up.
Alicia started her journey as a coach and dance fitness instructor back in 2013 when she took the Zumba and KpopX Fitness course. Alicia is an energetic and bubbly instructor with positive vibes who always make her class fun and interesting for both regulars and new comers.
Having participated in many performances on stage and on television, Alicia had gain lots of experience in different aspects. She was trained to be professional and being versatile. She believes that learning is a lifelong journey and constantly upgrades herself. She will strive towards her dreams of being a great dancer, one day inspiring others to dance as well.
Join Alicia for a 50-mins fun and high impact KpopX Fitness class that will definitely make you sweat and burn loads of calories from her class.
Schedule:
Wednesdays, 6.10-7.00pm @ City Hall
Jin
K-Kardio, CardioMix and Kpop Dance Instructor
Jin teaches K-pop dance, K-kardio, CardioMix and Zumba. A former instructor at California Fitness, he is also teaching he is passionate about dancing and has performed at several dance and stage productions. As an instructor, he brings flair, panache and style to his classes.
Jeslyn
K-Kardio Dance Instructor
Xiao Pin
K-Kardio Dance Instructor
I was first introduced to dance fitness in 2018 and while I’m someone who tend to move on from different hobbies quickly, I found myself enjoying every single class till today. Interestingly, what gave me the final push to be an instructor was a simple DNA test that says “gifted” in dancing ability which made me ponder how I could bring purpose with this ability. Fast forward 5 years, I’m glad I took the opportunity to embark on this fun filled journey as it brings me immense joy when I see everyone smiling and dancing along with me~
Schedule:
Sundays, 12.55-1.55pm @ Bugis
Zul
K-Kardio and Dance Instructor
Schedule:
Thursdays, 9.15-10.15pm @ City Hall
McCoy
Kpop Dance Instructor
McCoy is currently a KPOP dance instructor and coach for multiple organizations, as well as being an event organizer for KPOP related events. Being very easy-going, he always loves to add elements of fun and craziness into his classes, as well as instilling techniques and the ‘Stardom’ that KPOP artists portray.
He is also an active individual in the arts scene, having studied Fine Arts and participating in countless different creative events for 11 years. No matter how many stages he had been on from the first day, he believes in the growth of an individual and the team being his goal, and to have fun in everything he does with everyone he meets.
“If you make a mistake, rock it!”- McCoy
Schedule:
Tuesdays, 9.10-10.10pm @ Bugis
Thursdays, 9.10-10.10pm @ Bugis
Ashton
Kpop Dance Instructor
Yi Fan
Kpop Dance Instructor
Aaron Neo
Les Mills BodyCombat Team Lead & Instructor
Passionate about martial arts and fitness since childhood, that passion alone is one of the major driving factor to spread the love of exercising to anybody that comes to my class. Been in the fitness industry for close to 6 years and still learning new things everyday and everybody I meet. BodyCombat and Muay Thai are my main expertise.
Come join Aaron on Monday and Wednesday evenings for an addictive and intense BodyCombat class!
Schedule:
Mondays, 8.05-9.05pm @ City Hall
Wednesdays, 7.05-8.05pm @ City Hall
Lock Li
Les Mills BodyCombat and Yoga Instructor
Lock Li is an experienced instructor who started his teaching career since 2011. He teaches a variety of program such as BodyCombat, Piloxing, Kickboxing, Self defence, Yoga, TRX, BOSU, VIPR, circuit training. His Favorite Quote is “So, you wanna be a fighter? It’s not how hard you hit or how fast you move. It’s waking up earlier than the other guy. Training harder. Be the last one to switch off the gym lights.” – UFC.
His Fitness Tip is Never stop pushing yourself. Some say 8 hours of sleep is enough, Why stop there? Why not 9? Why not 10? Strive for greatness. Do 15 pushups instead of 10.Run 3 miles instead of 2. Eat the whole cake instead of a slice.Do 15 pushups instead of 10. Burn your ex’s house down. I believe in you.
Join him for a heart-pumping and adrenaline rushing Body Combat class.
