FG2000 is Lawrence’s group of elite instructors from around the globe who are dedicated to providing excellence in continuing education in wellness. Each FG2000 Faculty Member is a provider of continuing education credits, and thus a member of continuing education faculty for, ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, and SCW-EDU, among others. Some FG2000 faculty also provide credits for AEA.

FG2000’s Mission Statement: to provide international world-class, unbeatable continuing education experiences that are simultaneously research-based and fun, regardless of any country’s economical status and ability to afford such training.

Lawrence Biscontini, M.A. won Instructor of the Year Awards from ACE (2002), IDEA (2004), Can Fit Pro (Specialty, 2004), and Best Mind-Body Presenter (ECA, 2005).  He works as Wellness Consultant for Golden Door Spas and is a Global Master Trainer for Reebok, AFAA, Resistaball® International, Gliding, and Smart Bells, and creator of Yo-Chi®. Lawrence has celebrity clients like cast members of ABC TV’s soap opera “General Hospital,” and his fitness book with June Kahn “Early Morning Cardiovascular Workouts” by Human Kinetics was released in the fall of 2006. In the USA, he’s created aquatic, yoga, and T’ai Chi programming for 24 Hour Fitness and Bally, and has served until January 2007 on the Editorial Advisory Board of Fitness Magazine. To inspire future professionals, he has created the Biscontini Scholarship and directs his company, Fitness Group 2000 and the newly-launched company "BB" at bernardbiscontini.com. Specialities: fusion fitness forms and lectures. Certifications: ACE, AFAA, AEA, NASM, Cooper CIAR, ACSM, CanFitPro. Workshops include: see Workshops. Contact Lawrence at biscontini@aol.com.

Cammy Dennis is an ACE and AFAA certified fitness professional, with over 15 years of experience. Cammy is a Curriculum Specialist for GeoFitness Inc.; and a group exercise instructor at the YMCA in Ocala Florida. Her professional experiences include Group Exercise Program Director for Compass Health and Fitness, Fitness Program Director for Bambini Education Center and The Early Childhood Learning Center. She is currently a presenter and faculty member of SCW Fitness and a board member of the “Start Fit Foundation”. Cammy is the co-author and presenter of Kids In Motion, a full day specialty certificate offered at all SCW conventions. Cammy’s youth fitness programs have been featured on 2 leading children’s television shows in Korea, and published in several fitness magazines.  Workshops include: “Geo-Generation: an Adventure in Kid's Fitness,” “Glide and Slide: the Wild Ride for Kids,” “Kid's Groove...Music Makes them Move” and “Pee-Wee Power.” Contact Cammy at camjamfit@hotmail.com.

Rita Maldonado, BA, is a C.H.E.K. Institute Exercise Coach and Level 1 Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach specializing in corrective exercise and holistic wellness.  As the Golden Door Spa’s Fitness Supervisor in Puerto Rico, she develops personal training programs like “Lower Back Care,” “Improve Your Golf Game,” “Stress Management Techniques,” and, most recently, the press-grabbing “Postural Remodeling.” She has presented workshops and fusion classes at professional education conventions in Puerto Rico, Europe and the USA.  In 2003, she traveled throughout the USA and Europe as personal trainer for Miss Mariah Carey.  Specialties: functional personal training workshops and yoga. Her theme is “The important thing is to be happy.” Certifications: C.H.E.K., IYTA Yoga AFAA, ACE, AEA, Resistaball, and SCW-EDU Pilates.  Contact Rita at rmaldonado@luxuryresorts.com.
Luis Emilio Robles is a licensed Electrical Engineer who devoted 35 years of his life to the field of computers and now teaches holistic exercise at the Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico.  He is a C.H.E.K. Institute Exercise Coach, Level 1 Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach.  He teaches fundamental anatomy at the Institute of Massage and Therapeutic Healing and has published books on computers, exercising, spirituality and short stories. He wrote Taming the Monkeys of the Mind or Meditation for the Type A, a best-selling book on meditation techniques available at tamingthemonkeys.com. Certifications: C.H.E.K. Precision Cycling, SCW-EDU Pilates, IYTA Yoga, AFAA, and AEA. Specialties: yoga and mind-body seminars to groups. Languages: English, Spanish. Contact Emilio at dharma@caribe.net. About Emilio’s book: In Taming the Monkeys, the author explores areas of deep-seated stress and describes simple to use techniques to 'tame the monkeys' of our mind, using a holistic approach that will appeal not just to Type A's, but to everyone!

