Judy Torel

518-469-0815
Website Link:  www.judytorel.com
jtorel2263@yahoo.com

 

Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree from State University of New York at Albany, Communications/Philosophy, 1984

Masters Degree, State University of New York at Albany, Counseling Psychology, 1997

PhD (currently on leave), State University of New York at Albany, Cultural Anthropology, Dissertation interest:  Ultra Endurance Sport as Practice for Spirituality comparable to Native American Vision Quests

 

Certifications:

USAT Certified Triathlon Coach, Level 1, current

American College of Sports Medicine Certified Health and Fitness Specialist, current

Healthexcel, Certified Metabolic Typing Consultant, Level 1 (dietary consulting based on metabolic typing), current

Precision Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Consultant, Level 1

Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor, 200 hour level/Anusara Style, current 

 

Athletic Accomplishments:

20+ time marathon finisher

6 Ultra Distance 24 hour running races, placed 1st masters female, 2012; 3rd over-all female 2013

7-time Ironman finisher including Ironman Lake Placid, Ironman Wisconsin, Ironman Florida and Ironman Kentucky

Many shorter distance running races, triathlons, bike events, aerobic competitions

 

Experience:

30+ year group exercise instructor including but not exclusive to: indoor cycling, cardio kickboxing, yoga, fusion classes, step, high-low impact, body sculpting and meditation

Owner/operator of Judy Torel’s Sweat Shop a 7500 sq ft gym and exercise center, 1987-2006

Current owner/operator of Judy Torel’s Coaching and Training Services

 

Awards:

Albany Chamber of Commerce, Business Woman of the Year 1997

Metroland Best Gym, multiple years

Metroland Best Personal Trainer, multiple years

Voted Capital Regions Top 3 Personal Trainers, 2017