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Missy Vacala

Group Fitness Instructor at Life Time Inc.
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Seasoned fitness professional with 13+ years of experience in group fitness instruction, health coaching, and leadership.
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Missy Vacala is a seasoned fitness professional with 13+ years of experience in group fitness instruction, health coaching, and leadership roles. She has a strong background in sports medicine and nutrition, with certifications from top institutions like ACE Fitness and Life Time Inc. Missy has worked with various companies, including Life Time Inc., MFG Project, Werq Dance Fitness, lululemon, and Bally Total Fitness, where she has developed and implemented health and wellness programs, taught group fitness classes, and coached clients. She is also the creator of the Mood Food Groove Project, a blueprint for prioritizing one's mood, food, and groove daily. Missy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from North Park University and certifications in health coaching, personal training, and group fitness from ACE Fitness and Life Time Inc.

Credentials

  • Behavior Modification Specialist
    American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
    Jan, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • LifePower Yoga Instructor Certification - 500 Hour
    Life Time Inc.
    Jan, 2016
    - Apr, 2026
  • Health Coach
    American Association of Drugless Practitioners
    Jan, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Group Fitness
    American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
    Jan, 2002
    - Apr, 2026
  • Personal Training
    American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
    Jan, 2000
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Life Time Inc.
    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Group Fitness Instructor
      • Oct 2021 - Present

    • Elite Life Time Instructor & GTX Team Trainer
      • Aug 2012 - Present

      Since 2012, I have consistently increased participation and received positive feedback as an ELI - Elite Life Time Instructor. March 2020-October 2021, built my virtual fitness and health coaching business, then returned to Life Time. I currently teach health and wellness workshops, health coach clients in person and virtual, and teach group fitness classes.

    • Assistant Group Fitness Manager
      • Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

  • MFG Project
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Creator - Mood Food Groove Project
      • Jul 2017 - Present
      • Greater Chicago Area

      The Mood Food Groove ProjectThe MFG Project serves as a blueprint for creating your healthiest life. A simple, yet powerful strategy to prioritize your MOOD, your FOOD, and your GROOVE daily.

  • WERQ Dance Fitness
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Choreographer & Instructor
      • Jun 2011 - Present
      • Greater Chicago Area

  • Missy V.
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Missy V. Fitness + Health Coaching
      • Mar 2020 - Present
      • Greater Chicago Area

  • lululemon
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Brand Ambassador
      • Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
      • Greater Chicago Area

  • Bally Total Fitness
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Group Fitness Manager
      • Apr 1997 - Aug 2001
      • Greater Chicago Area

Education

  • 1995 - 1997
    North Park University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Sports Medicine
  • 1993 - 1994
    Illinois State University
    Sports Medicine
  • 2013 -
    Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    Certified Health Coach, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
  • 1994 -
    Istituto Lorenzo de'​ Medici
    Study of Local Cuisine

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