Alyssa Reichelt MA CPT GEI STOTT

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1 Alyssa Reichelt Home Town: Iowa City, IA Education/Certification: MA CPT GEI STOTT Bachelor s Degree: Gerontology and Health Promotion Master s Degree: Health Promotion, Community Health Education American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer American College of Sports Medicine Certified Group Exercise Instructor STOTT Mat Pilates Trained STOTT Barre Availability: Monday-Thursday evenings after 5:00 pm How did you get started with Health and Fitness? I participated in track, volleyball, and dance team in high school. I completed a 60 hour training course at UNI to become a group exercise instructor, 9 years ago. Favorite exercise and/or workout style? I enjoy outdoor activities and anything dance related. I love running and biking. I love Zumba, Body Jam, Barre and Pilates. Favorite quote: You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have -Bob Marley My promise to you: Your workouts will always have variety. Your workouts will be specifically designed with your goals in mind. You will have a personal cheerleader who provides positivity.

2 Bill Roach Home Town: Grew up in West Union, Iowa. Home in Des Moines/West Des Moines since Employment /Education /Certification. Retired from 35 years in the Iowa Attorney General's office / communications and policy. BA, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), National Academy of Sports Medicine. Certified Correctional Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES). Certified Senior Fitness Specialist (NASM-SFS). Certified Functional Movement Systems (FMSC) Professional. Certified Spinning and Keiser Indoor Cycle Instructor. Certified Instructor, Delay the Disease Parkinson s Fitness Program. Availability: Tuesday's and Thursday's. How did you get started with physical fitness? I started recreational bike riding as stress relief. Finding that I loved it, I progressed into long distance bike racing (300 mile events in about 18 hours). That developed into a passion for exercise science and helping people with personal training. Favorite exercise and/or workout style. Most of my clients are adults who are working to maintain their good health, or regain it after neglect or a medical condition. Often the focus of that work is correcting muscle imbalances, improving core strength and developing functional balance. Statement. I believe that life should be balanced between mind, body and spirit. All three must be nurtured for success and happiness. It's all about the whole person. My promise to you. I promise you that your experience in training will be personally tailored to your unique health needs.

3 Brenda Peshel Home Town: Adel, Iowa Education/Certification: NETA Personal Trainer, Associates Degree at DMACC, CIZE Certified, and Group Exercise Instructor Availability: Monday - Friday (Flexible Schedule) 7am - 2pm How did you get started with Health and Fitness? I am in the Navy and I need to maintain physical fitness standards. I have always been interested in myself, my family and others make healthy lifestyle choices. Favorite exercise and/or workout style? I really enjoy weight/strength training and interval training exercises. I think it is important to switch up exercise routines to keep it fresh and new. Favorite quote: Suck it up now and you won't have to suck it in later! My promise to you: I will do my best to work with you to help you accomplish your fitness goals.

4 Carin McManus Home Town: Mitchell South Dakota Education/Certification: B.S. Double major in exercise science. NSCA- CPT, ACE-GF & Sports Conditioning, TRX, RYT, PiYo, Barre, Schwinn Cycling Availability: late mornings through early afternoon How did you get started with Health and Fitness? I started my fitness career 17 years ago while in college. I was an exercise science major and I started personal training and teaching group fitness classes at the local YMCA! Favorite exercise and/or workout style? I love and strength training, TRX, and all mind body fitness modalities (yoga, barre, Piyo, Pilates)! Favorite quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Training Philosophy: Fitness is about taking care of you (the beautiful creation you are) and balancing it all together: exercise, nutrition, and mind to be the best you, so you can do life and shine to others! I am blessed to help others achieve their goals!

