Profile

Bio:

Lisa Wheeler-Cooper, is a native of Akron, OH. She is a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer through Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Additionally, she is a certified Workout™ (Level I and II) and Bar Bhangra™ instructor. Other fitness certifications include Bokwa, Cycling, Kettlebell Pump, Ugi, Tabata Bootcamp and various specialties with Zumba Fitness. She lives her mission, while incorporating a healthy lifestyle in all that she does.

Her passion for good health is fueled by health disparities that she sees in her community every day. Heart disease, cancer, and other devastating illnesses have impacted her family, friends, and acquaintances. She believes fitness should be fun and implements practical and innovative approaches to health and wellness. Wheeler-Cooper presents culturally specific workout classes and aims to reach diverse and low-income audiences. As part of her health and wellness ministry, Wheeler-Cooper holds FREE fitness classes for the community. Lisa has been featured in various national and local media outlets including ABC’s Good Morning American, The Plain Dealer, Cleveland’s FOX 8 Morning, Cable9, Sun Press, Wooster Weekly News and Daily Record and WKYC TV 3. Follow her on Twitter @NudgeFitness.

Certifications/Licenses:

- Level 1
- Level 2
- Bar Bhangra
- Level 3
- Choreography Workshop