A LITTLE ABOUT ME

I was born in Tarry Town, NY, but have spent most of my life in Vermont. I have been happily married for 12 years and currently live in Woodstock, VT. I began my life in fitness in college in 1990, teaching aerobics classes to my fellow students. Since then, my passion for health and fitness has driven me to develop my company, Body By Bari which helps you create your own healthy and balanced life through education and support.

WHAT I'M ABOUT

It is my personal mission to educate, motivate and empower you to a healthy and fit lifestyle, with a wide range of available classes. I offer water aerobics with low impact cardiovascular work to high energy, high impact land classes. I also offer one-on-one personal trainings at various locations, plus small group trainings for a discounted price.  My mission to your goals starts with the right attitude, the right nutrition and the right trainer!!

In addition to teaching my small group trainings, classes and personal training my husband and I are very active in our wonderful community in Woodstock, Vermont. Every week we spend time with our friends with special needs at Zack's Place. We have a full hour of learning about food and how to incorporate healthy choices into everyone's meals. My husband, Vin Ramirez is a Culinary Institute of America graduate and teaches about how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your day, information about additives and keeping well hydrated as we play games and enjoy fresh food.

I also help lead Girls in Motion on Stage, which is a class for girls between 4th and 7th grade. We focus on teaching girls about their bodies and understanding their muscles.
I also work with the teachers at the Barnard Academy to keep them fit after school and keep their bodies in action after their hard days of work teaching.
I have a senior program at the Woodstock Athletic club every Friday and we meet in the pool. We work on flexibility and strength using water weights and noodles in the water. This class is conjunction with the Thompson Senior Center.
​I really enjoying showing people the proper ways to work out and keeping them safe while still challenging them in their workouts, wherever their fitness level is at this time.

QUALIFICATIONS

I am certified through the American Fitness Association and American Aerobics Association International, with credentials in personal training, primary group fitness, water aerobics and older adult fitness. I am also a M.E.C.A Core Trainer (Mobility, Elasticity, Core Strength, Adaptability). My credentials in my life wellness coaching will keep you on your path of maintaining your health and fitness successfully. Plus I am a small group trainer, I have classes that cater to you with a workout, a mindfulness section, as well as nutrition. I am also CPR and AED certified and provide my own insurance.