John Por
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
John Por, started his fitness career since 2012. He is a well established Street Salsa and Bachata dancer and trainer. He earned his first place at the Asia Bachata Champion in 2010 and has never looked back. From dancer turned fitness leader, John incorporates dance techniques and musicality into heart throbbing, muscles toning fitness workout. John is proficient in Les Mills BodyCombat, Sh’bam, BodyJam and BodyPump, Zumba, Animal Flow, TRX, Vipr, Kettlebell and many more to come.
John believes in..
“When endurance goes down, perserverance runs up!” – John Por, himself.
“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.”- Bruce Lee
Wyatt
Les Mills BodyCombat and BodyPump Instructor
Working out and having fun can be two mutually exclusive elements when it comes to group exercise classes like BodyCombat. Wyatt believes in having the fun element in working out and using BodyCombat as his gateway to bring people of any levels of knowledge in sports together for an intensive and inclusive workout. Physical results are tedious to achieve but as long as one puts their heart and determination to commit to their own goals, Wyatt will be ready to bring his participants to the next level in terms of their fitness. It is the combination of fun and results that inspired Wyatt to be a BodyCombat instructor and he loves having like-minded people to engage with him about the program and even ask questions about techniques or how to enhance their experiences in BodyCombat classes.
Come join Wyatt for a crazy and intense BodyCombat class!
Schedule:
Saturdays, 11.45am-12.45pm @ Novena
Stephen
Les Mills BodyCombat and BodyPump Instructor
Stephen is a certified Les Mills BodyCombat instructor. He believes group fitness is one of the keys to unlocking the motivation in people to keep up with a fit and healthy lifestyle. As the quote says, “You can become even stronger by coming together.” Stephen enjoys finding new ways to teach his classes in order to keep members engaged and motivated. During his free time, he enjoys reading to stay relevant, travelling to broaden the mind, and catching up with friends over a hot cup of coffee.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, 6.00-7.00 pm @ Bugis (BodyCombat)
Albert
Les Mills BodyCombat and BodyPump Instructor
Tracce
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Loving the heart pumping adrenaline and positive energy during BodyCombat, Tracce is passionate for helping people of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their wellness and fitness related goals. “Let’s sweat, smile and repeat!” is how she will keep you motivated throughout the 55 minutes workout. Tracce also believed that BodyCombat is a great channel to relieve stress, insecurities and negative emotions, through high intensity and power packed moves, inspired by a variety of martial art disciplines.
When she is not working out, she enjoys a good cup of kopi-o-kosong (black coffee), and cooking a good vegan meal.
Peter
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Pete is a certified Les Mills BodyCombat instructor and recently completed his advanced certification. He has been involved with the fitness industry and mixed martial arts for the past 8 years with interest in Boxing and Muay Thai. He believes that everyone has the ability to achieve their fitness goals with group fitness and BodyCombat allows you to unleash your full potential. During his free time he enjoyes travelling, loves his two puppies and working on improving himself both physically and mentally.
Schedule:
Thursdays, 8.05-9.05pm @ City Hall
Fridays, 7.00-8.00 pm @ Bugis
Sundays, 9.30-10.30am @ Novena
Sundays, 1.55-2.55pm @ Novena
Kenneth
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Jasmine
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor & Personal Trainer
Ming
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Lex
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Mark
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Cassandra
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Cassandra is an avid believer that exercising is a natural mood booster, and inspires all to perspire. She brings her fun and infectious energy to each class, and encourages everyone of different fitness levels to turn it up. Other than group fitness, she loves being outdoors, exploring new things and learning about different cultures. Join her for a BodyCombat party, where you will leave feeling happy, stronger, fitter and shiok ah!
Toshie
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Johnson
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Johnson is a certified Les Mills BodyCombat instructor. Having been introduced to BodyCombat in 2015, he immediately fell in love and never looked back ever since. Being a BodyCombat instructor allows a perfect combination of two things that Johnson is most passionate about: teaching and BodyCombat. A firm believer that everyone starts somewhere, Johnson upholds the idea that no one is too unfit or too inexperienced to try BodyCombat. Outside of the gym, Johnson enjoys cooking, trying new eateries, photography, exploring nature, and catching up with friends. Be sure to experience explosive BodyCombat classes with Johnson.
