Instructors

In her 30 plus years as a fitness expert, Joy Fletcher has focused most of her attention on helping hundreds of women and men improve their own health and fitness. After joining the first women to participate in competitive powerlifting, Joy knew she needed to let other women experience the strength and confidence that comes with weight training. In fact, she went on to develop some of the first women’s weight lifting classes ever offered in co-ed gyms.

She now focuses her attention on studying the science of exercise and how it changes with age. She brings her cutting-edge knowledge and pioneering spirit to her classes because she believes every adult over the age of 50 should have the strength and independence they desire to maintain a full and active life.

Joy’s fun and result oriented exercise classes for men and women 50 and older are a must-experience alternative to regular exercise. Her supportive commentary, expert cueing and attention to body alignment will have you reaching your goals while you begin to control the chronic problems that can lead to pain or injuries.

Other certifications & accomplishments:

• Featured in the Cleveland Magazine for offering the first women’s weight lifting classes
• Nutrition consultant for WTVI Public TV Station 16-week “Taking Shape” program
• Co-author and content advisor for the “WIN Program - A Strategy for Successful Weight Management”
• Nutritional Educator & organizer for Heart-Healthy-Cooking Classes
• Facilitator for “Lose to Win” & “Changes - Weight Loss for Health” weight management programs 
• Health & Fitness Program Developer
• Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition
• WITS Certified Personal Trainer
• The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist
• Owner of Agile 4 Life Fitness (formerly known as Workout with-Us)

Behind that soothing voice, fluid movements and gentle coaching you’ll experience in Lori Cable’s yoga classes, is a powerhouse of experience and knowledge. Lori transitioned a very esteemed dance career in New York into what has now been an 20-year profession as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. In that time, she has helped hundreds of folks, from ages 11 to 98, improve their fitness.

Her vast experience is a perfect fit for our over 50 group who may need modifications because of old injuries, painful or stiff joints and inflexible muscles. If you’ve ever wanted to try yoga or thought it wasn’t for you, Lori’s classes are a perfect place to start. 

Most recently Lori has completed a 500-hour advanced Yoga Teacher Training with My Vinyasa Practice in Austin, Texas. Her other certifications include:

•  ACE Group Fitness Instructor
• Yoga Alliance and Kripalu Yoga Instructor
• Let Your Yoga Dance Instructor
• Positive Psychology
• Positive Psychology Coaching
• Health Coaching
• Chi Running

Lori also has an extensive list of fitness successes. She has run 10 half marathons, 1 full, walked the entire Camino de Santiago of 500 miles, has biked 10 full century bikes rides through California as well as 1 AIDS ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for AIDS research. Another fun fact is Lori travels often and spilts her time between Spain, New Jersey, and California. 

Professionally, Doria describes herself as a biologist and personal trainer who

specializes in movement coaching, functional strengthening, and mobility. Her love for

movement and appreciation of the human body is clear when she is teaching. Her

approach is science-based and creative, echoing an unconventional journey to her skill

set.

A movement class with Doria is an opportunity to be fully engaged with your whole self.

She likes to call it being your own best friend. She encourages curiosity to observe and

explore your movement possibilities, so that you can meet yourself in the moment. The

learning you will be doing is supportive of your physical Self, whether it be while

engaged in your day-to-day activities, your playful passions, or a competitive goal.

• Biological Sciences, B.S., 1981, UC Berkeley & M.S., 1985, University of Bonn, GDR

• Research at UCB and with an environmental non-profit in SF (1985-1991)

• Certified Jazzercise Instructor & Fitness Center co-owner (2002-2011)

• Tamalpa Level I movement-based expressive arts therapy training (2011)

• Iyengar Yoga practice since 2004

• Modern dance studies (2006-2014)

• American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer since 2010

• Feldenkrais studies since 2015

• Fitness Coach, Personal & Group Exercise Trainer at Downtown Berkeley Y (2013-2020)

• Self-employed since 2020

• Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) Certification Year 2 Trainee