09/09/2026
Please help us in welcoming our newest Group Fitness Instructor: Tikvah Shapiro! ๐ช๐
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Tikvah will be team teaching BODYPUMP here and there with Melissa P on Saturday mornings, and will be offering her own BodyPump Express class starting Thursday Mornings at 6am beginning October 1st!!! BodyPump Express is the same BODYPUMP class you know and love, but with an abbreviated format so you get your workout done in 45 minutes... WOOHOO FOR TIMESAVERS!
Tikvah recently moved to Rutland and brings an energetic and inclusive approach to fitness. A graduate of Rutgers University, Tikvah earned a degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science) and Disability Studies.
With over 7 years of personal training experience, Tikvah also brings 3+ years of experience as a certified spin instructor and 1+ year teaching BodyPump. Her professional specialties include strength development, injury prevention, strength training for runners, fall prevention for older adults, adaptive fitness for individuals with disabilities, and general exercise for overall health.
Outside of the gym, Tikvah loves staying active through all sorts of outdoor adventures, including skiing, backpacking, hiking, running, paddle boarding, and biking. She is passionate about ensuring that workouts are safe, effective, and tailored to each individual.
The Gymnasium LLC Tikvah Shapiro
