Erica Hill

Belief:

"First and foremost I believe that healthy nutrition and regular exercise are vital to a happy and healthy life. As a working wife, and mother of two young boys, I know that I am able to give my family a better ”me” because I put the time and effort into taking care of myself inside and out. I believe that in order to maintain a healthy exercise regimen for a lifetime, you must find something that you enjoy and incorporate that into your everyday life. Yes, there will always be the “work” aspect of working out. However, working out should be something you look forward to."    Erica Hill

Background:

Erica was born and raised here in Memphis Tennessee. Erica has been an athlete since childhood, when at the age of three she began dance training at Beth Cross Centre of Dance and Voice right here in Memphis. Throughout the next fifteen years of extensive dance training she also excelled in sports such as track and dance team. Knowing that dance and instruction was her passion, in 2001 Erica began instructing Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop classes, as well as choreographing.

In 2009, Erica found a way to bring her love of dance, movement, music, and fitness all together. She developed the Fusion Fitness classes that use dance as the base for a cardiovascular workout. She became an American Council on Exercise Fitness Instructor leading all types of fitness classes , such as bootcamp, in local gyms before offering her own schedule of dynamic classes held at Beth Cross Centre of Dance and Voice.

In addition to the Group Fitness Instructor certification, Erica is also a certified Personal Trainer through the NCAA accredited, American Council on Exercise. Erica strives to provide her clients with all of the tools possible for a comprehensive and successful fitness plan that empowers, motivates, and challenges the client. Erica holds a certification through the American Red Cross in infant, child, and adult CPR (cardio- pulmonary resurrection) and AED (automated external defibrillator).


Kim McKeller

Background:

Kim was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and has recently returned to the Mid-south after 7 years in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. A mother of two, Kim has been an AFAA certified Group Fitness instructor and Personal Trainer for 16 years. After her first child, Kim "retired" from her profession as a corporate trainer and instructional designer to devote her time to fitness and motherhood. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Interpersonal and Organizational Training and has extensive coursework inAnatomy and Physiology.

Kim teaches a variety of Group Fitness formats including Dance Fusion, Latin Rhythm, Core, Turbokick, Group Cycling, Total Body Conditioning, Aqua Fitness, PiYo, Senior Fitness, and Step. She enjoys working with all types of clients, especially women of all ages who are looking to make a life change toward health and wellness.