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Rebekah Tang

Rebekah Tang

San Diego,CA

Summary

Owner of Sweat SB Fitness, UCSB alum and fitness instructor for over 25 years, Rebekah Tang loves to inspire the athlete within all her students! Rebekah fuses her Master's in Kinesiology and knowledge of health promotion to help motivate and coach her students to live and achieve their healthiest lives. Certified through AFAA, NASM, and credentialed through ACSM for Exercise is Medicine, Rebekah brings her passion for health and sweat to group fitness, kickboxing and personal training.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fitness Instructor

YMCA of San Diego County
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - Current
  • Instructed group exercise classes, adapting exercises to meet the needs of participants.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique for cardiovascular, strength training, flexibility and balance exercises.
  • Provided modifications for individuals with special needs or physical limitations.
  • Motivated participants to reach their fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
  • Developed and implemented customized workout programs based on individual fitness levels.
  • Created lesson plans incorporating music, drills, games, activities and appropriate themes into each class session.
  • Taught various group exercise classes and planned activities to give gym members different fitness options.

Owner of Sweat SB Fitness

Rebekah Tang
San Diego, CA
06.2018 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.

Boot Camp Instructor

Yardi Systems
Goleta, CA
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Taught high-energy, instructor-led exercise classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, muscular strength, and flexibility.
  • Developed a lunch time program so participants can stay healthy at work.
  • Created a ZOOM program so the participants can stay active during the pandemic.
  • Encouraged members to reach their fitness goals through motivation and positive reinforcement.

University of California, Santa Barbara

University Of California, Santa BarbaraS
Goleta, CA
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Encouraged participants to reach their fitness goals with positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Developed a ZOOM fitness format for UCSB students during the pandemic for their fitness and mental health.
  • Demonstrated stretching, cool-down and recovery techniques following workouts.

Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Channel Islands
Santa Barbara, CA
10.2007 - 05.2020
  • Developed and implemented group fitness classes tailored to the interests of participants.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate participant abilities, needs and goals for each class.
  • Provided instruction on proper form and technique for a variety of exercises.
  • Created a Boot Camp Program for lunch time to bring fitness into the work day.

Education

Master of Science - Kinesiology

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
12-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Lingustics

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
01-1996

Fitness Instruction - Health And Fitness

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
01-1996

Skills

  • Program Design
  • Strength training
  • Group Instruction
  • Injury Prevention
  • Core strengthening
  • Personal training
  • Exercise programming
  • Exercise modification
  • Fitness Assessments
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Current NASM Certification
  • Goal setting and planning
  • Relationship and Community Building
  • Social Media Presence

Certification

  • NASM CPT
  • AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
  • Kickboxing Specialist
  • ACSM Exercise is Medicine
  • NASM Behavior Change Specialist
  • CPR/AED Red Cross

Languages

English
Full Professional
Korean
Limited

Timeline

Fitness Instructor

YMCA of San Diego County
11.2021 - Current

University of California, Santa Barbara

University Of California, Santa BarbaraS
10.2020 - 06.2021

Owner of Sweat SB Fitness

Rebekah Tang
06.2018 - Current

Boot Camp Instructor

Yardi Systems
01.2018 - 12.2022

Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Channel Islands
10.2007 - 05.2020

Master of Science - Kinesiology

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Arts - Lingustics

University of California, Santa Barbara

Fitness Instruction - Health And Fitness

University of California, Santa Barbara

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