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Roukijah “NutellaK" Rooks
Body Maintenance Training
Biography:
NutellaK is a professional dance artist and certified personal trainer. Her fitness journey began early, as she’s been an athlete since the age of 7. Through her exploration of different sports and her career in dance, NutellaK began to grow a deeper passion for fitness. She was eager to learn more about fitness though a scientific lens to pursue personal training and help others with their fitness journeys. In 2021, NutellaK enrolled in the International Sports Science Association (ISSA). There, she received her certification in personal training and is currently completing her nutrition cert. In May, NutellaK launched her business GETFITNK. She has since been building her brand and clientele. NutellaK has trained people online and in-person throughout the tri-state area. She has also worked as a group fitness instructor for franchises, The Max Challenge and Fit Body Bootcamp located in New Jersey. Additionally, NutellaK has collaborated with many fitness instructors online, promoting healthy living on a variety platforms. Her mission is to continue to help others transform their lives and reach their fitness goals.
Class Description:
This body maintenance class reintroduces dancers to their bodies. Rooks' mission is to reveal how consequential exercise is and how often it appears in a dancers primary movement practice. If dancers can comprehend how often they utilizes basic fitness training throughout their career(s), she believes they would be motivated to dive further into strength training as a part of their ongoing regiment.