HI Life Athletics

The Mission of HI Life Athletics: Create a fitness community where fitness is fun. It‘s not just about looking good but feeling good where you are not just taking your fitness to the next level but gaining full body awareness and practical knowledge.

Our team:

Marc Zimmermann

Former professional soccer player in Germany. 9 years as a professional soccer athlete in Germany he played on several teams, such as SG Eintracht Frankfurt,FSV Mainz 05 and SV Darmstadt 98. After his soccer career Marc became increasingly interested in fitness and Yoga. He studied sports science and economics at the Technical University of Darmstadt(Germany) and the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne(Germany). A graduate of Sports Science and Economics, he worked as Personal Trainer and Fitness Manager for Fitness First Germany for 5 years. Marc is also a Yoga Teacher of the Yoga Alliance and a Member of EREPS(European Exercise Professionals).After his long experience at Fitness First Germany,one of the largest health club chains worldwide, he worked for several fitness and wellness companies in the US (Hawaii and Los Angeles) and lately as a National Fitness Manager for SportsFit World by MS Dhoni in India. His true love, his deep connection to the islands, and his desire for outdoor fitness brought him back to Hawaii. Marc’s wealth of knowledge and experience have lead him outside of the gym and away from machines. All he needs to pass along his knowledge of fitness and healthy living are a few simple tools, an open space, and of course you!

Certifications:

Bachelor of arts, B.A. (University of Applied Sciences Cologne,Germany)
Performance Enhancement Specialist (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200h (Balance Yoga Institute Frankfurt,Germany)
Nutrition Counsellor (BSA Academy Cologne,Germany)
Fitness Operations Manager (BSA Academy Cologne,Germany)
Sport Rehabilitation Instructor(BSA Academy Cologne,Germany)
Salesmanager (BSA Academy Cologne,Germany)
Marketing Manager for Sport Facilities (BSA Academy Cologne,Germany)
Cardiofitness Instructor (BSA Academy Cologne,Germany)
Health and Exercise Instructor (BSA Academy Cologne,Germany)
Kettlebell Training Instructor (Optimal Life Fitness)
Personal Trainer (The European Register Of Exercise Professionals)
Sara Kova Zimmermann

Sara began formal dance training at age 4 gaining a deep understanding of movement at a young age. As a child the Florida native was always found outdoors, swimming, biking, creating dance routines, or climbing trees often without shoes. Her years of formal dance and natural island girl nature laid down the foundation that fitness should be FUN, and shoes are not always needed.

Sara established her love for Yoga at age 13. In her early 20′s she went on an esoteric journey, on which she became a Certified Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, and Pranic healer. This journey landed her in Hawaii, were she felt a deep earth energy connection. Sara left the island to continue her studies in Los Angeles, training with some of the top teachers in the yoga community such as Shiva Rea, Annie Carpenter, and Saul David Rea.

Although Yoga has been her main focus, fitness and health have always come naturally. With an energetic, positive, and motivational personality Sara is a natural fitness instructor. Creating a fun uplifting atmosphere in all of her classes. She has taught Yoga and fitness classes in: California, New York, Florida, Hawaii, and even India. Now she is back on Oahu the beloved island of which she calls home.

Certifications:

Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification, Yoga Alliance, 2010
~ Living Mandala 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Advanced Teacher Training:
~ Trance Dance Teacher Training w/ Shiva Rea
~ Asana Common Problems and Solutions w/ Annie Carpenter
Usui Reiki – Tibetan Tradition: Master Level
Usui Reiki: Lev I and Lev II
Chikara Reiki Do: Master Level
Chikara Reiki Do: Lev I and Lev II
Tumo Reiki: Lev I and Lev II

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