Trainer Profiles Ian McCranor ianmccranor@sbcglobal.net http://www.IanMcCranor.com Ian is a 6th degree black belt in Karate, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, an ACE Continuing Education Specialist, and a Certified Boxing Coach. He has an extensive practical background in martial arts and self-defense as well as an impressive competitive background. Ian began his karate career at the age of 16. He competed internationally for England for four years as a member of the English Karate Council. He has earned numerous medals and awards, both individual and team including: National Championships in TERA Association, gold medals in Transatlantic Cup and English International Challenge, silver medals in Belgian Cup, Commonwealth and Dutch International Championships, and other medals and awards too numerous to list. Ian is considered an expert in both karate and self-defense. He was a regular columnist for Traditional Karate Magazine (Great Britain) and has appeared on its cover, and the covers of other karate magazines. He's been a professional karate instructor and fitness coach for the Central England Karate Association. He has 15 years experience in nightclub security, and has been a Self-Protection Instructor for the British Combat Association. Ian's expertise in karate has even taken him into the entertainment industry, where he has worked as a motion capture actor for a number of video games! Ian developed his Tae-robics workout 25 years ago to increase the stamina and fitness of his karate students. Over the years, Ian has refined and improved his workout, resulting in the high-energy, motivating, fun workout taught in many gyms by him and his staff of well-trained instructors. As an expert in self-protection, Ian has spent the last 23 years educating thousands - from British bouncers to soccer moms - with his Self Defense for the Real World Seminar. Ian is now a full-time self-protection instructor, group fitness instructor, personal trainer, karate instructor and boxing coach. He is available for seminars in Tae-robics Group Fitness Instruction and Self-Defense for the Real World. Liz Burton lizjeffburton@comcast.net Liz is an ACE certified group fitness instructor, in addition to being a personal trainer and Tae-Robics and ICE Sculpting instructor. After ten years in the corporate world, Liz re-discovered her passion for fitness and pursuing a healthy, active lifestyle. Joining forces with three colleagues, KnowSweat was soon formed and she has never looked back. Liz infuses her love of exercise with practical strategies for making the most of our busy lives. Her motto: "There is no excuse!" She inspires her clients through unbridled enthusiasm and commitment to their success, be that in a class setting or through creating personalized workouts that keep them engaged in their quest to meet their fitness goals. Liz is a married mother of two and is currently working on her certification in Egoscue, a postural alignment and pain management method. Donna Phelan dmphelan@ameritech.net Donna Phelan has been an ACE Certified Group Fitness instructor and co-owner of Know Sweat Workouts since 2004, but believes her expertise and contribution come from her own personal experience and dedication to fitness. Obesity plagued Donna until the age of 20, when she lost 85 lbs. and adopted the lifestyle changes necessary to maintain her health. Thats been over 30 years ago, states Donna but I spend every day working at staying in shape, working at keeping the weight off. That challenge never goes away. Donna teaches both ICE Sculpting and Tae-robics and conducts KickStart sessions with her partners. She participates regularly in cardio and weight training. She also trains in boxing and competitive Sport Karate, where she has earned medals at the Senior Intermediate level. Marcia Erne marciaerne@sbcglobal.net http://www.MarciaErne.com Marcia Erne is an ACE Certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She is a co-owner of KnowSweat Workouts, a fitness development company. Along with participating in and teaching Tae-Robics, a high energy kickboxing workout, Marcia and her partners conduct KickStart, a weight loss motivation exercise education class. She also trains in boxing and Sport Karate. Marcia is also a kindergarten teacher, and has developed KidFit, a workout for children that includes cardio, strength training, and stretching.