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We are a group of fun, energetic, like-minded health and fitness professionals with one goal – to get you moving and begging for more! We love spreading the Slow Resistance Training movement in the Philippines!

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Our Instructors go through 200+ hours of training, practice classes, and community classes before becoming an Elev8 Instructor.

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Our Instructors have been collectively teaching for over 26 years! They participate in advanced training every year to ensure you are always offered the safest and most advanced workout!

MEET OUR TEAM!

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Janie Buelow

Elev8 Founder, SRT Master Trainer & SRT, Tread, Pre/Post-natal Instructor

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A former professional photographer and now mother of one, brought Slow Resistance Training (SRT) to the Philippines in 2017. A born trailblazer who had been frequently visiting the Philippines for non-profit work, saw that nothing like it existed. After vagabonding for a year and a half, Janie realized wellness was what mattered the most to her. She continued to innovate by developing the only pre/post-natal, doctor approved, training group fitness program in the Philippines and now is known as the go to place for prenatal exercise.

As the only Master Trainer living in Asia, the Elev8 community has direct access to her knowledge and the most experienced SRT trainer in the region, raising the fitness bar here in the Philippines!

Janie holds certifications in Slow Resistance Training (SRT), Advance SRT, SRT Pre/Post-Natal, Lagree Fitness™, Schwinn Cycling™, Aquaspin™, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Training, and ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist. She couples her positive, infectious energy with a mentality of if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you. Get ready to test the limits and realize your true strength! 

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Thursday: Full Body (6:30am, 4pm)
    • Saturday: Full Body (8am)
  • Podium
    • Sunday: Pre-Natal (8am)

 

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Mel Torre

Lead SRT & Tread, Pre/Post-natal Instructor

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Mel is a true fitness success story. After a family member fell ill, she and her family shifted their lifestyles and began focusing on their health. She swapped out fried foods for fitness, lost 80 pounds, and pursued a career in the health and wellness industry.

She fell head-over-grip-socks in love with Elev8 when she discovered how intense it was and how it’s modifiable for people of all fitness levels. She also teaches barre, yoga, and indoor cycling. Mel holds certifications in Slow Resistance Training (SRT), Advance SRT, SRT Pre/Post-Natal, Lagree FitnessTM, YogaWorks, and TechnoGym Indoor Cycling. Mel is an Elev8 Lead Instructor and assists in training for Tread, SRT, and PreNatal programs.  

Mel balances her career in the fitness industry with her life-long love of singing and performing. She is the alto of Baihana – an awesome jazz vocal trio – and is one of the vocalists of the Blue Rats, the country’s longest-running blues band. In her spare time, Mel loves to bike long distances and lift heavy weights. Come experience Mel’s energy and heart for fitness!

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Monday: Pre-Natal (8am) and Full Body (9am, 10am, 11am)
  • Podium
    • Wednesday: Full Body (9am)

 

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Mel Siytan

Lead SRT & Pre/Post-natal Instructor

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Mel S. was always into sports growing up. She was part of Dlsu’s team B in swimming and Tennis. She also used to play squash and got into boxing as another outlet of working out.

She started her teaching career as a certified Bikram yoga instructor in 2009. With 5 years of consistent practice, Mel continued her education in other styles of yoga then into indoor cycling.

Mel holds certifications in SRT,  Advanced SRT, SRT Pre/Post-Natal, Lagree Fitness™, Bikram yoga and trained as an indoor cycling instructor. Mel is an Elev8 Lead Instructor and a Prenatal Instructor. She loves learning and is always looking forward to continuous education as a fitness instructor.

Mel keeps her days busy by filling her time as a sales agent with various Insurance companies and with traveling, hiking, diving, and trying out new activities.

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Thursday: Full Body (10am,11am,12pm)
  • Podium
    • Tuesday: Pre-Natal (9am) and Full Body (10am, 11am, 12pm)

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Bern Osias

Senior SRT Instructor

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Bern’s passion for movement started with her love for dance at the young age of 5 years old. She continued dancing through college years, earning degrees in Business and Dance from Santa Clara University in California. 

