Denise M. Cage is a charismatic and enthusiastic group exercise instructor who hails from—and is based in—St. Louis, Missouri. She is certified in TurboKick, PiYo, INSANITY, and Level 2 MixxedFit, and she actively teaches all formats except INSANITY. Denise is also an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor.
Denise began teaching group exercise classes in 2019. She was motivated to obtain her TurboKick certification because an instructor was moving away, and she (selfishly!) didn’t want the class removed from the schedule. When she shared her desire to become certified, other instructors encouraged her to pursue it. One certification led to two, then three. She earned her fourth certification in MixxedFit to support another instructor—someone dear to her heart—who would be on medical leave. To complement her other certifications, Denise decided to obtain her AFAA Group Fitness Instructor certification in 2025.
Denise truly loves being a group exercise instructor. She enjoys pushing people and watching them reach their potential and meet their goals. Her classes are full of smiles and laughs, as well as groans, mumbles, and sweat! If you walk past the room, you’ll hear a round of “BOWs, WOWs, and OWs”! She values her fitness community and is surrounded by people who inspire, motivate, support, and push her as well.
Denise has spent nearly two decades working in the nonprofit sector to advance the education of youth and young adults. She currently serves as President of the Board for the Good Journey Development Foundation, helping to drive its mission forward. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and finding ways to make a positive impact in her local community.