Student Recreation Center

University Student Union


University Student Union
18111 Nordhoff Street 
Northridge, CA 91330-8449 

Phone: (818) 677-5434

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Get to Know Our Instructors

Alfredo Padilla

Training/Education:

  • B.S. in Kinesiology, Applied Fitness and Active Lifestyle Development
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer
  • TRX® Functional Training Coach

Current Class Formats:

  • TRX® Circuit Training
  • Matador Cycle
  • Spin & Flex
  • Functional Training Circuit

Amanda Christianson

I love to exercise and move my body any way that I can. I especially love working out in groups to awesome music. So come join me and get your sweat therapy on!

Quotes or Words of Inspiration: “Demand a strong mind, body, and soul.” — Amanda

Training/Education: 

  • M.S. in Family & Consumer Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics
  • B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science
  • NSCA® Certified Personal Trainer
  • AFAA® Group Exercise Instructor
  • Spinning® Instructor
  • Peak Pilates® MVe chair
  • FitWall® Instructor
  • Krankcycle® Instructor
  • TRX® Group Suspension Training Course
  • Kettlebell Concepts, Level 1 Instructor
  • TriggerPoint® Multi Tool Massage Certified
  • Extreme HIIT CHAOS

Current Class Formats:

  • Interval Training
  • Matador Cycle 
  • Fluid Strength
  • Cardio Fusion
  • HIIT Camp
  • Spin & Flex
  • TRX® Circuit Training

Bryan

I enjoy teaching yoga to help tone our body and promote positive energy.

Quotes or Words of Inspiration: “Nobody here will compel you to rise; No one will force you to open your eyes; No one will answer for you yes or no, Whether to stay there or whether to go.” — Edgar Guest

Training/Education:

  • M.S. in Family & Consumer Sciences
  • B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, Interior Design
  • YogaFit® Level 1 and 2
  • AFAA® Practical Yoga Training Workshop
  • AFAA® Practical Pilates Workshop
  • TRX® Suspension Training Course (STC)
  • YogaSport™ FX
  • TriggerPoint® Multi Tool Massage Certified
  • Barre Above™ Training

Class Formats

  • Cardio Yoga Flow
  • TRX® Yoga 

Cheryl Vanbuskirk

I’m a professor in the Biology department here at CSUN, and a life-long learner. My goals for each class are safety, inclusivity, community, challenge, good music and fun.

Quotes or Words of Inspiration: What's the best exercise? The one you enjoy doing! — Cheryl

Training/Education:

  • Spinning® Instructor
  • ACE® Group Exercise Instructor
  • Extreme HIIT Chaos Training

Current Class Formats:

  • Matador Cycle
  • Spin & Flex
  • Bodyweight Mania
  • HIIT Camp
  • Core Strength
  • Fluid Strength
  • Interval Training

Claire Bauer

Fitness should be fun, but should also challenge you. I strive for both in my classes; sweaty and smiling from what you accomplished! Despite all the tattoos, I'm very approachable and love seeing members absolutely crush it in my classes.

Quote or Words of Inspiration: ”If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” — J.R.R. Tolkien

Training/Education:

  • B.S. Athletic Training with a minor in Recreation Management (CSUN)
  • In pursuit of an M.S. in Sports Conditioning & Performance (Southern Utah University)
  • A.S. Wildland Resources and Forestry (Citrus College)
  • Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
  • Certified Sport Safety Specialist (Sport Safety International)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
  • Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA)
  • Certified Group Exercise Instructor (AFAA)
  • Certified Spinning® Instructor (Mad Dogg Athletics)
  • TRX® Suspension Training Qualification
  • Other: Water Aerobics and Yoga (AFAA)

Current Class Formats:

  • Bodyweight Mania
  • Spin & Flex
  • Matador Cycle
  • Interval Training

Condor

Words of Inspiration/Quote: “Walk as if you were kissing the earth with your feet” — Thich Nhat Hanh

Training/Education:

  • Yogaworks® 500-Hr RYT through 
  • UpFlying Yoga® Aerial Yoga Level 1
  • Shamanic Coach

Current Class Formats: 

  • Cardio Yoga Flow
  • Pranayama & Meditation 
  • Meditation
  • Shamanic Journey 

Deanna

I love life! My dog, the ocean, music and dance are some of my favorites. I’m passionate about sharing opportunities to improve ourselves. In my classes, there is an emphasis on posture and breath with variations to fit all levels of fitness, including members new to group exercise.

Quotes or Words of Inspiration: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” — Henry Ford

Training/Education:

  • A.A. in Dance
  • Alexandra King School of Dance, Belly Dancing
  • AFAA® Practical Group Exercise Training Workshop
  • AFAA® Practical Pilates Workshop
  • The Schlachte Method-Ballet For All Kids
  • YogaFit® Level 1 
  • Currently pursuing at RYT-200 through Yoga & Ayurveda Center

Current Class Formats:

  • Barre Fit
  • Belly Dancing
  • Mindful Mat Pilates

Eddie

My classes are a non-stop party with Latin rhythms, Hip-Hop, and dance music. No dance experience needed, and open to all levels. This class is a medium- to high-impact class with a warm-up and cool-down.

Quote or Words of Inspiration: “Progress over perfection.” — Eddie

Training/Education:

  • B.A. in English
  • Zumba® Basic Level 1

Current Class Formats:

  • Zumba® Fitness

Elayne

I am all about fun energy and like participants to add their own flavor and make noise during class. 

Quotes/Words of Inspiration: “You can be and do anything you are willing to work for.” — Elayne

Training/Education: 

  • MEd Leadership in Early Childhood Education
  • Zumba® Basic 1
  • Spinning® Instructor

Current Class Formats: 

  • Zumba® Fitness
  • Matador Cycle

Lisa

At heart, I am an artist. I manifest this identity as a yoga teacher (ERYT 500, YACEP), TRX® instructor, personal trainer, graphic designer and Certified Positive Psychology Life Coach. I have pulled from this mosaic of experience to develop innovative programs that uplift the mind and body, including my combination of yoga with TRX® and resistance training and the use of positive psychology in yoga and exercise classes.

Training/Education:

  • 500 E-RYT Yoga Alliance
  • Masters level certification through Samudra School of Living Yoga
  • TRX® Advanced Group Training Course
  • Yoga Sport™ Master Instructor
  • Kettlebell Concepts, Level 1 Instructor
  • StrongFirst Kettlebell Course
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Current Class Formats:

  • Power Yoga
  • Mandala Yoga
  • Cardio Yoga Flow
  • Ocean Yoga 
  • TRX® Yoga 
  • Yoga Sport™ FX
  • Yoga Core & More
  • Vinyasa Flow

Student Recreation Center

University Student Union


University Student Union
18111 Nordhoff Street 
Northridge, CA 91330-8449 

Phone: (818) 677-5434

Send email

Social Media

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