Leslie Folkes

Leslie Folkes is an adjunct faculty member of Kinesiology at Ventura Community College in Ventura, California, where she has taught for over 30 years. She has 35 years of fitness industry experience, including direct sales experience for some of the most innovative and iconic products in the fitness industry, including StairMaster Sports Medical and the RealRyder® Indoor Cycle. She has managed health and fitness programming for the United States Military, has implemented and managed corporate fitness programs and has operated her own personal training business. As a health and fitness professional, she believes in lifestyle balance and takes pride in motivating others to achieve their personal wellness goals. Leslie received her B.A. in Physical Education and Certification in Exercise Science at California State University, Chico. She completed her graduate work in Exercise Physiology at California State University, Northridge. She is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), and The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist.