Velma Garnes has certifications as a personal trainer, SPINNING instructor, a National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES), and Ashtanga (Power) Yoga instructor. Also, Velma has earned a MS in Exercise Physiology, from California University of Pennsylvania, a BA in Health Administration from Ohio Dominican University and an Associate's Degree in Sport and Exercise Studies from Columbus State Community College. This combined with clinical human performance laboratory work and work experiences she gained while in school, have all given Velma the opportunity to pursue one of her interests - sharing her love and value of fitness with others. Velma has been inducted into the Sports and Exercise Studies Hall of Fame from Columbus State Community College for her contributions to the program. She has served there as an adjunct faculty member for over 6 years where she taught a myriad of classes.