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Laurie Bushlack is a part owner and instructor/trainer at BRX Fitness. Having trained for many years in dance (including intensive study at the Gus Giordano Center) and musical theater, she parlayed her interest in the anatomy of movement into a role as a fitness instructor starting in 1987. Even so, continuing involvement in the dance arts came through creating choreography in the Miss America pageant system at the state-level over 20 years.
A certified group fitness instructor, Laurie is certified in Yoga through Yogafit, is a KBC Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor, is Stott Pilates trained in Mat and Reformer, and is in the upper belt levels as a current student of Tae Kwan Do. Laurie has been teaching Pilates and Yoga for over 4 years.
Keeping workouts fresh with challenging variety and focusing on adaptation to individual client needs, Laurie's belief is that many modes of exercise can be complimentary and that the best of these can be tailored to each individual to achieve the ultimate in functional fitness.
Robin Burtzel is a part owner and instructor/trainer at BRX Fitness. Her passion for the fitness industry dates back to 1992 when she first began training in earnest. In 1994 she turned that passion into a career when she certified as an instructor and began teaching at a YMCA in New Hope, MN. Her experience as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer has spanned over 14 years. Ms. Burtzel is Stott Pilates certified in Mat and Reformer and is a certified Yoga instructor through Yogafit.
In addition to Yoga and Pilates, Robin is also certified as an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Personal Trainer and an ACE (American Council on Exercise) Group Fitness Instructor.
Robin's vision has always been to provide clients and classes with educational, motivational and entertaining workouts with the intent of someday possibly opening her own fitness studio. With the opening of Prior Lake, MN based BODY ROX in December 2007, her vision has been realized.
Theresa Marsyla is a part owner and instructor/trainer at BRX Fitness. Theresa has always been a very physical and goal orientated person starting at a young age with raising and showing APHA horses at a world championship level. Theresa also owns and operates a successful landscape maintenance business with her sister, Tammy.
A certified personal trainer since 2004, Theresa is currently working towards her second Personal Training Certification. Complementing her knowledge of the science of movement, Theresa is in the midst of her certification in sports nutrition.
From a weight loss, toning and even a body-building standpoint, Theresa understands that every person has different fitness goals and she will personalize each program to suit their individual needs.
Jill Sand has been an educator for more than 20 years. She combined her passion for exercise and yoga with her educational training to create Jill Sand Consulting, a wellness consulting service. Along with teaching yoga, Jill offers wellness workshops, lectures, and classes at community events and workplace settings. Jill's yoga certification is through YogaFit Training Systems.
Karen Zander is an instructor/trainer at BRX Fitness. She has had a passion for fitness training for nearly 20 years and in the last two years she has turned that passion into a profession. Karen has been teaching fitness classes at BRX Fitness for two years and conducting personal training sessions for six months. She has co-led the Biggest Loser program at BRX Fitness and also led summer boot camp. Karen is ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified and is currently enrolled in the ACE Lifestyle and Weight Management Certification program. She has completed Kettle Bell Concepts Instruction certification as well as TRX Instruction certification. Karen is Pilates Mat trained and CPR-AED certified. Karen believes that anyone can make a change to a healthier lifestyle. Karen will be persistent in helping you achieve your health and fitness goals by keeping you accountable, but never forgetting to have fun along the way!
Kristi Borchert, RYT-200, Reiki Master completed her RYT-200 through YogaFit in 2009. She has been teaching Fitness Yoga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Kids, Pre-Natal and other variations of yoga around the southwest metro since 2007. Kristi has a deep passion for bringing yoga to all fitness levels and abilities. She has been studying the philosophy and anatomy of yoga for over 4 years. Through her research of yoga, she has studied Thai Yoga Bodyworks, Aroma and Color Therapy, Sound Therapy, and Reiki Healing. With a daily practice of meditation and reading ancient text on phiolosphy, Kristi hope to bring something deeper to your practice of yoga. Be welcomed by her positive energy, challenging practice and maybe a splash of humor next time you make it to your mat.
Tyler Honigschmidt became an Instructor/Trainer at BRX fitness in 2009, with a passion for fitness long before. Since then he has completed his personal training certificate through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and is inspiring his future interests in nutrition and metabolic/weight management. Tyler is also certified in TRX Suspension training as well being CPR/AED compliant. The specific goals of either weight loss, cardio, or sport specialized training can be accomplished in the most time efficient way. His passion for personal training shows with his strong and personalized work ethic to attend to the clients needs and wants while providing value.

BRX Fitness | 16180 Hastings Avenue SE, Suite 302 | Prior Lake, MN 55372 | 952.440.4488 | e-mail