Cardio Training Education Team

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Paco González

Latin America Sales & Education Manager

Paco has been working for Keiser as an International Trainer for over 25 years. Alongside with Krista Popowych, they created “The Ride Concept,” a complete indoor cycling education concept program included in the M Series Ecosystem. He has presented in over 60 countries and at major sport and fitness events worldwide, including IDEA, IHRSA, IHRSA Latin America, IHRSA Europe, Club Industry, Can Fit Pro, FIBO, Asia Fit, Rimini Fitness Festival, and at various international sport and science universities in Taiwan, Spain, the UK, Japan, China, Brazil, and Holland. Paco’s passion for fitness, conditioning, and health is evident when you have the opportunity to participate in any of his training sessions. His charisma, energy, extensive knowledge of fitness and wellness, and his vast experience as a fitness educator make his presentations not only motivating and entertaining but also unique.

Paco has been working for Keiser as an International Trainer for over 25 years. Alongside with Krista Popowych, they created “The Ride Concept,” a complete indoor cycling education concept program included in the M Series Ecosystem. He has presented in over 60 countries and at major sport and fitness events worldwide, including IDEA, IHRSA, IHRSA Latin America, IHRSA Europe, Club Industry, Can Fit Pro, FIBO, Asia Fit, Rimini Fitness Festival, and at various international sport and science universities in Taiwan, Spain, the UK, Japan, China, Brazil, and Holland. Paco’s passion for fitness, conditioning, and health is evident when you have the opportunity to participate in any of his training sessions. His charisma, energy, extensive knowledge of fitness and wellness, and his vast experience as a fitness educator make his presentations not only motivating and entertaining but also unique.

Krista Popowych

Global Director of Group Education

As the Global Director of Group Education for Keiser, Krista is one of the fitness industry’s leading experts and a highly sought-after educator and presenter on indoor cycling, group fitness and program management. With a degree in Human Kinetics, she has dedicated her entire career to inspiring others through movement and education. Krista has traveled the globe sharing her passion and knowledge and has been recognized by IDEA as a Fitness Instructor of the Year award recipient and is a three-time canfitpro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year. She is the author the book, Partner Workouts: Training Together for Better Results and loves to share her passion for exercise and the life changing benefits of living an active life.

As the Global Director of Group Education for Keiser, Krista is one of the fitness industry’s leading experts and a highly sought-after educator and presenter on indoor cycling, group fitness and program management. With a degree in Human Kinetics, she has dedicated her entire career to inspiring others through movement and education. Krista has traveled the globe sharing her passion and knowledge and has been recognized by IDEA as a Fitness Instructor of the Year award recipient and is a three-time canfitpro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year. She is the author the book, Partner Workouts: Training Together for Better Results and loves to share her passion for exercise and the life changing benefits of living an active life.

Sergio Velasco

European Cardio Education Manager

Sergio is known for his infectious smile, kind heart, and dynamic indoor cycling workouts. As the European Cardio Education Manager, originally from Barcelona and now based in The Netherlands, he brings over 15 years of fitness experience to every session. An international fitness presenter, Sergio has inspired riders worldwide with his engaging classes at well-known conferences like IDEA, CANFITPRO, FIBO, and more. His passion for music production and mixing adds a unique element to his workouts, creating an immersive experience that motivates and challenges riders to reach their full potential.

Sergio is known for his infectious smile, kind heart, and dynamic indoor cycling workouts. As the European Cardio Education Manager, originally from Barcelona and now based in The Netherlands, he brings over 15 years of fitness experience to every session. An international fitness presenter, Sergio has inspired riders worldwide with his engaging classes at well-known conferences like IDEA, CANFITPRO, FIBO, and more. His passion for music production and mixing adds a unique element to his workouts, creating an immersive experience that motivates and challenges riders to reach their full potential.

Judy Cudrak

Keiser National Trainer

A group exercise leader for 40 years and a Keiser trainer since 2007, Judy is a Fitness Alberta Master Trainer and YMCA Canada Educator. She enjoys teaching classes ranging from cycling to step to yoga. Judy has presented at numerous conferences, including Fitness Alberta’s Fit Rendezvous, canfitpro Toronto, and BC Fit. Outside of training, she enjoys hiking, reading, volunteering, and all things rodeo with her children. In cycling, the focus is often on intensity, but Judy consistently reminds her students that the success of their next drill is only as good as the rest time they take. Additionally, she believes that fun is an essential component of any exercise program.

