OUR TEAM
Meet the people that are the heart & soul of the Lyft Fitness Community.
Kris Myers, CPT, E-RYT, FRCms, B.S Exercise Science
Experience – Group Exercise(2007); Yoga E-RYT (2012); ACSM (2018) FRCms (2020).
Expertise: Athletics, Joint Stability, Functional Training, Parkinson’s Disease, Myofascial Release. General Fitness. Senior Fitness. Kettlebell Training. Yoga. Boxing. Small Group Training. Workshops.and much more.
Outside Interests: Backpacking, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Road Biking, Scouts of America Volunteer
Contact:
Text: (503) 706-2448
Email: kris@lyftfitnessgresham.com
“Fitness has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, starting in the outdoors with Hiking, Cycling, and Backpacking, I learned to take my outdoor fitness program inside during my offseason which quickly developed into coaching. My passions include empowering people to become aware of their movements and staying active through corrective exercises.”
Jenny Vazquez, CPT
Experience: Rock Steady Boxing (Parkinson’s Disease), Exercise Testing, Boxing, Kickboxing, Fitness Assessments, In Body Screening
Expertise: NASM (2024), InBody Certified
Outside Interests: Hiking
Contact:
Text: (971) 271-3283
Email: jennyvazquez27@icloud.com
“Jenny has embraced fitness over the past few years, discovering the discipline and knowledge it brings. With a deep passion for guiding others toward healthier lives through nutrition and physical activity, she is dedicated to helping people uncover the types of movement that resonate with them. Recently, Jenny has dived into Kickboxing, enhanced her skills in Hiking, and taken up Snowshoeing. An adventurer at heart, she is excited to assist you in discovering your own path to activity.
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Jenny has a particular interest in working with individuals managing diabetes.”
Cam King, CPT
Experience:Sports and Conditioning, Young Adult Training, Fitness Assessments, In Body Screening
Expertise: NASM (2024), InBody Certified
Outside Interests: Hiking, Sports, Bowling, Video Games
Contact:
Text: (503) 867-0864
Email: camking124@gmail.com
“My fitness journey began with a love for sports and hiking. As a dedicated trainer, I’ve brought my sports experience into the realm of powerlifting and conditioning. I recently discovered a new passion for boxing and Team Training as a group exercise instructor, and I’m eager to explore even more skills.
I take great joy in helping individuals of all ages and fitness levels. My goal is to support them in becoming the best version of themselves, whether achieving success in sports or simply feeling healthier and more confident in their bodies.”
Kayla Salgado, CPT
Experience: Aqua Fitness, Learn to Swim & Swimming for Fitness, ARC Lifeguard Certified, Fitness Assessments, InBody Screening, Coaching for Swimming and Cross Country
Expertise: CPT NASM (2024), InBody 970 Certified, WSI Certified, LG Certified, LGI Certified
Outside Interests: amateur graphic design, photography. video games. Cross Country Coach at MHCC
Contact:
Text: (971) 600-7228
Email: kayla.aquafit@gmail.com
“Kayla has a deep enthusiasm for water and the numerous benefits that come from staying active. As both a land and water trainer, she is ready to assist you with swimming, exercise, rehabilitation, and any other aquatic activities you’re interested in. Additionally, Kayla has a strong passion for Track and Field. As an active participant herself, she finds joy in both playing sports and coaching others.”
Anita Tomlin, 20 Years Strong with Group Fitness
Ashley Lopez, Group Fitness Coordinator, Dancer, & Contortionist
Jennifer Warren, Group Fitness Instructor and Motivator
Jennifer is an ACE certified group fitness instructor. She has taught group fitness since 1994 and has worked with Olympic Gym since 2000. She is very passionate about weight training, HIIT training, Pilates, cycling and running. She continues to study and learn new techniques to challenge her students and she strives to improve her personal fitness to motivate others.
Barbara Stratton, Senior Fitness and Water Aerobics Instructor
Barbara Stratton has been a fitness instructor teaching for 30 + years, specializing in Senior Fitness and Water Aerobics. She maintains an ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification and an AEA, Aquatic Exercise Certification. Barbara has been married to her husband for 42 years and they have two daughters. She lives in Boring, Oregon on 5 acres and has an older home; their “fixer-upper”.
“I love the outdoors, working in the yard, walking, hiking, kayaking, camping, and snowshoeing. I also enjoy making cards (stamping).”
Julie Steagall, Trainer, Massage Therapist and licensed Hypnotherapist
Julie received her first certification in water rehabilitation 28 years ago. Immediately after, she trained to specialize in stroke recovery. After a year of working exclusively with injuries in the water, Julie realized that fitness could be the best preventative medicine, so she trained and certified to teach water fitness.
Shortly after, she finished Massage school and became a Massage Therapist. Julie is also a licensed Hypnotherapist, a past- and forever- student of Emotional Anatomy, and Body Mechanics. The body often requires de-hypnotizing of learned, dysfunctional mechanics, in the same way the mind does, of programmed, dysfunctional behaviors.
“Life on this planet is a journey of healing. The process can be challenging, so we create community and make the journey together.”
Maria Mercado, Personal Trainer
Maria is a NASM certified personal trainer as well as certified AFAA and ACE group fitness instructor. She has been a licensed Zumba instructor since March 2012 and loves to bring fun to the class. Aside from Zumba, she also teaches a variety of classes such as HIIT boot camp training, Step, kickboxing, and indoor cycling. Whether you are a novice or experienced in the world of fitness, you will equally get a challenging but fun workout with her.
Robin Rodriguez , Group Fitness Instructor
Robin started out as a member of Lyft Gym in 2018 and just loved all the people that she attended the Aqua Class with so she decided to become a teacher!!! She also serves as a substitute for the cardio dance classes as well.
Her background is in dance and she is a certified REFIT instructor and has been since 2020.
Her love for dance started out as a young girl. Being born and raised in Portland; she attended Jefferson High School and performed all styles of dance like tap, jazz, modern, ballet, African and contemporary.
Her upbeat and positive attitude reflects in her classes and she just loves to see her
students smile and have a great time “dancing” in the pool. Her repertoire has over 60 song choices so you never get the same workout twice! Please come and join this FUN class on Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 at the pool!