 Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the lime light 😆, but I’m at a point in my life and career where if feels just as good if not BETTER to give it away.
We are approaching Warrior Rhythms 3 year birthday next month and since the beginning I DREAMED about elevating the young leaders who would come into the WARRIOR fold. It’s been a blessing to be able to do so. Today we released a Bonus section led by Usha Nellimarla, Regan Steedman, and Francy Stoyer. 🌟🌟🌟
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 I can't believe it's been a YEAR since we were able to launch in-person trainings. I am so proud of our Team! Together we certified about 300 WARRIOR instructors this year (not including those we mentored through the Self-Study course).
We are looking to grow. If YOU are madly in love with WARRIOR formats, are a leader in your community, and teach rockstar classes please reach out! We would love to have 2-3 Master Trainers in every state and we would like to expand internationally. 1. Ellen - Based in Oregon (and virtual) 2. Lana - Based in Washington 3. Bess - Based in Northern California (and virtual) 4. Christy - Based in Florida 5. Angel - Based in Texas (and virtual) 6. Laura - Based in California (and virtual) 6. Heather S. - Based in Oklahoma (and virtual) 7. Liz - Based in Pennsylvania (and virtual) 7. Sasha - Based in California 8. Lauren - Based in California/Hawaii 9. Amber H - Based in Virginia 9. Usha - Based in India 10. Cat - Based in Maryland 10. Marlena - Based in Texas Thank you for celebrating. with us! El 🏹  Diva and I met on the conference tour. San Francisco. Dallas. Chicago. Boston. Our WARRIOR Instructors kept gravitating to her boxing sessions. Over the course of a few months, Diva and I would speak about her building her own format. It dawned on us that we could collaborate for a bigger win...for me, for her, but above all for our WARRIOR instructor fam and WARRIOR student fam.
Diva Richards is a motivational life coach with over 20 years of experience. She is the Founder and President of Hard Work No Excuses, LLC. Her 10,000+ sq. foot boutique boxing gym is located in Marlton, NJ. She is the co-creator of WARRIOR Strength™. Diva is a professional public speaker, owns the DO WORK podcast, and has an apparel line. Learn more about Diva Richards at www.DivaRichards.com. WARRIOR Combat™ is "Boxing inspired, powerful, and fierce, WARRIOR Combat includes high intensity intervals, stress-melting strength training, and music driven fight combinations. This empowering conditioning class makes you feel like a confident badass." Keep fighting, El PS Follow Combat on IG here and on FB here. by Kelly DummWellness Educator & Owner of Innovative Wellness In a world of comparison and competition, we can all belong to the same team. We can all do different things to obtain the same goal. These ladies I met through the world of teaching exercise classes and we could not be more different. We come from different parts of the country and teach different class formats, but we are part of the same team - to help people have fun while exercising. Yet, when we do get together we belong together. We have a sense of community and connectedness. So the next time you feel wrapped up in competition, ask yourself if you're in the right circle or if you should find a new one.  |
ElleNEllen de Werd is a renowned fitness industry leader with over 25 years of experience in group fitness. A 2024 and 2025 IDEA Group Fitness Instructor of the Year Award nominee, she is the visionary creator behind the WARRIOR formats—dynamic, license-free programs now taught in 14 countries. Through her company, Ellen empowers group fitness professionals with smart, fun, and original content designed to inspire and elevate their classes. She is also the host of the Confessions of a GroupX Instructor podcast, a Legacy Lululemon Ambassador, and an active instructor based in Eugene, Oregon. Archives
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My WARRIOR journey began with a deep admiration & respect of Ellen de Werd’s mastery of exercise physiology. Combine that with her encouraging playful vibe and full body workouts choreographed to great music. The WARRIOR crew (instructors & participants) have kept me engaged with their supportive and friendly group dynamics whereby I leave each workout feeling tired yet stronger, and grateful. - Rhoda J. WARRIOR classes have covered every aspect of fitness for me. My flexibility, strength and aerobic capacity have all been enhanced by these beautifully designed programs, greatly improving my day to day quality of life. -Michael C. Ellen is innovative, inspiring and always forward thinking. For six years now WARRIOR classes have provided me with an outlet to reduce my stress, build my strength and make great friends. - Thea L. |
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