| Heather's bio Heather has combined her life experience with research in body image and eating disorders. She holds a Masters degree in psychology with an emphasis on eating disorders and mind-body fitness. Heather was a Reebok University Master Trainer, and certified by ACE, AFAA, NASM- CPT, ACSM. Heather has appeared in numerous TV and video series including VH-1’s “Getting Brittany Abs”, Crunch on ESPN2, Body By Jake and the syndicated infomercial for AbRoller. She is a popular fitness instructor who has taught at some of the hottest clubs in New York and Los Angeles, including Crunch, New York Health & Racquet Club, Voight By The Sea, Gold’s and corporate fitness centres located at the United Nations, The American Stock Exchange, Sony and NBC. Heather has presented at the annual Cory Everson’s Fit Camp for three years. "My passion is creating programs that include total physical and mental well being, as well as educating other fitness professionals about the like". |
| Education Bachelor of Arts, Theatre and Dance Glassboro, New Jersey Rowan University Masters Degree In Psychology Marina Del Rey, California Antioch University Focus on eating disorders Certifications & Designations American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) ·Certified Health & Fitness Instructor American Council on Exercise (ACE) · Certified Personal Trainer Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) · Certified Aerobic Instructor · Personal Trainer National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Reebok University · Reebok Master Trainer for Core Board™, Reebok Rep™, Cycle Reebok™ Promise Enterprises · Kick box instructor certification Exercise Safety Association · Certified Step Instructor Krav Maga Martial Arts · Green belt Eating Disorder Specialist December 1999 – Present Privilege Magazine Contributing Writer Los Angeles, CA ------ September 1998 – February 1999 Rader Institute Fitness Specialist Los Angeles, CA · Fitness advisor and trainer for those recovering from eating disorders. · Regular lecturer on fitness and eating disorder recovery. ------ Speaker and Guest Trainer Monte Nido Center Malibu, CA. ------ Speaker and Guest Trainer New Journey Santa Monica, CA Television and Video Appearances November 2001 “Generations” Lead Instructor, Instructional Video April 2000 “Get Off the Couch” Lead Instructor, Instructional Video 2001 “Getting Brittney Abs” Lead Instructor, VH-1 fitness segment July 1999 “Crunch Boot Camp” Featured Instructor, Instructional Video June 1998 “Michelle Lemay Stretch Series” Featured Instructor June 1998 “Ab Roller” Featured Instructor, Syndicated Infomercial May 1997 “Body by Jake” Featured Instructor on ESPN2 July 1996 “Crunch Fitness” Featured Instructor on ESPN2 Entrepreneurial Experience 1995-Present “Corporate-On-Call” Los Angeles, CA - New York, NY · Founder of on-site consultant service implementing group fitness programs and individualized training for mid-to-large size businesses. Heather has been a fitness instructor at some of the country's top fitness clubs: California Equinox Santa Monica, CA Sports Club LA Beverly Hills, CA Gold’s Venice Venice, CA Voight By The Sea Santa Moncia, CA The Club at MGM Plaza Santa Monica, CA Crunch Los Angeles, CA New York, NY United Nations UNICEF New York, NY American Stock Exchange New York, NY NBC Studios New York, NY Sony Studios New York, NY New York Health & Racquet New York, NY Industry Events and Specialty Workshops Reebok Resolution 2002 Various masterclass presentations Cory Everson Fit Camp, Los Angeles, CA 1999 – 2001 Various masterclass presentations (annual event) Crunch Fitness, New York City May 2001 “California Boot Camp” masterclass American Psychological Association Conference, Orange County, CA Having Your Cake (focus on eating disorders) July 1999 Workout For Hope – Crunch Team, New York City 1996 Workout for Hope – Crunch Team, Hoboken, NJ 1996 College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico 1993 “Having Your Cake” |
Who is Heather Rider?
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| Contact Heather Rider at: Riderfit@yahoo.com |
| Contact Heather Rider at: Riderfit@yahoo.com |
| Contact Heather Rider at: Riderfit@yahoo.com |
| Contact Heather Rider at: Riderfit@yahoo.com |