After working several corporate jobs in Manila she eventually went back to her dance roots and taught ballet for children for 10 years. During this time, Bern was introduced to barre and went on to train as a barre instructor in 2011. Bern is certified in Slow Resistance Training (SRT), and Advanced SRT, Lagree Fitness™, Piloxing, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and Specialist in Exercise Therapy. She is also trained as a SRT Pre/Post-Natal and Indoor Rowing Instructor.

Bern believes in progress over perfection. Having taught both dance and group fitness classes for over 15 years, she encourages students to challenge themselves while still maintaining proper alignment. After all, the better the form, the better the results.

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Tuesday: Full Body (6:30am, 10am, 11am, 12pm)
  • Podium
    • Sunday: Full Body (9am, 10am, 11am)

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Ericka Mejia

Senior SRT & Pre/Post-natal Instructor

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Ericka has been active in sports since her elementary days training in gymnastics, dance, flag football and cheerleading. An injury restricted her from continuing high impact sports but years later she found yoga and indoor cycling. In 2017, she took the plunge to undergo her yoga teacher training and pursued a career in fitness full-time. Soon after she took her first Slow Resistance Class (SRT) class at Elev8 and fell in love with the physical and mental challenge and, of course, the shakes. Ericka has grown into an Elev8 Senior Instructor who assists in training for Tread and Pre/Post Natal. Ericka is certified in SRT, Advanced SRT, SRT Pre/Post-Natal, American Council Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer, and holds a 500-hour yoga certification. She is trained in indoor cycling.

Ericka continuously gains knowledge to best serve her students as a seasoned fitness instructor. She gains her students’ trust by helping them safely and effectively push past their limits. Ericka wants her students to build a stronger foundation for their lifetime journey in fitness and movement.

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Wednesday: Pre-Natal (8am) and Full Body (9am, 10am, 11am)
  • Podium
    • Saturday: Full Body (8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm)

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Mae Evangelista

Senior SRT & Instructor

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Mae’s passion for movement began at an early age, with a strong background in dancing and sports. After discovering yoga, she left the security of her corporate job to teach fitness full-time. 

It wasn’t long before Mae came across the Elev8 method and it was love at first shake. She appreciated how each session pushed both her body and mind, and she was immediately hooked. She knew it was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up and began training in 2018.  Mae is an Elev8 Senior Instructor and is certified in Slow Resistance Training (SRT), Advance SRT, Lagree Fitness™, Greenpath Ashtanga Vinyasa, Absolute Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga in Asia, Yogabody Trapeze Yoga and barre. She is also trained in SRT Pre/Post-Natal and Indoor Rowing.

Mae aims to teach her students the importance of using the breath, focusing the mind, and maintaining proper alignment. Her motto: “Start strong, finish stronger.”

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Saturday: Full Body (10am, 11am)
  • Podium
    • Monday: Full Body (8am, 9am, 10am, 11am)

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Margaux Lim

Senior SRT & Pre/Post-natal Instructor

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Margaux began her career in the corporate world, thriving in the dynamic environment of spreadsheets and presentations. To find balance, she turned to exercise and discovered a passion for fitness that profoundly transformed her outlook on life. What started as a personal pursuit quickly became her purpose: to help others experience the incredible benefits of movement.

Today, Margaux is a full-time movement coach committed to empowering her clients to build strength, confidence, and freedom in their bodies. She takes pride in designing classes that are both impactful and uplifting, celebrating each client’s progress every step of the way.

With certifications in Slow Resistance Training (SRT) and Advanced SRT, as well as extensive training in mat and reformer Pilates, yoga, Neurokinetic Therapy, and Functional Range Conditioning, Margaux brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Her dedication to continuous learning in rehabilitation, functional neurology, and movement therapy ensures she provides the highest level of care and support to her clients.

Schedule

  • Podium
    • Thursday: Pre-Natal (9am) and Full Body (10am, 11am, 12pm)
    • Friday: Full Body (5:30pm, 6:30pm)

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Amanda Zabat

SRT Instructor

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Amanda is a movement specialist and yoga teacher who believes in the power of movement to build strength, heal, and restore. Since beginning her wellness journey, she discovered how mindful movement could transform both body and mind, fueling her passion for helping others experience these benefits.

She blends her knowledge of rehabilitative movement with a creative, fun, and accessible style, ensuring each class is both effective and enjoyable—whether you’re just beginning your fitness journey or looking to enhance your routine. In each Elev8 class, she focuses on proper form and posture to ensure students move with intention, creating a sense of balance and stability that lasts beyond the workout. She encourages students to listen to their bodies, embrace the challenge, and, most importantly, have fun along the way. Amanda’s mission is to make fitness a space where students feel empowered, aligned, and excited to grow.

Amanda holds certifications in Slow Resistance Training (SRT), Advanced SRT, Yoga, Animal Flow, Functional Range Conditioning, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, and NeuroKinetic Therapy, offering a well-rounded and knowledgeable approach to fitness. She is also trained in SRT Pre/Post-Natal.

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Tuesday: Full Body (6pm, 7pm)
  • Podium
    • Friday: Full Body (8am, 9am, 10am, 11am)

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B Pags

SRT & Tread Instructor

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BPags is a dynamic fitness instructor who infuses every workout with a contagious passion and an infectious energy that keeps you coming back for more. With a rich background in ballet, cheerleading, and hip-hop, she brings a unique mix of strength and flair to every session, ensuring that each workout is not only effective but also fun and empowering.

BPags entered her first Elev8 class thinking it would be a walk in the park. But after just one exercise, her core was already begging for mercy! Despite the shake and burn, she was hooked. The challenge was exactly what she didn’t know she needed. 

BPags holds a certification in Slow Resistance Training (SRT). She is also trained in SRT Pre/Post-Natal, Dance Fitness, Rhythm Boxing, and Indoor Climbing with a VersaClimber™.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been working out for years, BPags’ classes offer a welcoming space where everyone can feel confident, challenged, and inspired. Her upbeat approach and diverse fitness background will motivate you to push past your limits, embrace your strength, and rediscover the joy in movement. Get ready to sweat, smile, and see yourself transform with BPags by your side!

Schedule

  • Podium
    • Wednesdays : Full Body (6pm, 7pm)

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Billie Capistrano

SRT & Tread Instructor

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Since 2016, Billie’s been turning her love for communication into a full-on adventure as a sportscaster and fitness enthusiast. By 2017, she brought her passion from the mic to the studio, becoming an indoor cycling instructor and discovering her true passion: helping others crush their goals and feel amazing doing it. She then expanded her expertise by becoming an indoor climbing instructor with the VersaClimber™, adding another exciting dimension to her journey.

Never one to back down from a challenge, she tried the Elev8 method—and it was love at first sweat! The mix of intensity, strength, and endurance was everything she’d been looking for, making it a natural fit for her path as an instructor.

Now certified in Slow Resistance Training (SRT) and trained in SRT Pre/Post-natal, Billie’s dedicated to helping you break barriers and unlock your full potential. Her classes aren’t just about breaking a sweat—they’re about creating an atmosphere filled with good vibes, contagious energy, and the motivation to keep going. With every session, you’ll walk away feeling stronger, recharged, and completely unstoppable!

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Sundays: Tread + Tone (11:30am)
    • Thursdays: Full Body (6pm, 7pm)

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JB Mendoza

Tread Instructor

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JB was motivated to change his sedentary routine for a more active lifestyle so he embarked on his personal fitness journey. He began exploring various forms of exercise, experimenting with different workouts, and gradually building his strength and endurance. Eventually, his workouts went beyond physical benefits and instead his passion and way of life. JB pursued teaching indoor cycling and climbing cardio classes.

When JB attended his first Elev8 class, he discovered that there were more ways for him to get even stronger, aside from the typical cardio classes. That grueling Mermaid Crunch on the machine and pushing 100% on the treadmill made him realize that the Elev8 method was a workout that he couldn’t miss.  JB’s  journey in fitness is a reminder that it is never too late to embrace a healthier lifestyle. JB is trained in Slow Resistance Training, Indoor Cycling and indoor climbing utilizing the VersaClimber™.

