Location: Body at The ReCenter

Meet Geri (@geri.albrecht) Geri became a fitness instructor for one very important reason: the music. After one too many classes spent silently critiquing the playlist, her husband finally said, “Why don’t you just become the instructor?” So she did.For the music.For the motivation.For the members.For survival. Her training style? Darkly humorous survival horror-thriller. You’ll question… Continue reading Geri

Meet Mady (@madysedfitness) Mady didn’t get into fitness because it was trendy — she got into it because she was told to “just lose weight” without ever being taught how. So she did the work herself. She lost 100 pounds, dove deep into the science, and became the trainer she wished she had from the… Continue reading Mady

Meet Molly (@molly.kaplan15) Before she was coaching early morning classes, Molly was an Olympic figure skater turned college student — so you could say high performance has always been part of her DNA. The discipline, precision, and grit from the ice now show up in every workout she leads. Her training style? Feel-good montage energy.… Continue reading Molly

Meet Lathan (@bassbuiltfitness) Lathan’s fitness journey isn’t just professional — it’s deeply personal. Tipping the scales at over 100 pounds in first grade, he spent much of his childhood, teenage years, and college years overweight. Eventually, he decided he didn’t want that to define the rest of his life. So he changed it. He lost… Continue reading Lathan

Meet Julz (@julzchez) Julz didn’t fall in love with fitness in a weight room — she found it by accident. A former cheerleader and gymnast who loathed gym class, she entered college determined to avoid the “Freshman 15” and reluctantly joined the campus rec center. That’s where she discovered group fitness — cardio dance, step,… Continue reading Julz

Meet Breana (@breanabfit) Breana’s journey into fitness didn’t start with a dramatic “villain origin story” — it started at a low point. She didn’t love what she saw in the mirror, and more importantly, she didn’t love how she felt. What began as a personal fitness journey quickly turned into something much deeper. As she… Continue reading Breana

Julie is a passionate yoga instructor with over a decade of experience teaching students of all ages, from kids to seniors. Julie has studied with master teachers in Chicago and India. Her classes are energetic, dynamic flowing with a playful touch. All levels welcome!

Meegan is the Director of Sales Strategy and Marketing at BODY, which allows her to combine her fitness obsession with her love for promoting and growing small businesses. She can often be found capturing video and talking members into starring in her latest Instagram Reel … or joining classes to get an extra sweat session… Continue reading Meegan

Amara is the owner of The ReCenter and BODY at The ReCenter, where she channels her passion for aesthetics, wellness, health, and fitness to help others look and feel their best. Committed to fostering a holistic approach to self-care, she creates an environment where individuals are empowered through expert treatments, fitness programs, and personalized wellness solutions. Amara is married… Continue reading Amara