"When we first began teaching, everyone was "pumped" and excited about this new type of workout. They left the class with the feeling of empowerment. Little did they know that they were also benefiting their bodies physically as well. Participants were losing weight, inches and toning their bodies while working out in a fun environment!"

Known as one of "loudest" instructor, Lani likes to keep the energy level high in class at all times. She truly believes working out should be fun!

When Lani is not teaching or taking class, she's out jogging with her dog Ginger, swimming, biking or lifting weights with her son Cj. Lani is also the Principal Broker of Hawaii Noa Properties, Inc. LLC.

CHERYL UCHIHARA
In between balancing marriage, motherhood and a full-time professional career, Cheryl has assumed the role of TaeRobix instructor since July 2001. The lifelong island resident and brown belt in Taekwondo uses TaeRobix to energize herself and her students both physically and mentally.

True enjoyment and fulfillment for me as an instructor comes from our TaeRobix members," says Cheryl. "Watching our members’ bodies change as each week goes by and seeing the positive effect it has on their self confidence gives me the motivation to keep going and pushing people to challenge themselves in class – It’s the best feeling!"

KRISTIN BASDEN
Kristin has been teaching Taerobix and Kickboxing in Aina Haina since February 2002. She has earned her Taekwondo purple belt at the U.S. Taekwondo Center and also trains with weights at 24 Hour Fitness. Kristin is the owner of the day spa Serenity & Massage, located in Hawaii Kai, where she is also a massage therapist. Kristin also has her Real Estate License and works with D&D Realty. Some of Kristin's other accomplishments are qualifying as a state finalist in the Mrs. Hawaii Pageant, earning the title of Mrs. Hawaii Kai, and was also a competitor in the 2002 Ms. Aloha Fitness Competition. Her biggest accomplishment is her daughter, who was born December 31st, 2005.

Kristin enhances her training abilities by taking quarterly trips to attend different workout classes, including a class titled Krav Maga (Israeli fighting), a type of kickboxing. Kristin is also CPR and First Aid trained.

SANDY STENEN
Sandy Stenen is 36 years old and a transplant from Grants Pass, Oregon where she was born and raised. She moved to Hawaii 15 years ago and loves everything about it. Sandy has been teaching some form of Aerobics for the last eighteen years and has been with taerobix for the past eight of those years. In addition to the taerobix Sandy also has been teaching kickboxing
for the past three years.

Sandy has always loved athletics and has participated in many of the wonderful challenges the islands have had to offer. She paddled the Molokai Channel in 1998 and 1999, and participated in the Tinman Triathalon and the Honolulu Marathon in 2002 and 2004. Her latest endeavors have been the Miss Hurricane Challenge, Planet Muscle and The Paradise Cup fitness competitions.

When not working out Sandy is the Co-Owner of Serenity and Massage in Hawaii Kai with her business partner and fellow taerobix instructor Kristin Basden.

"I am so blessed to have the oppurtunity to motivate so many wonderful people. As much as I hope to inspire them, they inspire me everyday!"

Her hobbies include: Hiking with her dog Kira, training her friends,playing volleyball, dancing, reading and watching movies!

YOKO AIDA
Born in Japan, raised in Hong Kong and Sydney, Yoko moved to
Hawaii 10 years ago with her family from California. While juggling the role of mother, interior designer and independent consultant for Arbonne International, she joined the Taerobix team 7 years ago, first as a student and later as an instructor.

"When I first started I could see the difference in myself and would go to class everyday. So I just got certified and started to teach, knowing it really works if you want to tone your body and be mentally and physically fit".

Almost a black belt in Taekwondo, Yoko is also a certified Pilates instructor, enjoys reef walking with the kids, swimming, weight training and anything fun under the sun!

REGINA KANESHIRO
Managing the various roles we play in our lives along with the multitude of responsibilities is common to many. This is no different for Regina - a wife, mother of two daughters, and a full-time health care professional.“TaeRobix re-energizes me every time, both physically and mentally, and puts me in a positive frame of mind, preparing me to take on the everyday challenges that life presents. As a mother, taking the time to exercise not only benefits me directly, but at the same time, teaches my daughters, by example, how to embrace taking care of themselves now, and as adult women.”

“I teach TaeRobix because I love it and it is ever challenging—from learning the basic moves, to getting your knees up just a little bit higher each time, to perfecting your roundhouse kick.”

As an instructor, Regina motivates each student to make TaeRobix their own. Everyone has their personal reason for working out and Regina’s purpose is to help them empower themselves to realize their goals.

KIM ANDERSON
Aside from juggling a full-time career, being a wife, and mother of twin boys, Kim finds the time to teach taerobix in between her hectic schedule.

Kim started out as a student four years ago, with the hope of shedding some of the baby weight she gained during her pregnancy. Not only did she lose the weight and inches, she put on muscle as well.

"I loved the changes that I saw happening to my body. Losing the baby weight but getting toned at the same time. I enjoyed the high-energy classes so much, that I became an instructor and have been teaching for three years now."

I reccomend taerobix for everyone. Not only will you gain from it physically but it will give you a great sense of well-being.