Fitness
AERA is working hard to continually improve your fitness experience while you’re posted here in Albania. We welcome all comments and suggestions on how to further improve. Your feedback is important!
Pilates
New Pilates Classes – two days a week at the Embassy!
End-of-day schedules to accommodate all those interested. Contact Lentjana to sign up!
All above classes can be one-on-one or small group training.
Classes can be billed to your AERA account
Kid Fitness Classes
Gymnastics
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30-6:30 at the Ridge
Ages 5-9, 10-14
$15 per session
Beginner Parkour
Times TBD
Ages 8+
$15 per session
Little Gym
Times TBD
Ages 4 and under
$15 per session
Classes can be billed to your AERA account
Meet the Trainers
Hello! Some of you might already know us, considering you or someone you know has participated in one or more of our classes that we have previously offered at TIS and/or outside of the school (The Ridge, German Embassy, etc.) 
Our team of highly professional/trained coaches consist of three, whom have all been previous competitive gymnast and coaches in Albania and the USA. Coming from a professional background in total of over 40 years, we currently have been in Albania for around 7 years now and have decided to extend our knowledge in this beautiful country. We come from Jacksonville, Florida – where we also previously owned one of the top gyms in the area, where we taught a variety of classes for kids and adults starting from tumbling , competitive gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, parkour, dance, aerobics, not to mention yoga, Pilates and much more!
… And now it’s time to offer and restart our classes here!
Gymnastics
Gymnastics classes for kids aged 4 to 14. Learn tumbling, body control, and basic gymnastic skills. Great for team-building and body positivity! Sign up with Elona in the Commissary.
Coach Halisa
Gymnast & COACH
Previous competitive gymnast with coaching/teaching of experience of 17 years in the US and Albania. Currently working for the German Development Cooperation in Albania (GIZ) in the field of Migration & Reintegration. Coach and teacher of Yoga, Acro-Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Body Pump, Gymnastics and Contemporary.
Coach Jason
GYMNAST & Coach
Previous competitive gymnast with coaching/teaching experience of 14 years in the US and Albania. Currently an Architect. Coach and teacher of Gymnastics, Parkour and Agility Training.
Coach Qemal
Head Coach
Previous competitive and Head Coach of Albanian National Gymnastics Team. Coaching/Teaching experience of over 40 years in Albania and the US. Coach and teacher of Yoga, Gymnastics – high levels, Parkour, Agility & Endurance Classes, and much more
Fitness Center
The Ridge Fitness Center is open daily, with use of our state-of-the-art machinery and new equipment available when you need it. More equipment is provided outside the pool for those who prefer exercising while enjoying the fresh air.
Ridge Pool
Our beautiful pool is staffed each summer for use by AERA Members. Lifeguards are provided for a fun, safe experience and the AERA snack-bar is open for treats after a refreshing workout. The pool is open from May through September.
