Shari Rivera Sharp is a Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist who brings a unique combination of enthusiasm and thoughtfulness to her client's journey to improved health. Shari lives and works in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She has been leading fun and exciting group classes and well-tailored individual fitness programs since 2002.
Shari is certified through the American Council on Exercise (www.acefitness.org) and Interactive Fitness Trainers of America (www.ifta-fitness.com). She also holds a certificate in Senior Personal Training through the American Senior Fitness Association (SFA) and is a certified Nutrition Specialist with the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists (www.aasdn.org).
In addition, Shari is a certified Nordic Walking instructor who leads group walks and introductory clinics for people of all fitness levels.
Shari obtained a B.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Pennsylvania in 1986, and an M.B.A. in Marketing with an M.A. in Latin American Studies from Tulane University in 1992.
Shari's lifelong fitness journey began with swimming when she was 6 years old. After 12 years of competitive swimming, she decided to try something new. Since then, she has been an avid runner and cyclist. In 2008, she cycled 150 miles for MS in the New Bern MS 150 ride.
Shari is particularly passionate about helping people over 40 combat the effects of aging, including osteoporosis, weight gain and declining musculature. She has extensive experience helping people with a variety of fitness backgrounds, and can design a lifelong exercise and nutrition program that will get clients on the road to better health.