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Christy James
Group Exercise Instructor

Years at Cooper: 11 years

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Previous work experience prior to coming to Cooper: I worked for Dallas ISD as a Gifted Education Teacher.

What is your favorite form of physical activity? Indoor cycling and duathlons.

After a great day at work, I like to…Relax with a glass of wine and visit with my husband about things that transpired over the day.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? My greatest personal achievement is completing my master’s degree in education. Professionally, my greatest achievement was helping my students succeed when I taught school.

Best advice you’ve ever received? Never give up.

If you had an extra hour of free time each day, how would you spend it? I would spend it connecting more with my friends and family.

What is your hidden talent? Making Christmas stockings.

What’s the biggest compliment you’ve ever received? That a member in my class lost 13 pounds because of me and my group classes.

I am most productive when…I am quiet and it’s early in the morning.

If you weren’t working at Cooper, what would you be doing? I would be traveling the world riding my bike with my husband.

Do you volunteer in your community? I volunteer by doing charity bike rides for local and national charities. I currently raise money for the Livestrong foundation each year. I average about $1,500 each year for the foundation.

How many siblings do you have? I have two siblings and I am the middle child.

How would your closest friends describe you? Loyal and serious.

Do you prefer outdoor or indoor workouts? I prefer outdoor workouts. I love the fresh air and the sound of the animals making noises as I work out.

What is your favorite saying/quote/phrase? There’s more than one way to skin a cat.

What product could you not live without? Lipstick.

Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes. My favorite pair of shoes are actually my feet. I love going barefoot.

My favorite color is...Red.

What are three things you can always find in your fridge or pantry? Milk, orange juice and ketchup.

What is your guilty pleasure? Pizza.

If you had to sing a karaoke song, what song would you choose? “Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin’,” by Journey.

If you could go to one theme park which would it be and why? Six Flags! Having grown up in Dallas, I went there every summer.

If you could go to one concert, whose would it be? Cher.

If a movie was being made about your life, what actor would you cast to play yourself? Sandra Bullock.

Where is the most interesting place you’ve lived? Austin, Texas.

Where is your ideal vacation spot? Lucerne, Switzerland.