Schedule

  • Podium
    • Saturday: Tread Class (10am)
    • Saturday: Tread + Tone (11:30am)

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Kit Angeles

SRT & Tread Instructor

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Kit has always embraced movement as a powerful form of self-expression. Drawn to the challenge of physical training, she found joy in progressing her strength and technique across various disciplines. Her journey began as a high school cheerleader, later evolving into performing and competing with her university’s street dance group.

After graduating, Kit discovered her love for running and strength training, finishing marathons along the way. Recognizing her unique ability to combine her background in performance with her athletic pursuits, Kit ventured into teaching rhythm boxing in 2020. This experience ignited her passion for guiding others in fitness.

When Kit took her first Slow Resistance Training (SRT) class, she instantly connected with the method’s transformative potential. Today, she is a certified SRT Instructor at Elev8, where she also teaches Tread on the Woodway. Kit is also trained as an SRT Pre/Post-Natal Instructor.

Kit’s mission is to inspire others to weave movement seamlessly into their daily lives. She believes in the profound impact physical activity can have on both body and mind. In Kit’s classes, you can expect an empowering and challenging workout, as she motivates you to enjoy every shake!

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Monday: Full Body (4pm)
    • Monday: Tone + Tread (5:30pm)
  • Podium
    • Wednesday: Full Body (6pm, 7pm)
    • Saturday: Tread Class (10am)
    • Saturday: Tread + Tone (11:30am)

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Tin Lacuesta

SRT Instructor

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Tin started working out at home to transform her life after giving birth to her two daughters, wanting to keep up with their endless energy and to be healthy for her family. Discovering her new passion, she soon formed fitness challenge groups with her mom friends, and eventually made the big leap and took a Fitness Instructors Course in order to have solid foundations for teaching. 

After trying many different workouts from various leading studios in the metro, Tin quickly fell in love with Elev8 after her first session. Walking out of the class feeling stronger but also challenged, she knew that she had to come back for more. Tin challenged herself to join the extensive Elev8 training program to share her passion and to inspire people with her message: You’re never too weak, and it’s never too late to start your own fitness journey!

Tin is certified in Slow Resistance Training (SRT), Advanced SRT, also an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, PROnatal Certified – Pre/Post-Natal Performance Training Specialist,  and a Stott Pilates Trained Instructor. She is also SRT Pre/Post-Natal trained.

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Thursday: Tone + Tread (5:30pm) and Full Body (6pm, 7pm)

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Tin Padilla

Tread Instructor

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Tin started her fitness journey by practicing Muay Thai and attending indoor cycling classes. She became an Indoor Cycling Instructor in 2018 and grew into the role of Program Director and Head Instructor. 

It was in 2022 when she attended a class in Elev8 that she fell in love with the workout. As a Tread Instructor, she shares her contagious energy and she pushes people beyond their limits while making fitness feel like a celebration.

Tin stayed active through completing duathlons, triathlons, and obstacle courses. Having an outlet outside of work and going beyond one’s comfort zone allows us to learn new things and grow as a person. Tin shares her mantra in every class: we are capable of doing anything so long as we set our heart and mind to it. No shake can break us!

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Wednesdays: Tone + Tread (5:30pm)

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Tot Tangco

SRT & Tread Instructor

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With a background in Ballet, Tot’s passion for fitness began through her discovery of Bikram Yoga in 2008. As a full time mom, she worked her magic as a makeup artist and hairstylist. With a love for movement and helping inspire others, she opened her heart to teach fitness through indoor climbing with the VersaClimber™.

Tot holds certifications in Slow Resistance Training (SRT), Advanced SRT and is trained in SRT Pre/Post-Natal, VersaClimber™, and Rhythm Boxing. 

Tot aims to make movement feel good with amazing music, whether it’s a solid workout, a killer routine, or just staying active for the day. When she isn’t on the Instructor mic, leading a workout, Tot is at home cooking up something tasty or rescuing cats, and caring for her own cats. 

Tot is high energy, always up for a good laugh, and ready to motivate and inspire anyone looking to crush their fitness goal. Let’s  get moving!!!

