The Protégé Program offers a unique platform for upcoming talent in the fitness industry.   By showcasing each protege’s talent, Christi hopes it will kick-start their career.  Besides the exposure, they also acquire valuable experience in the pre and post production world. 

In Christi’s newest DVD release, ”Totally Cool Step 2,” she highlights Alexandra Prince and Kristi Anderson.   After you workout with Alexandra in her Totally Cool Pilates segment, and with Kristi in her Totally Cool Yoga segment, we ask that you offer yet another valuable commodity toward their success – your feedback!   Help support these talented girls with your comments and encouragement……. at the bottom of this page!

 

 

Introducing …….. KRISTI ANDERSON

Totally Cool Yoga

Kristi Anderson is Owner and Founder of Ida Pingala Yoga (www.idapingalayoga.com.)  She has spent her career deeply involved in the group fitness world of Yoga and Senior Fitness.  As a successful manager and leader, she has trained and encouraged many instructors toward their own personal greatness.

Kristi has a vast array of experience as a successful program manager for the Pure Fitness Health Clubs of Phoenix, Arizona, and as the senior fitness program coordinator for the YMCA of Ridgedale, Minnesota.   She holds specialty certifications in yoga, kickboxing, senior fitness and kids fitness.

Kristi graduated from Black Hills State University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, and a minor in music.  Her passion for the fitness industry inspires her to actively continue her education in the world of advanced Yoga technique training, as well as to give back by mentoring young fitness professionals.

 

 

 

 

Introducing …….. ALEXANDRA PRINCE

Totally Cool Pilates

Alexandra Prince was first introduced to fitness in 2000 – where she joined a gym and began what would become a life-long passion and career.  She was desperately searching for weight-loss guidance after gaining 75 pounds during the pregnancy of her first child.

Over the course of the next 18 months Alexandra accomplishment her weight loss goal, however, she also suffered a debilitating lower back injury.  This brought an immediate stop to her fitness-encompassed lifestyle and she found herself in physical therapy.  It was there that she was first introduced to Pilates, and it changed her life.

Today, Alexandra is a 5^thlineage “Joseph Pilates” mat and reformer instructor.  She is also a highly successful group fitness director, personal trainer and fitness presenter.  Alexandra currently carries on the leadership method of instructor training and mentoring, as fostered by Christi Taylor, through her position as Pilates Director and Group Fitness Director at Luna Fitness in Tempe, Arizona.

Alexandra’s goal is to influence others as they experience positive fitness results from hard work and loyalty.  She has said, “Whether it’s my favorite step instructor showing me the ropes every Saturday, or the reformer client who is teaching me the definition of humility in the face of adversity, I know I will always be a student before an instructor, and I know that I will always believe in fitness and encourage others to as well.”