Our Team

Jennifer Mangiapane

[Trainer]

Jennifer is a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Leader, Yoga Instructor, & Silver Sneaker Instructor just to name a few. She has 20+ years experience in the fitness industry.

Rachelle Cross

[Instructor]

“My favorite pastime is running with my puppy and hiking with my husband, when I can get him off the couch 🙂 I enjoy helping others & extremely grateful for the friendships that I have made at the gym. I am Zumba, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Strength & Balance, Silver Sneaker, Renew Active, Active & Fit certified trainer.”

Summer Wood

[Instructor]

“Hi, my name is Summer Wood. I have a passion for Jesus Christ, family and friends, and fitness. I was born and raised in Toccoa, Ga. I hope you come enjoy my classes. See you soon!”

Debbie Terrell

[Instructor]

“Hey everyone! My name is Debbie Terrell and I’m the Zumba instructor at Phoenix Fitness and I love this gym and my classes! What makes my classes so fun? All the lovely women and men that are my students. I have been doing Zumba for 16 years and have been an instructor for 10 years. Zumba has the potential to change your life, I know it has mine!”

Rollita Cleveland

[Instructor]

Rollita is an instructor with 26 years in the medical field who loves Zumba and her two cats Thor and Loki. She is a former attendee of Debbie’s Zumba class who discovered her love for the atmosphere and has been teaching Zumba with Debbie for 7+ years.

Casey Scott

[Yoga Instructor]

Casey is a professional yoga instructor who also does work in music and visual arts. His classes focus on a slow and meditation-heavy experience that will leave you feeling fulfilled!

Debbie Penland

[Yoga Instructor]

Debbie started exercising as a result of a car accident in 1995. “I found that I need to exercise to maintain and increase the good results of the physical therapy that helped bring me back after the accident.
I have been a group fitness instructor since 2002 and am certified in Group Fitness, Aqua, Yoga, Pilates and Silversneakers.
I look forward to seeing you at the gym.”

[Instructor, Senior Classes]
“I am Marlene! I have been involved in the Fitness Industry for over 40 years. After graduating from the University of Florida, I began with community education programs in the Gainesville, FL area. As time progressed, I established my own business which included Pre-Natal and Post-Natal class to meet the needs of the community. I then received a certification from the International Dance Association to meet the interests of my clients. My personal interests included running marathons (NYC Marathon 5 times) and weightlifting. I began teaching fitness classes for adults for years before coming to Toccoa. I have been a Zumba Licensee since 2015. My newest interest is Yoga which I have studied and taught for over two years. My Passion and my joy are teaching senior fitness and singing. Please come and join me soon!”

Kim Randall

[Aerobics Instructor]

“I am an aerobics and strength training instructor. I received my NETA certification
many years ago. I am passionate about being active and motivating others to
achieve their fitness goals daily. I believe fitness is a lifestyle. My experience is in
group instruction and personal training. I believe in creating an environment
where individuals feel like embracing their best is encouraging in a supportive
atmosphere.

Please join me on Mondays at 4:15 for Total Body Blast. A one-hour class that
combines cardio and strength training through step aerobics, hand weights, and
an all-over total body workout. From beginners to experienced clients.”