Fitness In Balance offers exercise prescription, nutrition guidance and coaching


Shannon Derby is the fitness director for Mountain’s Edge Fitness Center in the Table Mesa Shopping Center and owner of Fitness In Balance Personal Fitness Training. She has worked full time in the fitness industry since 1991 and teaching fitness classes since 1986.

Shannon currently works individually with people looking to improve muscle tone, lose weight and train for specific athletic events as well as provides secondary rehabilitation after physical therapy. Fitness and health are passions for Shannon: she delights in sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge with everyone she encounters.

The University of Colorado in Boulder provided Shannon with her two degrees, one in psychology and one in kinesiology. Shannon has been a nationally certified instructor and personal trainer since 1986. She also works for the original indoor cycling company Spinning© as a Master Trainer and Instructor.

Shannon enjoys the outdoors here in beautiful Boulder alone, with clients, groups and her son. She’d love to meet you and help you with any fitness or health-related questions you might have. If you don’t run into her on the trails, you can reach Shannon at msderby1@comcast.net or by phone at the Mountain’s Edge, 303-494-5000.