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