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The Keiser story wouldn’t be possible without our expert, dedicated training staff. Meet our team of M Series, Strength and Performance trainers — they’re pros in implementing Keiser fitness technology, programs, and simply better results for your business.
Paco González
HOMETOWN: Puerto de la Cruz, Canary Islands
Keiser International Master Trainer
With Keiser since 1998, Paco has presented Keiser indoor bike programs and training in over 20 countries, as well as at most major conventions throughout the world, including IDEA, IHRSA, Club Industry, Can Fit Pro, FIBO and Asia Fit. He also serves as Keiser’s International Director of Education Programs. Outside of training, he’s a Triathlon Level 3 coach, amateur cyclist and long-distance runner.
Krista Popowych
HOMETOWN: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Keiser International Master Trainer
Krista started training with Keiser in 1998 and now serves as Education Director. She’s an IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year (2014), Can Fit Pro Presenter of the Year (2008, 2003), published author, and has hosted & co-hosted over 100 fitness TV shows. Favorite quote: “Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely daydreaming, but vision with action can change the world” ~ Nelson Mandela
Andie Bruce
HOMETOWN: New York, New York
Keiser Training Specialist
A CSCS® certified trainer and corrective movement specialist, Andie joined Keiser when the strength team was formed in 2015 and likes that the equipment “allows users to train faster with less risk of injury.” She’s also a licensed massage therapist and certified as an Active Release practitioner. Outside of training, she enjoys hiking, kayaking and snowboarding.
Mac Calloway
HOMETOWN: Boynton Beach, Florida
Keiser Performance Coach
With Keiser since 2015, Mac is a CSCS® and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) certified trainer. He’s worked as a strength & conditioning coach for pro and college sports teams including the Orlando Magic, Orlando Miracle, University of Dayton, Clemson University, University of Miami (FL), and DePaul University. Mac uses Keiser “to train safely at high speeds while monitoring and tracking power.”
Judy Cudrak
HOMETOWN: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Keiser National Trainer
A group exercise leader for 31 years and Keiser trainer since 2007, Judy is an AFLCA Master Trainer, YMCA Canada training educator, and teaches classes ranging from cycling to step to aquatic fitness. She’s presented at numerous conferences including AFLCA Fit Rendezvous, Can-Fit Pro Toronto, and BC Fit. Outside of training, she enjoys playing with her children, hiking, reading, curling, volunteering and camping.
Carl Davison
HOMETOWN: Portland, Oregon
Keiser Performance Coach
A CSCS® certified trainer and Keiser trainer since 2000, Carl has developed and implemented health and wellness programs for a wide variety of clientele including corporations, sports teams and individual athletes. He trains on Keiser because it “is simply the best tool to train for power, performance and general fitness.” Favorite quote: “age is a state of mind.”
Jules Erickson
HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, California
Keiser Training Specialist
A CSCS® certified trainer and Keiser trainer, Jules has worked with Oregon State Strength and Conditioning, Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, Athletes’ Performance, and Core Performance Center. Her specialties include weight loss, body composition training, lean muscle gain, sports performance training, and as she says, “With me you’ll definitely work hard, but you’ll have a ton of fun along the way!”
Jakki Flaherty
HOMETOWN: San Francisco, California
Keiser Training Specialist
A CSCS® certified full-time trainer, Jakki has been with Keiser since 2015. She was named Best Personal Trainer in 2010 by 7x7 magazine, one of San Francisco Magazine’s Best Personal Trainers of 2015 (arms), and runs her own business, Flaherty Fit. Outside of training, she enjoys playing and coaching basketball, hiking, trying out new healthy recipes, and spending time with her family.
Shane Kups
HOMETOWN: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Keiser National Trainer
A Keiser trainer since 2012, Shane’s also a fitness program coordinator & developer and 2009 Finalist for Can Fit Pro’s Fitness Professional of the Year. Outside of training, he’s a 3rd-degree black belt and enjoys participating in Spartan races. He particularly likes training on the Keiser M Series for “the bike’s ability to display accurate wattage output.”
