Rachel Vaziralli

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT RACHEL VAZIRALLI

My professional expertise has grown through a variety of high value roles within the fitness industry ranging from supervising various fitness departments at New York University\'s athletic facilities, conducting teacher trainings for Schwinn and Stages Cycling Education, presenting at a variety of fitness conferences (IDEA, SCW, DCAC), and creating and crafting award winning programs for Equinox. Currently I lead the Workout Design & Experience team at Orangetheory headquarters, responsible for the creation & delivery of daily workouts to their over 1500+ studios across the globe. Additionally I lead the Coach Development & Experience team, responsible for creation of the group fitness curriculum for Orangetheory’s vast network of over 7K coaches globally. My in depth understanding of the industry and ability to conduct detailed strategic analysis has proven invaluable in leading high achieving teams and driving continuous organizational success. BIORachel Vaziralli holds a Masters in Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation and is currently the Director of Fitness at Orangetheory Fitness, responsible for managing the creation of the in-studio Orangetheory workout products to the brand’s 1500+ studios across the globe, the Workout Design and Experience Team, and the Coach Department & Education team. She’s the former Senior Manager of Cycling and Creative Manager of Group Fitness for Equinox where she co-created award-winning group fitness programs and managed Equinox’s 11 group fitness categories. She previously worked as a technician at Brooklyn College Exercise Physiology lab, an international presenter for Schwinn Cycling, a Stages Cycling Master Educator, and a coach on the digital platform, CardioCast. She’s received 3 recognitions from Equinox Fitness: Program creator of the year, Group Fitness Instructor of the year, and Fitness Educator of the year. She is an ACE certified Personal Trainer, Blood Flow Restriction Training Certified Coach, and ACSM Autism Exercise Specialist and was selected to present and speak on an expert panel at the 2024 IDEA World Fitness Conference. She was a featured athlete in Beachbody’s Insanity & Asylum digital series, winner of the 2009 NYC Biathlon, and holds a BFA in dance & choreography from NYU. When she’s not working or working out, she’s spending time with her husband, 2 kids, 2 dogs, and cat.@rachelvfitness