Meet the Instructors
Group Exercise
HPU Recreation offers students complimentary access to our 40+ Group Exercises Classes every week. These classes include, but are not limited to, spin, yoga, barre, Pilates, strength training, HIIT, and dance. There is truly something for everybody and we encourage all fitness levels to try it out!
Ali Cranfill
Les Mills and Pilates instructor
Ali Cranfill
Les Mills and Pilates instructor
Allie Ressler
Les Mills, cycle instructor, and barre instructor
Allie Ressler
Les Mills, cycle instructor, and barre instructor
Class of 2026
Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado
Classes: Ride and Tone
Why Group X: I love being able to motivate a group of people and all be able to work towards a common goal/purpose. I love making connections inside the gym that can transpire outside of it. Come join me!!
Alyssa Lovallo
Less Mills instructor
Alyssa Lovallo
Less Mills instructor
Brianna Shea
cycle instructor
Brianna Shea
cycle instructor
Caroline Clifton
Yogilates instructor
Caroline Clifton
Yogilates instructor
Devon Derrenbacher
Cycle instructor
Devon Derrenbacher
Cycle instructor
Gabby Ochoa
Instructor
Gabby Ochoa
Instructor
Class of 2025
Hometown: Queens, New York
Classes: Latin Fusion
Why Group X: The reason why I do Group X is to be able to express myself and bring people together to feel the rhythm of the music while sharing a part of my culture.
Grace Savoca
Fitness Manager, cycle, Les Mills and Bootcamp Instructor
Grace Savoca
Fitness Manager, cycle, Les Mills and Bootcamp Instructor
Class of 2025
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Classes: Bike Boot Camp, Strength Circuit, Ride and Tone, Butts and Guts, and Les Mills Strength Development
Why Group X? Being a Group X instructor allows me to share my passion for fitness with others and create a positive and motivating environment where I can help others push themselves and achieve their goals. I love sharing my energy and enthusiasm that comes from leading a class and the satisfaction of seeing my students progress and improve their fitness levels over time.
Juliana Habib
cycle instructor
Juliana Habib
cycle instructor
Leah Zsambeky
Les Mills and HIIT instructor
Leah Zsambeky
Les Mills and HIIT instructor
Class of 2026
Hometown: Concord, NC
Classes HIIT, Butts and Guts, and Les Mills Strength Development Training
Why Group X: I chose to join the Group X team because I have a strong passion for health and fitness. My intention as a Group X coach is to help students achieve their personal health and fitness goals and push them to their best potential!
Owen Williamson
Cycle Instructor
Owen Williamson
Cycle Instructor
Sophia Blunk
Les Mills, Aqua Fit and HIIT instructor
Sophia Blunk
Les Mills, Aqua Fit and HIIT instructor
Class of 2026
Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland
Classes: Butts and Guts, HIIT, and Les Mills Strength Development
Why Group X: I chose to teach group x to not only stay active throughout my years at HPU but to also encourage other students throughout their fitness journeys! I love working out in groups and being able to create a positive atmosphere for other students to have while they continue on their personal health and fitness journey.
Sophie Sirocky
Pilates instructor
Sophie Sirocky
Pilates instructor
Stella Vota
Les Mills and HIIT instructor
Stella Vota
Les Mills and HIIT instructor