Denise Druce is widely considered one of the leading health and fitness professionals in the state of Utah. She is the producer in a series of 28 home workout DVDs, she teaches and trains athletes at the University of Utah, and is a Master Instructor for 24 Hour Fitness. Denise and her husband, Michael live in Salt Lake City with their three boys.

Education:

• BS in Health Education from Utah State University
• Masters of Public Health, (MPH) University of Utah School of Medicine

Business Experience:

Host of The Home Team live television show on KJZZ TV (May-November 2008)

Instructor in the Exercise and Sports Science Department at the University of Utah
(2001 to present)
Group X Master Instructor 24 Hour Fitness (August 2006 to present)

Owner of She and Company, a fitness center for women (October 2000-June 2005)

Co-Founder of The Wellness Network, A consortium of health clubs and service providers for Intermountain Health Care (January 2000)
Owner/operator of Anatomy Academy fitness centers
(June 1989 to October 2000)
Personal Training Manager for iFIT.com/ ICON Health and Fitness
(January 2000 to January 2001)
Manager of The Wellness Center by Anatomy Academy for American Stores Corporation (January 1999 to November 2000)
Owner/operator of The Fitness Factor, a corporate wellness provider to 20 corporations. (June 1986 to June 1989)

Certifications:
C.S.C.S.- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
ACE-American Council on Exercise (Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and Weight Management Specialist)
AFAA-Aerobic Fitness Association of America (Personal Trainer and Group Fitness)
*Primary Certification Examiner for AFAA
Yogafit, Step Reebok, Cycle Reebok, and Spinning Level III Certified
Dancing Thru Pregnancy Certified

Presenter/ Guest Speaker:
IHRSA convention
Club Industry Show
Fitness Institute Speakers Bureau
HealthRider EARN program, 7 cities nationwide
Sears Associate Training Meetings, 15 cities nationwide
IHC nursing managers retreat, keynote speaker
IHC regional nurses convention, keynote speaker
American Heart Association Women's Conference
Women's Wellness Speaker, Harmons Food Stores
Creator and presenter of'Evolution' weight management program

MediaExperience:

Host of the Home Team, a live weekly program on KJZZ TV

Lead Instructor-Cable Health Club
Regular Guest on QVC
Fitness Expert for FOX 13 (Daily segment)
Fitness expert for KSL Radio (Weekly fitness tip)
Fitness expert for AM820 Radio (Weekly fitness tip)
Fitness Expert for KISN, KBZN, KODJ, KDYL Radio
Interviewed on local television news in Sacramento, CA. and Phoenix, AZ.
Appeared on the New York Today show with Dr. Max Gomez
Interviewed on the CBS morning show
Hosted the '12 Noon Workout' on KZHT Radio
Fitness spokesperson for ICON Health and Fitness

Instructor and Creative Director for ‘Denise Druce’ DVD series for Fitness Essentials
(28 DVDs are currently sold in ROSS stores nationwide)

Judging Experience:

Head Judge for Ms. Fitness Utah (5 years)
Judge for Ms. Fitness USA and Ms. Fitness World (5 years)
Judge for Miss Utah Pageant (2 years)
Judge for Mrs. Utah Pageant (1 year)
Judge for Miss Salt Lake City Pageant (1 year)

Community Involvement:

P. E. teacher (volunteer parent) twice weekly at Rosecrest Elementary School
Team Captain-Team 24Hour Fitness MS 150 Bike Team (2008)
Chair-Elect for the Fitness Institute at LDS Hospital Community Board
Chair for the Community Physical Fitness Advocacy Committee
State Chairperson for the City of Hope's Workout for Hope
Board of Directors for the Utah State Alliance for Cardiovascular Health.
Consultant to the Fit Kids program