Meet Debbie

Debbie Fogel has been a certified group fitness instructor since 1991.  Originally inspired by the “aerobics craze” in the 80s, Debbie became addicted to taking group aerobics classes in college and even took an “Aerobic Exercise” PE class at the University of Wisconsin-Madison after dropping a class and needing to fill in credits. Turns out that change in classes was a pivotal moment in her life.  She couldn’t get enough information about how exercise could change your body, your mood, your sleep, and your overall health.

 

After graduating in 1988 and moving to Chicago, Debbie found many places to take high-energy aerobics classes wherever she lived. Debbie eventually asked one of her favorite teachers how she, too, could become a fitness instructor, and spent that entire summer studying and preparing for a workshop, a challenging written test, and a nerve-wracking practical test. Debbie passed all phases of the test and got busy looking for a place to teach.  A few months later, she landed at Webster Fitness Club in Lincoln Park, Chicago, and once again, her life changed: a few months after starting to teach at Webster, Debbie met her husband and two years later, got engaged in the same room where they met.

 

After more than 30 years of certifications and specializations in fitness--including a move to the suburbs to teach in many more venues--Debbie has become a specialist in senior fitness, barre, and water exercise.

 

Debbie and her husband, recent empty nesters, and their three dogs have recently moved to Madison, Wisconsin, and are enjoying a downsized, slower lifestyle.

 

 

  Education: 

• University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.B.A., Marketing

• DePaul University - Kellstadt Graduate School of Business - M.B.A., Marketing - with distinction

                  

 

 

  Certifications:

• AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor -1991-present

• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer - 2009- present

• CPR/AED certified - annually - 1991 - present

• Dailey Method barre certified - 2014-present

• barre3 certified - 2022-present

• SCW water exercise certified - 2016

• TRX certified - 2013