Michelle LeMay is a world-renowned fitness expert, dance choreographer, author and television fitness personality who develops movement techniques designed to enhance personal growth, self-expression and peak performance in life. LeMay is known for her innovative teaching methods and unique, holistic approach to movement, which results in deeper and longer-lasting results than traditional fitness training. Many of her students call her classes "movement therapy," as she teaches them to release their stress and the burdens of life while nurturing mind, body and soul through movement. Known as the "instructor's instructor," she has shared her methods with thousands of fitness professionals via her series of interactive workshops. Michelle has spread her inspirational training techniques throughout North America, Mexico, Europe, South America and Asia.

Michelle also shares her training methods with millions through national television and videos. She was co-star and choreographer for ESPN II’s Gotta Sweat and FOX Sports/FitTV’s Body Waves, which still airs in numerous markets around the country. Michelle has hosted/produced/directed a number of dance workout videos, and has also co-hosted several video series with six-time Ms. Olympia Cory Everson and actress/workout guru Jane Fonda.

Michelle is instantly recognizable to television audiences from her many appearances on ABC, CBS, USA Network, CNN, ESPN II, FOX SPORTS and The Family Channel, among other media outlets. Additionally, she was a health and lifestyle reporter for WTVT, the CBS affiliate in Tampa, Fla., developing her own regular segments three times a week on three different programs for more than five years.

Michelle’s latest developments in movement therapy techniques are detailed in her new book, Essential Stretch: Gentle Movements for Stress Relief, Flexibility and Overall Well-Being (Perigree, 2003).The book, supported by a new line of videos, CDs and DVDs, empowers her audience to incorporate life-changing techniques into their daily lives.

LeMay believes dance, exercise and stretch can be extremely healing and emotionally uplifting with the right approach and attitude. Through her past affiliations as national spokesperson for companies such as RYKA, NIKE, American Fitness and Mademoiselle, she has inspired millions of people to step out of their box, experience new techniques, and grow to their next level. During her endorsement with RYKA, Michelle wrote the popular Walk/Run Booklet that supported a national walk/run campaign, which her current clients request when traveling. Whether she is training one-on-one or teaching a master class to thousands, LeMay has an uncanny ability to draw out the best in people.

Want to learn more about Michelle? Check out her website.

www.Michellelemay.com