Nicole
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Hello everyone, my name is Nicole but some may know me as “Vanilla” because of my IG handle @vanillacoatedrainbow or as the Ang Kong Siao Girl. I have been attending Les Mills BodyCombat classes as a member since 2013 and fell in love with the program. There is just something about the high energy and empowerment that BodyCombat brings out within you, especially in a group setting. This program has brought me fitness, passion, fun and a whole community of friends, many of which are my best buddies today. I initially took the instructor course with the intention of improving my technique and knowledge about the program and eventually changed my mindset to wanting to teach the program as my love for BodyCombat was greatly inspired by the instructors whose classes I attended before and I hope to pay it forward and share my passion with other gym members as well. As they say, “Do what you love and love what you do”. Fun Random Fact: You may sometimes notice me coming into class with a Teh Peng in hand because it always gives me that EXTRA energy boost I need during classes.
Schedule:
Sundays, 1.55-2.55pm @ Novena
Royston
Les Mills BodyCombat and BodyPump Instructor
Being passionate in competitive sports back in the school days lead me to discovering a huge interest in the fitness industry. I chanced upon my first ever Group Fitness Class in a gym on year 2008, which lead me to take up several training in year 2009 onwards. Finally started my own Group Fitness journey in the industry from year 2011 to present. For my time in the Fitness Industry, I was recognized and chosen to be part of LesMills presenting team based in South East Asia Region. Enthusiastic in bringing out the best in anyone within my capabilities and always curious about the potential of how much I may stretch myself with what I feel confident with. Fitness is the best investment, find a workout that you love so you will be happy and healthy without thinking how tired you might be.
Jacky Tan
Les Mills BodyCombat and BodyPump Instructor
I started my fitness journey as a gym member in 2015. I attended classes such as Circuit Training, Les Mills (LM) BodyPump, LM BodyCombat, Zumba class and etc. In 2017, I took up LM BodyPump and LM BodyCombat exams to pursue my passion as a Fitness Instructor and my fitness career started since then with Celebrity Fitness. In 2019, I started teaching LM BodyPump and LM BodyCombat in Fitness First, True Fitness and Anytime Fitness. Looking back, I am glad to take the 1st step to pursue my passion and I am grateful for the opportunity I had throughout my journey as a Fitness Instructor. Exercising helps to relieve stress and keeping my body fit and healthy. It is something I will continue to do for the benefit in long run. Having a good mind set and strong determination is important, and it is never too late to start the fitness journey. So come, let’s take on this fitness journey together!
Schedule:
Mondays, 6.00-7.00pm @ Bugis
Sitti Maryam
Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor
Sitti is a certified Body Combat and Body Pump instructor who serendipitously discovered her love for fitness and group exercise while accompanying a friend for a free gym trial years ago. She believes that exercise is the best stress reliever – especially punching and kicking your troubles away in a Body Combat class. She may look angsty at times but it’s really just her face (come say hi!). She likes cats and bubble tea.
