terry SHORTER Co-Creator of R.I.P.P.E.D.; Fitness Expert/Instructor

Before entering the fitness world, Terry Shorter took center stage in the entertainment industry. Shorter was a successful singer-songwriter/music producer and dancer, which is why it came as no surprise when this endless list of talents translated into an even more inspiring and influential master fitness instructor.

Terry's story began in the sleepy little LA suburb of Claremont where he grew up. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Ethnomusicology. Terry has shared recording studios and concert stages with the likes of Natalie Cole, Ben Harper, R. Kelly, and the great Quincy Jones (just to name a few). You might have recognized Terry from before as he appeared as a cast member and on-screen talent to nationally televised programs and commercials on major networks, such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and UPN. Even with his name in lights, Terry wanted to sing to a different tune.

His passion to be a fitness instructor happened 10 years ago, when his beautiful wife, Tina, encouraged him to take some group exercise classes with her. Soon after that, he was hooked, quickly got certified, and became a master presenter for Turbo Kick. Terry and Tina, both became cast members for Turbo Jam in 2005.

In July of 2008, Terry desired something new; he knew with his talents in music and a drive for fitness, he had a good formula, "I'm a singer, songwriter, and I wanted to find something where I could integrate my passions," said Shorter. Together with business partner Alex Isaly, they founded the fitness partnership B3 FIT, Inc. and created what the pair was looking for, "We basically took the best of our interests, blended them, stirred it up, and out popped R.I.P.P.E.D.- The One Stop Body Shock."

Since his entertainment career, Terry has now developed a long list of success and credentials in Health and Fitness. He has instructed at many 24 Hour Fitness clubs, Bodies In Motion, Sports Club Irvine, Linda Evan's, Equinox, and Renaissance Club Sport. He has presented at the IDEA conference, master taught up-and-coming instructors, has been photographed for proper form and technique in various instructional manuals, has written featured fitness articles for the OC Register, and was recently selected as one of lululemon athletica's Fitness Ambassadors. He has been featured in instructional cardio kickboxing videos, including "Turbo Jam" the No. 1 fitness infomercial in history. Terry is AFAA group exercise certified and Red Cross CPR/AED certified.

Terry enjoys serving others and doing anything that allows him to move. Which to name a few, range anything from playing soccer or volleyball to snowboarding, snorkeling, and mountain biking to the tamer activities of playing Barbie with his 5-year old daughter, to cooking, eating, FaceBooking, Twittering, and anything he can do to spend time with his family.

Shorter is a constant pursuer of personal development and believes that if you help enough people first, you can achieve everything you desire. His passion to help others accomplish their goals is evident; he consistently invests time in his students and commits to getting to know them on an individual basis.

When not keeping in perpetual motion, Terry relaxes at home with his beautiful wife, Tina, and their 5 year old princess, Tawnie; or better known as the 3T's!

Oh and by the way, Terry didn't leave his music talents completely behind… R.I.P.P.E.D. is one of few classes you'll find that integrates original tracks. The class features music written, produced and sung by Terry himself, accompanied by Tina, his youngest brother Timmy, and Tawnie too.