Meet Our Staff
Anna Dark, Fitness Director
Anna joined Take Charge Fitness Program staff in 2006. Anna has dedicated her entire professional career to the fitness industry and has been passionate about making a positive impact in individuals’ lives through health and wellness for over 30 years. She has worked in different capacities throughout her fitness industry career, which include Nutrition/Wellness coordinator, operations management, group fitness director, group exercise instructor, and personal trainer. In addition to being the Director of Take Charge Fitness Program, Anna is also an Examiner for AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) that certifies individuals in various fitness roles (group exercise, personal training). Anna is married to Steve Dark and they have two children Cole and Luke.
Training:
Anna earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Certifications:
- Aerobics and Fitness Association of America-Group Exercise InstructorL
- Yogafit-Level 1 and Specialty Cert in Senior/Chair Yoga
- AAAI/ISMA-Pilates Level II-Mat and Props
- AAAI/ISMA-Master Personal Trainer
- Silver Sneaker- Classic
- American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Provider
e-mail:
adark@takechargefitnessprogram.com
Laura Clingan, E-RYT 200
Laura first came on board as a contract instructor teaching yoga and Silver Sneaker classes in 2019. In March 2023, Laura joined Take Charge as a regular staff member as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. Laura has always had an interest in health and wellness, but it was her passion for yoga that was the driving force behind her journey into the fitness industry! Laura’s belief is that the physical and mental benefits of yoga are attainable for anyone regardless of physical ability and she applies that same philosophy to her work as a personal trainer. Laura lives in Norris with her husband, Alan, and their two sons, Jonathan and Benjamin.
Certifications:
- E-RYT 200
- Silver Sneaker Classic
- American Red Cross CPR/AED
- Yoga for all Specialty
- ACE Personal Trainer
- ACE Senior Fitness Specialist
- Chair Yoga for Everybody
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