A group exercise leader for 40 years and a Keiser trainer since 2007, Judy is a Fitness Alberta Master Trainer and YMCA Canada Educator. She enjoys teaching classes ranging from cycling to step to yoga. Judy has presented at numerous conferences, including Fitness Alberta’s Fit Rendezvous, canfitpro Toronto, and BC Fit. Outside of training, she enjoys hiking, reading, volunteering, and all things rodeo with her children. In cycling, the focus is often on intensity, but Judy consistently reminds her students that the success of their next drill is only as good as the rest time they take. Additionally, she believes that fun is an essential component of any exercise program.

Shane Kups

Keiser National Trainer

Since 2012, Shane has been a powerhouse Keiser trainer, bringing over two decades of expertise to the fitness industry. His fitness career, which began in 2000, is decorated with numerous accolades as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and presenter. Beyond the gym, Shane’s passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA fuels his coaching, where he pushes limits and breaks barriers. Known for his legendary quote, “You’re not tired,” Shane’s infectious energy and unwavering commitment inspire individuals of all fitness levels to discover new heights. Whether coaching martial arts or leading a cycling class, Shane transforms lives and unlocks untapped potential.

Since 2012, Shane has been a powerhouse Keiser trainer, bringing over two decades of expertise to the fitness industry. His fitness career, which began in 2000, is decorated with numerous accolades as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and presenter. Beyond the gym, Shane’s passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA fuels his coaching, where he pushes limits and breaks barriers. Known for his legendary quote, “You’re not tired,” Shane’s infectious energy and unwavering commitment inspire individuals of all fitness levels to discover new heights. Whether coaching martial arts or leading a cycling class, Shane transforms lives and unlocks untapped potential.

Suzette O’Byrne

Keiser National Trainer

Suzette has been a Keiser trainer since 1994 and holds a BSc in Kinesiology and an MA in Leadership. She is an AFLCA trainer of fitness leaders in all specialties, an E-RYT 500 level yoga instructor, and an IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist. Suzette is a published author, one of the original Keiser Indoor Cycling trainers, and has presented workshops, courses, and master classes throughout North America. Outside of training, she enjoys hiking, skiing, yoga, mountain and road biking, fly fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Suzette has been a Keiser trainer since 1994 and holds a BSc in Kinesiology and an MA in Leadership. She is an AFLCA trainer of fitness leaders in all specialties, an E-RYT 500 level yoga instructor, and an IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist. Suzette is a published author, one of the original Keiser Indoor Cycling trainers, and has presented workshops, courses, and master classes throughout North America. Outside of training, she enjoys hiking, skiing, yoga, mountain and road biking, fly fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Karen Peterson

Keiser National Trainer

Karen is an ACSM-certified Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach with 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. She has been a Keiser trainer since 2008, inspired by her love of outdoor cycling, triathlons, and the incredible experience on Keiser bikes. She earned her Master’s degree in Public Health in 2019 and now works in community healthcare for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, MA. Outside of training, she enjoys outdoor cycling, running, paddle boarding, and skiing with family and friends. She teachers group cycling at a local fitness facility and encourages her students to compete only with themselves and not others; focusing on getting stronger everyday.

Karen is an ACSM-certified Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach with 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. She has been a Keiser trainer since 2008, inspired by her love of outdoor cycling, triathlons, and the incredible experience on Keiser bikes. She earned her Master’s degree in Public Health in 2019 and now works in community healthcare for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, MA. Outside of training, she enjoys outdoor cycling, running, paddle boarding, and skiing with family and friends. She teachers group cycling at a local fitness facility and encourages her students to compete only with themselves and not others; focusing on getting stronger everyday.

Jill Wattenbarger

Keiser National Trainer

Jill has been a Keiser trainer since 2008. An ACE-certified Personal Trainer, Medical Exercise Specialist, and Health Coach, Jill teaches and presents cycling foundation courses and modules throughout the country. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Services Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Ball State University. Jill has been teaching group fitness since 1994 and has over 18 years of experience as a fitness director. She loves to remind her student's that even though exercise may not always be easy, it is always worth the effort.

Jill has been a Keiser trainer since 2008. An ACE-certified Personal Trainer, Medical Exercise Specialist, and Health Coach, Jill teaches and presents cycling foundation courses and modules throughout the country. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Services Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Ball State University. Jill has been teaching group fitness since 1994 and has over 18 years of experience as a fitness director. She loves to remind her student's that even though exercise may not always be easy, it is always worth the effort.

Linda Webster

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.”

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.”

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