Congratulations to our July Fitness Instructor of the Month, Katy Fox!

Check out her story here:

Hey, I'm Katy! I've been an employee of Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District since 2004. I started in the aquatics department teaching swim lessons.  I soon renewed my certification to lifeguard and then attained certification to teach water aerobics.
My passion for water really started in 1996 when I joined my High School swim team. My swim coach was the best at encouraging me to work harder, stronger and to gain confidence in the sport of swimming. I really enjoyed that level of training to become more proficient and to be faster.  My interest and training in swim strokes lead me to teaching swim lessons in 1997.  While teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding, there were water aerobics classes being held at the other end of the pool.  I noticed how most of the time it was the same group of participants that would come to the class. The instructor was always excited and eager to teach her group and enjoyed her exercise class. At that time, I realized swim team, lessons, and water aerobics were examples of how water was a way to keep me physically motivated in life. I knew I'd get into water aerobics soon after.
In 2003 I became a Massage Therapist. Massage therapy is a physical job using the whole body to help others relax & aid in pain relief. Water became my workout partner, trainer and even my therapist. Water keeps me strong and well-conditioned to keep up with the physical demands of massage therapy. 
In 2004, I completed my aqua fitness certification through the Aquatic & Fitness Professional Association International.  I started teaching my own aqua fitness classes in 2004.  Since teaching I have gained an even bigger passion for water. I furthered my fitness education through continuing education classes, attending other instructor’s classes and getting certified as an aquatic personal trainer in 2014. I love the participants that come to my class.  We are all there for fitness, friends, motivation and to improve quality of life.