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Sunday: Full Body (9am, 10am, 11am)
    • Saturday: Full Body (8am, 9am)
  • Podium
    • Tuesday: Full Body (6pm, 7pm)
    • Thursday: Full Body (6pm, 7pm)

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Viella Galvez-Cui

SRT Instructor

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The seed for Viella’s love of movement was planted as early as age 7, when she started performing professionally with Ballet Manila in local and international tours and competitions. By 2001, Viella began practicing Pilates and Yoga as cross training to heal from and prevent further injury caused by the rigors of classical ballet. After 15 fruitful years, Viella retired in 2008 to complete her undergrad in Biochemistry. While she intended to enter med school, the universe had other plans. 

In January 2011, Viella became part of the founding barre instructors to open its first branch in BGC. This move allowed her to grow exponentially as a fitness professional, opening doors for valuable experiences and training as a group fitness instructor. 

Viella holds certifications in Slow Resistance Training (SRT), Advanced SRT, mat Pilates (STOTT), Schwinn Cycling™, 200-hr Rocket & Vinyasa Yoga (YWCA) and Restorative Yoga (Medicale Institute), and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer with specializations in Exercise Therapy and Fitness Nutrition. She is also trained in SRT Pre/Post-Natal and group boxing.

Viella’s genuine desire to inspire and motivate always shines through in her classes. With her calm, encouraging demeanor, energizing playlists and creative, thoughtful programming, you’re sure to be in the active zone from start to finish!

Schedule

  • BGC
    • Monday: Full Body (6pm, 7pm)
    • Friday: Full Body (5:30pm, 6:30pm)

Yael Umali

SRT & Tread Instructor

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Yael has been an athlete her whole life, playing varsity football throughout her high school and university years. After graduating, she still craved that endorphin high; however, after tearing her ACL a second time, she knew something had to change. That’s when she turned to various group fitness classes alongside her strength and conditioning therapy.

Having briefly taught young kids football in 2015, she decided to take a gamble on group fitness in 2018 and never looked back. 

In March 2019, Yael left her corporate job as Operations Manager for a retail company to pursue a career in fitness to help others find their passion and find an escape in her classes. Fitness is something she is very passionate about and she makes sure that all the modalities she teaches are ones she believes in and compliment each other so she and her students benefit from them both physically and mentally. She wants everyone to find a type of movement that they love.

Yael holds certifications in Slow Resistance Training (SRT), Advance SRT, American Council Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer. She is also trained in SRT Pre/Post-Natal, indoor rowing, mat-based SLT resistance, and indoor climbing utilizing the VersaClimber™.

  • BGC
    • Friday: Full Body (9am, 10am, 11am)
  • Podium
    • Wednesday: Full Body (8am, 10am, 11am) and Tread + Tone (12pm)

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Yso Eufemio

SRT Instructor

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Passion for fitness is in Yso’s DNA. Raised by a doctor specializing in Sports Medicine, Yso got into competitive sports at an early age, becoming a member of her high school and university badminton teams.

While pursuing her post-graduate degree at UC Berkeley in California, Yso discovered the world of group fitness classes and the sense of community it provides, outside of competitive sports. After trying various workouts when she moved back to Manila, Yso fell in love with SRT and knew it was what she was looking for.

Yso holds certifications in Slow Resistance Training (SRT) and Advanced SRT. She is also SRT Pre/Post-Natal trained.

 

As a Marketing Manager, Yso understands the importance of balancing mind and body. She believes that fitness is key to maintaining overall wellness, especially with the demands of a corporate career. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned athlete, Yso’s dynamic, high-energy classes will challenge you, help you get stronger, and empower you to achieve your fitness goals—all while having fun.

Schedule

  • Podium
    • Saturday: Full Body (1pm, 2pm, 3pm)

Piper Michelle

Elev8 Master Trainer

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It was love at first lunge when Piper discovered Slow Resistance Training in 2007. A former fashion designer and Cincinnati, Ohio, native, Piper brings high-energy and the motivation to move. Piper quickly realized that the method is more than just a workout, but also something that can inspire change in every aspect of your life. As an instructor, she wants to support and create the opportunities for you to shine and uncover what you can do, in and out of the studio.

As a Master Trainer, she has been lucky to share her passion with studios, trainers and clients all over the world, including the USA, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Philippines!