Mission Statement:  Sheila's Fitness Jam is committed to helping each client and student to become healthier through safe and effective fitness programs.  We will only endorse and represent healthy solutions to the issues that are of concern to your health and well being.  We follow the standards of the fitness industry as recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine and the International Dance Exercise Association and ACE.  All trainers pledge to maintain professional conduct dealing with each client, customer, student and affiliate.  Our dedication to continuing our education in the field of exercise science will assure your success as we assist you, our clients, to reach your fitness goals.  Each member of our fitness team will individually and personally follow the same standards that we recommend to our clients.

History of the Company: Sheila's Fitness Jam, LLC was formerly Sheila's Aerobic Jazz, Inc. Since 1980 we have been bringing men, women, and children in Western New York, the most up to date fitness programs. Sheila's Aerobic Jazz was the original choreographed aerobic dance company in Western New York. In 1998 they opened Sheila's Fitness 2000, where people of all ages, shapes and sizes came in and exercised to these fun  choreographed classes.  A group strength training class called Muscle Flex, mat pilates and yoga, were added to the menu of classes as well as state of the art exercise equipment. In the spring of 2004 the businesses were sold to a local health club and now Sheila's classes are back,being offered in convenient locations throughout the Greater Buffalo area. 

     From the beginning, people of every age,shape and size have been getting healthy, staying healthy, and reaching their fitness goals through their participation in these fun choreographed exercise classes.  Our trainers and choreographer maintain nationally recognized certifications in the fitness industry. The branded fitness programs guarantee consistancy throughout our network of locations, so that no matter where you participate in our classes, you are getting the same fun, safe and effective workout . We remain committed to staying on the cutting edge of the most current research from the most respected leaders in the fitness industry, which assures that you will always have the most safe and effective fitness programs around.

Who's Sheila?

Sheila M. Samson-Powers                             

BACKGROUND:

     She saw her first aerobic dance workout on television over 26 years ago...it changed her life and the lives of thousands of others.  Through her various fitness programs, Sheila Samson-Powers has taught more than 10,000 students and trained more than 300 fitness trainers her unique methods of choreographed exercise classes. 

     In the spring of 1980,  this mother of four, used her background in dance, music and fitness to launch her own aerobic dance exercise program called Sheila's Aerobic Jazz. It soon became Western New York's largest aerobic dance company. In 1998 she opened Sheila's Fitness 2000, where people of  all ages, shapes and sizes came in and exercised to her choreographed aerobic dance, step,  and strength training routines. In the spring of 2004 she sold her business to a local health club and now she's back, offering classes in convenient locations throughout the Greater Buffalo area. 

     From community ed centers and church halls, school gyms and dance studios, Sheila and her team of well trained and motivating trainers teach aerobic jazz, muscle flex, step, mat Pilates and Yoga classes.  It's the same great fitness programs, all under a new name...Sheila's Fitness Jam. 

     Sheila has three daughters, one son, two granddaughters, and two grandsons who are all the joy of her life!

SPECIAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• 1983          Certification from The Cooper Institute in Dallas Texas 
• 1986          Gold Certification from the International Dance Exercise Association (IDEA)  now ACE
• 1976-96      Dance training at David De Marie Dance Studio - theatrical tap & jazz
• 1996          Certified AAU Aerobic Competition Judge
• 1998          Certified Health and Fitness Instructor American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• 1999          Certified Body Pump Instructor
• 2004          STOTT PILATES Reformer Certification Course and STOTT MAT PILATES Workshop
• 2004          STOTT ANATOMY Workshop
• 2004          AFAA Mat Science Workshop
• 2005          STOTT MAT PILATES Intermediate Workshop STOTT MAT PILATES Foam Roller

                                   Workshop

• 2008          Certified Transitions Lifestyle Coach

SPECIAL HONORS AND RECOGNITION:

• 1996         RECIPIENT OF THE "TOAST OF BUFFALO" AWARD

                              The YMCA annually awards individuals who have made a difference in                                the Buffalo Community.  Over the years, Sheila's businesses have raised over $250,000

                              for various Childrens' charities in Western New York.       

• 2004          RECIPIENT OF THE YWCA  LEADER LUNCHEON AWARD
                                     "ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR" 

                             This award honors women who work or live in Western New York.  It is given annually

                              to women who have "new ideas, bold vision, and a deep committment to making   

                              a difference in the lives of others".

                                                                         SheilaM.Samson-Powers

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