Aldrin D'Souza 612-215-4245

Fitness Philosophy
"Working out is as good for the mind as it is for the body. The groundwork of all happiness is health."

Education

• NEIDTA Certified Personal Trainer
• First Aid, AED and CPR-PR Certified
• Certified Indoor Group Cycling Instructor

Areas of Expertise

• Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Specific Training
• Core Body Training
• Flexibility Improvement/Yoga
• Cardiovascular Conditioning
• Stress Management

Kelly Dickey 612-215-4333

Fitness Philosophy
"My philosophy is to train clients with awareness, enthusiasm and make the workouts fun! I enjoy sharing my passion for movement and wellness. I teach body awareness along with the importance of the integration of health & fitness modalities, including the 7 dimensions of wellness. I love seeing hard work and dedication pay off as individuals strive to lead happier and healthier lives. Set realistic, challenging and measurable goals – Stay positive and HAVE FUN!"

Education

• NASM - CPT Certified
• B.S. Health Promotion & Wellness
• University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Experience

• Group Fitness Instructor
• Certified personal trainer – 2+ years
• American Red Cross Instructor-Trainer – CPR/AED/1st Aid
• Marathon/Triathlon Competitor
• Prepared beginning runners to be marathon participants
• Assistant track coach – high school level
• Youth Running Program Leader - Boys & Girls Club
• Smoking Cessation training
• Student Chapter President – National Wellness Institute

Areas of Expertise

• General Fitness
• Functional Strength Conditioning
• Core Stability
• Behavior Change Facilitation
• Stress Management
• Endurance Training

Cassie Dufresne 612-215-4333

Fitness Philosophy
"We all fall victim to bad habits and low motivation, it's time to bring back your focus and motivation! Have fun with exercise and make it a part of your lifestyle. Exercise is not only a way to keep you physically healthy, but mentally too! Exercising can be an enjoyable and rewarding part of your life. Everyone is different and unique, let me help you find what works for you and you can enjoy"

Education

• Pursuing a B.S. in Dietetics, Sports Medicine and French, College of St. Benedict
• NASM Personal Trainer Certified
• Pursuing NSCA's Strength & Conditioning Coach Certification
• Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid Certified

Experience

• Personal Trainer for women at the College of St. Benedict
• Functional Training for women's college sports - Tennis, Volleyball, Swimming
• Nordic (Cross Country Skiing), Half Marathons, Birkebeiner, Triathlons, Cycling
• Two years in the fitness industry
• Cross country running
• Two years Health Advocate at the College of St. Benedict

Areas of Expertise

• Beginners, women and children
• Vegetarianism
• Nutrition
• Stress Management

Ann Haugejorde 612-215-4341

Fitness Philosophy
"Fitness activities can be adventures to enjoy whether you are a beginner or an elite. Join me in discovering what will work for you to work out!"

Education

• ACE and NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• USATF Certified Running Coach
• Physical Education Teacher/Coach, U of MN
• Get Real (weight management) Instructor
• Diabetes and sports nutrition certified

Experience

• YWCA Running Club Coach , Competitive racing
• Healthy Journey Personal Trainer
• Yoga
• Bicycle racer
• Pregnancy (weight gain, loss x 3!)

Areas of Expertise

• Running program development (beg. to marathon; and chi)
• General fitness program development
• Pre-postnatal yoga, Kids yoga, Hatha yoga
• Peri- through post-menopause fitness programs

Cody Howie 612-215-4203

Fitness Philosophy
"Commitment and motivation is what it takes in the gym to succeed but sometimes it’s hard to have that level of commitment on your own. I am here to help motivate you and give you the information you need to get the results that you want while making it fun and enjoyable."

Education

• South High School Diploma
• ISSA (International Sports Science Association) Certified
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid Certified

Experience

• Former U.S. Marine
• Strength Training
• High School Basketball
• Training Youth and Teens

Areas of Expertise

• Progressive Strength Training
• Mass Building
• Body Toning

Jaclyn Imaun 612-215-4184

Fitness Philosophy
"Those who think that they have no time for exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness."

Education

• NETA Certified Personal Trainer
• Cycling Instructor
• BODYPUMP® Instructor
• BODYFLOW® Instructor
• Yoga Instructor
• Boxing Trainer

Areas of Expertise

• Bodybuilder/Fitness competitor
• Strength + conditioning
• Weight management w/ nutritional guidance
• Core body training
• Yoga for flexibility + strength
• Prenatal exercise

Tim Jensen 612-215-4163

Fitness Philosophy
"I believe exercise should be incorporated into everyone's lifestyle - it can and should be fun. Find an activity you enjoy and you'll be motivated to stick with it and stay active."

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Purdue University
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR/AED Certified

Experience

• Personal Trainer since 2006
• Novice Competitive Endurance Athlete
• Martial Arts (4 years TaeKwonDo)
• Cycling

Areas of Expertise

• Beginning to Experienced Exercisers
• Strength and Conditioning
• Weight Loss

Anna Kerr 612-215-4236

Fitness Philosophy
"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” -John F. Kennedy

Education

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Bosu
• Water Safety Instructor
• Lifeguard Instructor
• CPR/AED Instructor
• First Aid Instructor
• Group Fitness Instructor
• N-Stretch

Areas of Expertise

• Aquatic Fitness
• Senior Populations
• Pre/Post Natal
• Functional Fitness Program Design
• Multi Sport Athletic Training and Program Design (Triathlons)
• Pilates Reformer Training

Krisy Larson 612-215-4241

Fitness Philosophy
"To start and continue exercising is a lifestyle change that takes time, motivation and commitment. Start by scheduling workouts into your week. Make sure your workouts have some variety to them, try new things, ask if you don’t know, and most importantly have fun."