Lyndsay Murray-Kashoid, M.A. has lived in Russia working as a mind-body personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Lyndsay has studied yoga, Pilates, dance, gymnastics, the Lotte Berk Method, and other mind-body disciplines extensively both here and abroad. When not teaching, Lyndsay is very involved in world relief efforts. She has served as a spokesperson for Spoken For International Youth Outreach, International Guardian Angels Outreach, Operation Relief Center, Crisis Pregnancy Center, and various other organizations. She and her husband recently released an inspirational music CD entitled “Above the Madness” (available under SHOP), and Lyndsay is currently working towards her next publication. Specialties: balance, flexibility, corrective rehabilitation, and core training. Certifications: ACE, AFAA, AEA, SCW-EDU, GRAVITY, ZUMBA, and AFPA. Languages: English and Russian. Contact Lyndsay at murray-kashoid@hotmail.com.

Lucila Pérez is an internationally-recognized bilingual fitness expert for print, broadcast, and radio. Currently producing and hosting the top fitness TV show in Puerto Rico, she works yearly as staff of the prestigious events of IDEA and the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). In Puerto Rico, Lucila is an integral part of the Golden Door Spa at Las Casitas Village and both owns and directs her own facility, “Escultores de Cuerpo.” Lucila has trained such celebrities as Mariah Carey, Denise Austin, and Ingrid Marie Rivera (Miss World Carribean 2006). Specialties: BOSU, Pilates, Zumba (zumba.com), and Eastern & Belly Dancing. Certifications: NSCA-CPT, ACE, AFAA, STOTT Pilates, SCW-EDU, International Sport Karate-Kickboxing Association for Fitness (ISKA), AMANI Danza Orientale, Zumba Fitness Italia, and Mad Dogg Athletics-Spinning 2 STAR. Workshops include: “Pilates Foundations,” “Welcome to Zumba,” and “Intro to Belly Dancing.” Contact Lucila at info@thefitenssclubpr.com.

Deborah Puskarich possesses over 15 years of group exercise experience. Currently the pioneer Group Exercise Director for the Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas (working for the famous Dr. Kenneth Cooper), Deborah also travels as international presenter including events such as all IDEA events, ASIAFIT, International Fitness Showcase (UK), DCAC, Mexico, and all SCW Events. Deborah has received such prestigious awards as “Group Exercise Instructor of the Year” from the Cooper Fitness Center in Dallas, Texas, “Ambassador to the World of Fitness” (UK) and “Outstanding Volunteer Services” from SHAPE Magazine. Deborah is a Master Trainer for GEO Fitness (geofitness.com), SCWFitness.com, Resistaball® (resistaball.com), and Gliding (glidingpro.com), and stars in over a dozen internationally-marketed fitness videos. One of Deborah’s many distinguishing trademarks is her incorporation of 25 years of professional singing experience as she finishes each of her movement presentations with an inspirational live song! Monies accrued from the sale of her brand-new compilation CD -- including her special rendition of the Star Spangled Banner -- go to her favorite charity, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Center (komen.org). Contact Deborah directly to order a CD. Deborah recently organized a top selling workout CD for Power Music titled “Desperate HOT WIVES” (powermusic.com), and is a featured presenter for a workout sharing the same name. Other of Deborah’s top music selections can be found at move-ya.com (use the PROMO CODE: 6DPMY for free shipping) and dynamixmusic.com. Specialties: Step, Hi-Lo, fusion strength/core training. Certifications: ACE, AFAA, SCW Fitness, Resistaball.® Language: English. Workshops include: “For the LOVE of STEP,” “Let it GO Hi-Lo,” “Great Balls of FUN,” “Geo Groove” and “Geo F.I.T.” (all available on video). Contact Deborah at deborahfit@aol.com.

Manuel Velázquez is the Group Fitness Lead Instructor and Mind-Body Personal Trainer for the Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico. He is a presenter and educator for SCW Fitness, DCAC and ECA fitness conventions, teaching seminars and workshops internationally. Currently the owner of his own fitness facility called “OPTIMUS HEALTH CLUB” in Puerto Rico, Manuel is both an AFAA Team Pro and AFAA Examiner. Manuel appears in many internationally-selling fitness DVDs, available at scwfitness.com. Certifications: SCW-EDU, ACE, AFAA, AEA and ISAT. Specialties: bilateral Latin dance and mind-body fusion matwork classes, aquatic core training and aquatic Latin dance. Languages: English and Spanish. Workshops include: “Aqua Core Training,” “”Aqua Body Moves,” “Hot Latin Cardio,” and “Step Up & Shake It,” (all available on video). Contact Manuel at mvcronos@aol.com.

Special thanks to Lisa Hamlin of AFAA for making special opportunities possible to developing countries for FG2000!

Thanks, Lisa!