Meet Your Instructors

Melissa Grattan, Owner Make It Fit, LLC

makefit@nycap.rr.com
(518) 366-1901

 

Melissa Grattan is the owner of Make it Fit, LLC and owner of the popular Boot Camp Challenge ® program of upstate New York. She holds her Master of Science in Health Education and is an internationally Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Counselor through the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She is also a Certified Primary Group Fitness Instructor through AFAA. Melissa is also a certified trainer for the National Boot Camp Challenge® Program. She also keeps current her CPR/AED certification. Melissa has also completed training in Prenatal Fitness, Cardio Kickboxing, Mat Science, the Stability Ball and Pilates. She is currently a Fitness Expert for WNYT Channel 13's Fitness Friday segment. Melissa has also recently been named as the Tech Valley Woman of the Year of 2010 through NYS Women, Inc., and was recognized as one of the most successful and talented leaders in the Capital Region under the age of 40 as a member of the Business Review’s 40 Under 40 class of 2010.

 

With a husband, two young children and an unpredictable schedule, Melissa understands the challenges of fitting exercise into her lifestyle. She empathizes and works with each client to make sure their fitness goals are feasible and realistic.

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Becky Weyrauch

beckyrock@nycap.rr.com
(518) 522-9765
 

Becky Weyrauch (AKA "Rock") has been active in the fitness industry for 7 years. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, a Certified Boot Camp Challenge ® Trainer through the nationally recognized Boot Camp Challenge Program ® and a Certified Mad Dogg Athletic Spinning Instructor. Becky also has training in Children's Fitness as well as Senior Fitness. Throughout her career, Becky has taught Mat Pilates, Silver Sneakers, Spinning, Boot Camp Challenge ® and has also trained clients one-on-one in Personal Training.

Becky is passionate about fitness and believes that fitness success can be achieved at all levels. She has worked with beginners, intermediate and even elite athletes, leading them all to achieve their individual fitness goals through her positive, encouraging attitude.

Becky understands the importance of good nutrition and exercise and supports each client to help them to achieve success! Becky enjoys competing in road races and has completed marathons, half marathons and has placed several times in a variety of 5k races. She is currently training for a triathlon.

Becky and her husband, Ken reside with their three sons in Ballston Lake, NY.

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• Tina Cukrovany

  

  tcuk33@nycap.rr.com
  (518) 424-8300

  
  Tina Cukrovany has been actively participating in the health and fitness industry for almost 15 years. She is a Certified Personal Trainer with NETA, an NCAA accredited certifying association. In addition, Tina is a Certified Primary Group Fitness Instructor and Drill Sergeant of the popular Boot Camp Challenge Program ® of Upstate NY. Tina is a Certified Spinning and Group Barbell Instructor and has completed training in Cardio Kickboxing, the Stability Ball, Step and a variety of other fitness programs. Tina keeps current her CPR/AED certification.

   

  Tina is a fitness enthusiast and possesses a passion for running. In May of 2009, she completed her first full marathon in Vermont in less than 4 hours as well as completing a number of half marathons since that time, often placing within the top three amongst her age group/female runners.

   

  With a husband and three young children, Tina understands the challenges of balancing exercise and nutrition into a busy lifestyle. Tina not only instructs a variety of fitness classes, she also works full time with the NYS Department of Health. Tina relates very well to her clients and supports their efforts in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

  
  

• Janet Dragone

  

  janet.dragone@gmail.com
  (518) 229-8907
   

  Janet Dragone is a certified trainer for the National Bootcamp Challenge Program ® and Yoga. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Corporate Fitness, and has been involved in physical fitness and athletics for over 20 years. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), a certified 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through the Yoga Alliance and is also certified in First Aid, CPR and AED. She has extensive experience in group and personal fitness instruction, including as a Les Mills Certified Body Jam instructor, corporate fitness leader at Quad Graphics and as an accomplished personal trainer. With experience in weight training, endurance training, diet and nutrition, Janet has a variety of personal experiences that she brings to all of her Bootcamp Challenge ® classes to support individual client success.

   

  Beyond her very successful Bootcamp and yoga sessions, Janet actively participates in various community and competitive athletic events including road races and triathlons.

Jessica Hergert

jakika16@aim.com
(518) 281-7106
 

Jessica discovered her passion for dance and fitness years ago.  In 2008 Jessica took her first Zumba class and immediately got hooked.  She became certified in New York City for Zumba Fitness and shortly after she obtained her Primary Group Fitness Instructor Certification through the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).  Aside from teaching Zumba classes, Jessica is a part-time Esthetician at a local Spa. In her free time, Jessica loves to spend time with family and friends. Jessica resides in Mechanicville, NY.







Melissa Leach

melissaleach@mac.com

Melissa has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. Melissa completed 100 hour Baron Baptiste Level 1 Power Yoga training and is in ongoing training with Baron Baptiste. She also holds certifications from Sadie Nardini in Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga and YogaFit Level 1 and 2. Along with practicing Yoga, Melissa is also a Mad Dogg Certified Spinning Instructor. She is an instructor at Estudio in Latham and The Revolution in Clifton Park where she leads fun and challenging cycling classes as well as yoga and the very popular barre classes.