Education

• B.A. in Exercise Science, St. Olaf College
• ACSM Certified Personal
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certified

Areas of Expertise

• Strength and Conditioning
• Functional Strength Training
• Sport Specific Training
• Child Health and Fitness
• Core Body Training

Ben Lee 612-215-4356

Fitness Philosophy
"I enjoy working with people who are new or returning to exercise. I design safe, fun and effective programs that will motivate you to meet your individual fitness goals."

Education

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• Studies with nationally recognized Yoga instructors.
• Trained in Active Isolated Stretching

Experience

• Fitness Lecturer
• Yoga Instructor
• Competitive Triathlete

Areas of Expertise

• Strength Training & General Conditioning
• Weight Loss - Weight Management
• Flexibility Improvement /Yoga
• Cardiovascular Conditioning
• Core Stability and Ball Training
• Triathlon Training

Brian Lowell 612-215-4348

Fitness Philosophy
"I believe the health of your spirit is directly tied to the health of your body. I know you can change your life by giving yourself the gift of fitness. I am proof."

Education

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• AIS certified
• CPR/AED certified
• Trained in Active Isolated Stetching

Experience

• Strength Training
• Weight Loss (personal weight loss 40 lbs)
• Endurance Training
• Martial Arts

Areas of Expertise

• Beginners
• Weight Loss
• Lifestyle Change
• Strength Training

Andrew Magill 612-215-4161

Fitness Philosophy
"Physical activity is a basic need. It is one of the most important things we can do to promote health. As your personal trainer, I will help you to develop the strength, endurance and flexibility that you need during exercise, recreational activities and physical labor. This will allow you to perform better, reduce your risk of injury and increase your enjoyment. I would like to empower you to set goals, stay committed and accomplish what you did not think was possible. Plan to have fun along the way!"

Education

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Bachelor of Arts, Macalester College

Experience

• YWCA Personal Trainer since April 2002
• Instructor: BOSU, Cycle, MTC, SilverSneakers®
• Fitness counselor: 3 years+ for adults with disabilities

Areas of Expertise

• New + returning exercisers
• Senior fitness
• Weight loss
• Stretching + relaxation
• Exercisers with disabilities and/or chronic health issues
• Injury prevention + rehabilitation
• Functional strength training + core fitness; free weights, stability balls, BOSU + medicine balls
• Outdoor endurance sports: triathlon, running, swimming, canoeing, cross country skiing

Bonnie Oliver 612-215-4210

Fitness Philosophy
"Your body is more of your home than the house you live in."

Education

• NETA Certified Personal Trainer
• NETA Certified Group Fitness Trainer
• BODYPUMP® Instructor
• SilverSneakers® Instructor
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certified
• Group Cycle Certified
• Minnesota School of Business/Health + Exercise Science

Areas of Expertise

• First time exercisers
• Senior fitness
• Women's Wellness Program Trainer
• Strength training + Martial Arts
• Improving flexibility/Yoga
• Sport specific training
• Fitness instructor

Tim Pearson 612-215-4378

Fitness Philosophy
"I love working with all people whether it’s to get in shape, to become a healthier individual or to compete in athletics. I believe fitness should be an important part of everyone’s life because it has so many benefits. For me, exercise is fun and I enjoy it: that’s what I want people to experience."

Education

• B.A. Sports Management U of MN
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Coaching Certificate: U of MN
• Trained in Active Isolated Stetching

Experience

• YWCA Youth Running Coach
• Competitive Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball
• College level Football (4 years)
• Coaching: College, High School
• Strength and Conditioning Trainer

Areas of Expertise

• Beginners to competitive program development
• Strength and conditioning
• Power Lifting
• Weight management
• Agility drills

Marianna Padilla 612-215-4226

Fitness Philosophy
"Our bodies are designed to do work; they thrive when we use them. The quality of our lives depends on how well we can inhabit our bodies. Whether well or recovering, I encourage people to trust their bodies and to enjoy the sense of effort that it takes both to exercise and to live fully."

Education

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Minnesota
• Massage Therapist
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certified

Areas of Expertise

• Rehabilitation Services
• Progressive Strength Training
• First Time Exercisers
• Senior Fitness
• Women’s Special Needs
• Deep Muscle Work
• Nutritional Guidance
• Press Point Therapy
• Vegetarian Cooking
• Fitness Instruction
• Women and Body Image

Dawn Wittenberg 612-215-4333

Fitness Philosophy
"Being healthy and fit translates into every aspect of your life. Exercise should be both fun and challenging. Realistic goals are a must as is honesty about doing the work. Together we can develop a program designed specifically to help meet your goals."

Education

• Currently pursuing an associates degree with and emphasis in Exercise Sciences at Normandale Community College.

Seminars and Certifications

• Postural Assessment and exercise implementation "The fitness training puzzle"
• NSCA Personal Trainers Conference 2007
• NSCA-CPT
• CPR/AED
• First Aid
• First responder
• Trainer in Active Isolated Stretching

Areas of Expertise

• Beginning and Intermediate exercisers
• Women on weights
• "Get in, get out, get on with your life" workouts
• Strength training

Yolanda Womack 612-215-4346

Fitness Philosophy
"I believe exercise should make the activities of daily living easier and safer, improve overall health, maximize efficiency of the body’s physiological and spiritual systems, and most importantly, exercise should be fun. Focus more on being infinitely fit rather than short term weight loss."

Education

• B.S. Kinesiology U of MN
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Current student Masters in Applied Exercise Science

Experience:

• YWCA Youth Running Coach
• Fitness Specialist
• Rugby
• Basketball

Areas of Expertise

• Beginners/inexperienced
• Strength and conditioning
• Weight management
• Rugby and basketball