Our Instructors

Founders

KELLY

A tour du force in the studio, Kelly’s passionately creative and inspired Whimsy Warriors class is but one piece of her high energy tool kit. She is also known for her killer HIIT classes combining bodyweight, strength, and cardio. Always a treat to train with, she brings the motivation every day.

Lindsay

Lindsay’s love of barre started her down the path of becoming an instructor, enabling her to share her passion with others. She also has a vast knowledge of the human body that has come from her experience with other exercise disciplines and her skills as a massage therapist. She makes foundational fitness fierce.

Instructors

Ashley

I’ve been teaching fitness for over 15 years and have a true passion for helping women feel strong and confident. I’m certified in Group Fitness, TRX, Pre- and Postnatal Fitness, Yoga, and Nutrition, and love making a positive impact in our community through health and wellness. Outside the studio, I enjoy leading classes at local schools and spending time with family and friends.

Becky

I have had the privilege of teaching group fitness for over 30 years. My favorite classes to teach are step, kickboxing and core workouts. Working out at the Fitness Collective has been a joy! There is a very special energy that our instructors and members bring every day and I feel grateful to be part of it.

Brandy

Hi! I’m Coach Brandy! I’ve been in the fitness and nutrition world for over 20 years and am certified in Group Exercise, Personal Training, and as a Master Nutrition Coach. Living the 80/20 lifestyle helps me meet clients where they are and guide them towards sustainable habits. I love teaching my clients how to lift with confidence, take control of their nutrition, and feel strong in their own skin. I learned how to fuel myself (and my family) for life, which allows me to be my BEST self. Now I teach other women to do the same!

Britton

Hey there! I’m Britton — born and raised in the Outer Banks, where the salt air and an active lifestyle shaped who I am today. Since 2020, I’ve been helping others find joy in fitness through dynamic strength work and low-impact rebounder classes. My approach is all about balance — building strength, improving stability, and keeping things fun. Outside the studio, you’ll find me boating or fishing, hanging with my two doodles, or diving into my travel agent work. I’m here to bring the energy and help you feel your best. Come join the fun!

Connie

The Outer Banks has always been special to me and the perfect place to raise my two sons. Teaching is in my blood; I’m a second-grade teacher at FFES and love helping kids believe in themselves. My passion for group exercise began in high school, and I’ve taught classes everywhere from Virginia and Colorado, to Maui and the Outer Banks but Cross Training is my true love. The Fitness Collective is the most supportive, motivating place I’ve ever instructed. I believe committing to fitness is one of the best gifts you can give yourself—it keeps you strong, healthy, and young at heart.

Elizabeth H

I grew up on the Outer Banks and still call it home with my husband and our 3 boys. We spend a lot of time watching them play various sports in gyms, fields, and golf courses! I think our community is special, and I serve on multiple boards, mainly related to Dare County Schools. I enjoy working out and being social, so group fitness is my favorite! I love a good playlist and high energy classes! I’ve taught step aerobics in the past and now lead fun rebounder classes. Come bounce with me!

Elizabeth J

My love for fitness started early as a 14 year old working out at the YMCA and following Denise Austin workouts on TV. As a competitive cheerleader, I discovered how fitness helped me channel anxiety, build confidence and embrace the challenge of choreography and mastering
new routines. From the moment I stepped into the OBXFC it felt like home. The perfect mix of supportive energy, diverse classes, and genuine kindness makes it a special place. I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to teach here and do my best to inspire the amazing women in our community.

Hilarey

Hi I’m Hilarey! Exercise and movement have always been an outlet for me, mentally as much as physically and it’s been fun to be able to share that through teaching for the past decade. I believe in variety and sustainability habits when it comes to a workout routine and that’s why i love mixing so many different disciplines together. I also love music (like LOVE music) and am highly motivated by it, so the playlists are always changing. I’m proud to be an instructor at the Collective not only because it is such a wildly supportive and fun community but also watching people discover exercise in a healthy way is the ultimate reward.

Jen

I grew up on the Outer Banks, with a very active childhood on the beach. I ran track in high school and got interested in healthy eating and working out, starting with Jane Fonda tapes in my living room at 14! In the ’90s, I did step aerobics and gradually got into weightlifting at one of the only gyms on the Outer Banks at the time, The Nautilus. Over the years, I enjoyed step aerobics, weightlifting, and CrossFit, eventually earning my personal trainer certification. I taught at the YMCA for 20 years before joining the OBX Fitness Collective and never looked back! The people and energy here make it my favorite place to be.

Jess

Jess started teaching group fitness classes 10 years ago at [solidcore] in DC before moving to OBX in 2023. She was excited to discover the fitness collective and the opportunity to continue teaching class, especially bounce. You can expect her classes to be high energy, challenging, and fun!

Katie

Fitness has always been a huge part of Katie’s life—especially after competing at the D1 level in lacrosse at the University of Virginia. Although most people tend to know her as a photographer on the beach, this past year she expanded her career into the nutrition and training world with a certification in Health Coaching. Now she brings together her two lifelong passions—photography and wellness—through creative cooking content and realistic strategies that help people feel stronger, more energized, and grounded in both mind and body.

Toren

Fueled by a dance background and a fierce competitive streak, Toren leads high-energy classes that build strength, stamina, and confidence. Her workouts blend power, rhythm, and creativity—mixing strength training, rebounding, and feel-good movement that keeps you coming back. She creates a space where all bodies are welcome, and every class is about showing up as you are and leaving feeling stronger, physically and mentally. Outside the studio, she’s soaking up coastal life with her husband, chasing two wild and wonderful kids, and working toward her goal of learning to surf.