Buddy Macuha
HOMETOWN: San Francisco, California
Keiser Master Trainer
An ACE- and AFAA-certified trainer with over 25 years’ experience teaching fitness and yoga, Buddy has presented for IDEA, IHRSA, Can Fit Pro, and the Indoor Cycling Associate Webinar. He’s been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle (voted Best Instructor) and 7x7, appeared as a “fitness/yoga guru” on NBC, CBS, and FOX News in the Bay Area, and has been training with Keiser since 2008.
Ron Munvez
HOMETOWN: Chicago, Illinois
Keiser Training Specialist
A Keiser trainer since 2015, Ron is a CSCS® certified strength trainer, Precision Nutrition-certified nutrition coach, and has over 30 years’ experience as a strength & conditioning coach for high school sports teams. He trains on Keiser because “it’s the best equipment out there – not only for strength development, but for power – with instant feedback.”
Lluis Nogeur
HOMETOWN: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Keiser International Master Trainer
Lluis started with Keiser in 1996 and is now the Director of Sales and Training for Latin America and a Keiser International Master Trainer and M Series Trainer. He has presented at the most important fitness events around the world. He trains with Keiser because, “It is the most advanced training system in the world that allows me to achieve results more effectively and safely.” A passionate outdoor adventurer, Lluis’s favorite inspirational words are, “Live today as if it was your last day.”
Suzette O’Byrne
HOMETOWN: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Keiser Master Trainer
A Keiser trainer since 1994, Suzette is certified as an ACE personal trainer, TRX trainer, AFLCA trainer of fitness leaders, and E-RYT 500 yoga instructor. She’s trained fitness leaders since 1990, was on the first Keiser bike trainer team program in 1996, and has presented workshops throughout North America. Outside of training, she enjoys hiking, skiing, yoga, mountain biking, and time with family & friends.
Karen Peterson
HOMETOWN: Duxbury, Massachusetts
Keiser National Trainer
An IIN-certified Health Coach and ACSM-certified Exercise Physiologist with 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry, Karen has been a Keiser trainer since 2008. She’s also a YMCA Leadership Award recipient and Associate Executive Director of the South Shore–Emilson YMCA in the Boston area. Outside of training, she enjoys outdoor cycling, running, skiing, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Jill Wattenbarger
HOMETOWN: Melbourne, Florida
Keiser National Trainer
An ACE-certified Personal Trainer, ACE-certified Advanced Health Fitness Specialist (AHFS), and AFAA-certified Group Exercise Instructor, Jill teaches and presents cycling foundation courses and modules throughout the country. She’s also a Fitness Educator for Well Equipped, where she develops and presents continuing education workshops for trainers and instructors, and has been training with Keiser since 2008.
Linda Webster
HOMETOWN: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Keiser National Trainer
A fitness industry presenter and educator for 15+ years, Linda started training with Keiser in 2012. She’s a three-time Finalist for IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, Bellin Sports Medicine Peer Resource Award recipient, and owns her own fitness consulting company, Guru Fitness. She trains on Keiser because “it’s the best bike in the industry – hands down – with an awesome road feel and smooth, dependable ride.”
Toby Massenburg
HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, California
Keiser National Trainer
A Keiser trainer since 2018, Toby established himself in the health and fitness industry by producing a line of successful fitness DVDs, and is well known for his creative and challenging programming. A graduate of Kansas State University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science and nutrition, as well as multiple national certifications in formats that include cycling, TRX, kettlebell and more. During his career, Toby has worked closely with industry frontrunners BOSU, Power Music and Hedstrom Fitness and formerly was an educator, presenter and Group Fitness Manager for Equinox.
Darren Teagles
HOMETOWN: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Keiser International Master Trainer
A specialist in cycle-based power concept training for athletes from all sports, Darren Teagles has been a Keiser trainer since 2016. He started cycling at an elite level in 1989 for team Raleigh Banana and progressed through various Criterium and indoor leagues until finally signing a contract with team Andalucia Cajamar in 2001. Darren raced with the team in the UCI National Pro Continental Circuit of Spain until retiring from pro cycling in 2012. Darren is now the European Training and Development Manager for Keiser, working with top cycle studios and strength and conditioning coaches all over Europe. His work motto simply reflects his racing style – "Life is just one long hill...so keep climbing."