Renu
Les Mills BODYPUMP Team Lead, BODYCOMBAT Instructor and Functional Coach
CK Ng
Les Mills BODYPUMP Instructor
CJ Tan
Les Mills BODYPUMP Instructor
Ben Loy
Les Mills BODYPUMP Instructor and Functional Coach
Livia
Les Mills BODYPUMP Instructor
Lokies
Les Mills BODYPUMP Instructor and Functional Coach
Gage
Les Mills BODYPUMP Instructor
Leo Chan
Les Mills BODYPUMP Instructor
Kim Hong Yi
Les Mills BODYPUMP Instructor
Darren
Functional Coach
Vivi Kusuma
Les Mills Barre Team Lead and LM BODYJAM Instructor
Ben Ning
Les Mills BODYJAM Team Lead and LM Barre Instructor
Dana
Les Mills Barre Instructor
Elle
Les Mills Barre Instructor
Ellein
Les Mills Barre Instructor
Lucas
Les Mills BODYJAM Instructor
Anita
Les Mills BODYJAM and BODYCOMBAT Instructor
Aimee Coombes
Les Mills BODYJAM and BODYCOMBAT Instructor
Joanne
Les Mills BODYJAM Instructor
Toto
Les Mills BODYJAM Instructor
Shirley
Les Mills BODYJAM and Les Mills Barre Instructor
Gwen Teo
Yoga Instructor
Gwen, who is our certified Yoga instructor has always had an active lifestyle, even when she had to juggle motherhood, full-time work and cope with the challenges of a modern woman. She worked hard for more than a decade in the fast-paced and stressful travel industry, before moving on to the health and wellness sector, managing a physio clinic for 5 years. An avid runner, she turned to running as a way to de-stress and keep healthy. However, upon sustaining injuries from her running, she realized she needed a more balanced approach to health and fitness. Her first yoga experience convinced her that yoga is what she needed to achieve that balance, to be healthy both inside and out.
Serena
Yoga Instructor
Serena embarked on her fitness career in the year 2001. She left her professional job after 4 years as a compliance officer with DBS Vickers Singapore, and started her fitness career as a multi-certified Group Exercise Instructor. She first went through various certifications in Les Mills programmes like Bodypump, Bodycombat, Bodystep and Bodyattack. Very soon after, she discovered Yoga and went on to take further certifications in Yoga and several other programs followed suit: Polestar Allegro Pilates, Zumba Fitness, Zumba Gold, Aerial FlowYoga and Myofascial Therapy Release. For the last 20 years and to date, she has been conducting Yoga, Pilates, Myofascial Release and Zumba classes at several major clubs in Singapore including Fitness First, True Fitness, The American Club, The Tanglin Club, The Singapore Swimming Club and Fairmont Hotel. She was awarded the Member’s Choice Award by Fitness First, and was featured in HerWorld Magazine as well as Young Parents Magazine. Serena was also appointed as an ambassador (2013) for Lululemon Athletica, and has also worked on a series of fitness videos with Eunice Olsen’s webportal WomenTalk Tv. Currently a mother of two teenagers, these days you can find her either on her mat, in her dancing shoes or most recently, in her wetsuit indulging in her latest hobby, freediving in the swimming pool!
Susan
Pilates Instructor
Susan’s first foray into Pilates began when she was plagued by several sports related injuries many years ago. In trying to find a solution and relief from these aliments, she took a leap of faith and decided to give Pilates a go. This is when she fell in love with Pilates and has since been a passionate advocate. With Pilates, not only had her injuries diminished significantly,she also discovered the numerous benefits of keeping fit thru Pilates, which includes improvements in strength, mobility and flexibility.
Having benefited directly from Pilates, Susan decided to take the journey into becoming a fully certified Pilates Instructor to further her knowledge and skills to help others. Susan’s forte is targeted specifically for people with Diastasis Recti, Scoliosis and other recovering/injuries.
As a stronger believer in healthy living, Susan peruses the art and craft of Pilates with passion and dedication bar none. Her many good reviews and references from current
clients are testament to this fact. Lastly, as Pilates is an ever evolving fitness system with many new developments and teaching techniques, Susan is always updated and updating herself constantly (thru professional certification) to keep abreast of the latest in this field.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, 12.15-1.15pm @ Novena
Sundays, 10.40-11.40am @ Bugis
Serene Li
Personal Trainer
Serene is ACE-certified personal trainer who is specialized in strength and hypertrophy training. She has started serious lifting in 2016, got certified in 2020 and began training clients. Serene is very passionate about sharing proper lifting techniques and always ensure her clients learn how to perform exercises without risking injury. She also managed to strength train her parents, who are in late 50s, and helped them become free from knee pain and shoulder pain recently. Out of office and gym? She loves traveling to surf in the ocean!
Check out Serene’s Personal Training schedule here.
Nurul
Zumba Fitness Instructor
Keen to join us as a freelance Instructor or Personal Trainer? Kindly email us your CV and certificates at info@jrfitness.com.sg.