Meet the Instructors

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

Nikki Harris - Instructor/Owner

Striving To Be Better, Fitness Group was started by Nikki Harris back in March 2011. Nikki Harris has been teaching group fitness dance classes for over 10 years, and has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years. With a variety of group fitness classes to offer, I am sure you will find a class that fits your exercise needs.

Striving To Be Better, Studio (STBB Fitness) offers the following class formats for every type of member. Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning, Zumba In The Circuit, Next Level CIRCHIIT, Small Group Fitness Training, CardioKick (Bodycombat), Boxing Fitness, Shred N Crush, Core Circuit, Yoga/Pilates (Bodyflow & Traditional Yoga. We offer several 30 - 45 minute circuit classes and late night classes, if your pressed for time during the week, and on the weekends. Your first class is always free. I hope to continue to help build positive, motivational, fun and exciting exercise programs to help you get in shape! Come try a FREE class today!

My teaching schedule is below.
TUES & THURS: 6:15pm ZUMBA TONING
SAT: 9:30am ZUMBA FITNESS/TONING (2nd/4th)

J Ocho Harris - Instructor/Owner

Welcome to the best Group Fitness Facility around! My name is J-Ocho and I am the Instructor for Boxing Fitness, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), Shred N Crush, Core Circuit, as well as Zumba Fitness and Zumba Toning. If you want a great work out with a lot of fun, and energy no matter the format come stop by and check me out.

-AFAA Certified in Group Fitness
-AIM 1 certified in BODYCOMBAT
-Certified Boxing Fitness Instructor
-15 years of fitness experience.
-HIIT Certified Instructor

My teaching schedule is below.
WED: 6:30pm SHRED N CRUSH/CORE CIRCUIT
THURS: 6:15pm RIGHT HOOK BOXING FITNESS
SAT: 8:30am SHRED N CRUSH/CORE CIRCUIT (2nd/4th)
SUN - 9am RIGHT HOOK BOXING FITNESS

Porshia Smith - Instructor

Porshia Smith has been in the health and fitness industry for several years, and has enjoyed being a motivational student of many different types of fitness programs throughout the years.

After taking Jazzercise for the past several years, she decided to try something newer, fresher and more exciting, when she discovered Zumba Fitness.

She has been teaching classes since March 2012, and has built a class full of energetic and inspirational students throughout the years. The music, the dance rhythms, and the momentum from the Zumba Fitness program is why she teaches. Over the past few years, she become an excellent fitness leader under the Striving To Be Better Fitness program.

My teaching schedule is below.
WED: 7pm ZUMBA FITNESS
SAT: 9:30am ZUMBA FITNESS/TONING (1st/ 3rd/5th)

Kathy McMillion - Instructor

I am Kathy McMillion, an Advanced Fitness instructor from Les Mills International, bringing you high Cardio-MMA Inspired Body Combat class and also a yoga-fusion classes called, Body Flow! Additionally, I hold my National Group Exercise Certification with AFAA. In my spare time, I'm the Director of Technical Recruiting with Cipher Tech Solutions and am blessed to be supported by my husband of 25 years!

Teaching both formats since 2012, I have been privileged to become a solid and leading figure in our local fitness community. Not only teaching in gyms, but also volunteering my time to teach military members at the US Coast Guard Yard, planning fitness fundraisers benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Camp Puh'tok, as well as mentoring new instructors.

I put in hours of untold (and unpaid) time to bring you quality classes that are researched to give you the best benefits that you can gain during a 55-minute session. I would be honored if you choose to spend some time with me at my classes and will do everything that I can to help you reach your goals.

My Promise to You: "Just show up, and I’ll take you the rest of the way!"
~Kathy McMillion

My teaching schedule is below.
MON: 5:30pm BODYCOMBAT
TUES:7:15pm BODYFLOW
SAT: 8:30am (BODYCOMBAT) & 9:30am (BODYFLOW) (1st/5th)

Tina Fraser - Instructor

Hi, I'm Tina! In early 2017 I fell in love with BODYCOMBAT and became a regular, never missing a class. Eventually I was encouraged by an Instructor to pursue a BODYCOMBAT certification which I received in January of 2018 under the mentorship of (the amazing) Kathy McMillion. I am also a passionate runner and I have completed 3 full marathons and more than 10 half marathons, and I plan to add more marathon medals to my collection in the future.

I am a stay at home mom to a very energetic (and adorable!) three year old so between motherhood, running, and BODYCOMBAT I am always on the move!

My teaching schedule is below:
WED: 5:30pm BODYCOMBAT
SAT: 8:30am (BODYCOMBAT) - (3rd)

Elizabeth Gibson - Instructor

Hi, I'm Elizabeth! My passion is teaching Yoga at STBB. I absolutely love what I do. I was a dancer for 18 years in San Diego, California (ballet, jazz, tapp, gymnastics), so for me it comes naturally. I am certified with YogaFit and teaching Hatha Yoga since 2004. This class will help you develop proper body alignment while increasing flexibility and muscle tone.

The best part of STBB is the wonderful attitudes and perseverance. We are here for each other and help everyone reach, achieve and succeed with their goals. Thank you! You are all so amazing!

I look forward to seeing you in class.

My teaching schedule is below:
THURS - 7:15pm HATHA YOGA

Alicia Baltimore - Instructor

Alicia has been active majority of her life. Her start in the fitness industry began over two (2) years ago. After relocating to Maryland, Alicia began taking group exercise classes and fell in love with the programs. Because of her love to dance, she took a strong interest to Zumba and earned her certification in 2014. Two years later, she became certified in BodyFlow. Alicia believes in providing a great workout for members, while helping them achieve their fitness goals.

My teaching schedule is below:
MON - 7pm ZUMBA FITNESS
SAT - 9:30am BODYFLOW (2nd/4th)
SUN - 10am BODYFLOW EXPRESS