5 Erin Olson Home Town: Williamsburg, IA Education/Certification: BA in Health Promotion from Grand View, Masters in Public Health from Des Moines University, NETA Certified Personal Trainer Availability: Evenings and weekends How did you get started with Health and Fitness? Being an athlete and overall fitness enthusiast, health and fitness have been a part of my life and routine since I can remember (Though I am a sucker for a big plate of chips and dip!). I enjoy outdoor runs on the Greenbelt, CrossFit, the occasional yoga class, buying new workout clothes and headbands, attempting new healthy recipes, but most of all watching my children discover healthy activities they love. Favorite exercise and/or workout style? H.I.I.T, strength training, distance running Favorite quote: Fitness isn t about being better than someone else; it s about being better than you used to be My promise to you: My goal is to motivate and educate you so you will enjoy exercising and make it a permanent part of your life, because your health is the most valuable thing you possess.

6 Jen Boess Home Town: Janesville Iowa Education/Certification: Bachelor s Degree- UNI, Certified Personal Trainer, FMS (Functional Movement Screening), and several other specialties Availability: Early mornings & Evenings How did you get started with Health and Fitness? I have worked for the YMCA for 10+ years in many capacities. Fitness and healthy living have always interested me, so several years ago I settled into the wellness/fitness department of the Y and have love it ever since! Favorite exercise and/or workout style? Planks- All Variations! Interval training. Favorite quote: Whether you think you can or whether you think you can t, you re right -Unknown My promise to you: It might not be easy, but it will be worth it!

7 Justean Allen Home Town: State Center, Iowa Education/Certification: AFAA Personal Trainer Availability: Early mornings, evenings, and some weekends How did you get started with Health and Fitness? I have been a fitness nut my entire life! My background is in athletics, coaching, and plyometric training. I played college basketball, and have coached volleyball and basketball at the high school level. Favorite exercise and/or workout style? My favorite exercise is really anything that will get the heart racing. My favorite workout style is plyometric and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). I also love weight training. Favorite quote: "The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get less than you settled for." My promise to you: I promise to work together WITH you to come up with a plan that best suits you and the goals you want to achieve. Justin Riesberg

8 Home Town: Arcadia, Iowa Education/Certifications: Iowa State University - B.S. Community Health Education and Health Promotion NETA- Certified Personal Trainer USAW- Sports Performance Coach (L1) TRX- Group Suspension Training Certified TRX- Sports Medicine Training Certified Availability- Varies. Early mornings, afternoons and/or while the learn and play center is staffed. Weekends are available as well How did you get started with Health and Fitness? What drew you in? - Growing up I was always active in sports and loved to compete, so going into college I knew I wanted to pursue something in the field of health education and/or fitness. Working in many aspects of health ranging from physical therapy clinics, to training the senior population and the joy that comes, to what some may consider small achievements, but can be lifechanging for another, is what keeps me going and continues my passion in health and fitness. Favorite Exercise and/or workout style: My favorite exercise is the squat. I prefer to workout in Olympic Weightlifting with the Snatch and Clean and Jerk. Your Promise/Mentality: My promise is simple. If you give 100% effort and I will give you 100% commitment. I will commit to you if you are willing stay committed to yourself and the process of changing your life. Favorite Quote: If you don t like how things are, change it. You re not a tree. Excuses are useless. Take care of your body. It is the only place you have to live.

9 Kary Austin Home Town: Thompson, Iowa, but have lived in Grimes for 22 years Education/Certification: Bachelor of Arts from Morningside College/ ACE certified for Personal Training Availability: Evenings after 5:15 (flexible with my daughter s schedule) How did you get started with Health and Fitness? Personally involvement in group exercise classes got me interested in getting certified. Like exercise variety and like lifting weights myself. Favorite exercise and/or workout style? HIIT protocols are my favorite, but also enjoy just about every style available! Favorite quote: I d rather try and fail, than fail to try. OR Even the biggest failure beats the heck out of never trying. My promise to you: I will help you identify and make progress towards your goals, and keep you smiling!

10 Sara Walsh Hometown: Grimes, Iowa Education/Certification: NASM Certified Personal Trainer NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist NASM Youth Fitness Specialist TRX Certified Trainer BSN in Nursing, work as Perinatal Nurse Availability: Monday-Friday 8am-2pm, limited evenings and weekends How did you get started with Health and Fitness? I feel like I ve been struggling with my weight my whole life! I ve always liked a fit look and been inspired by magazines like Oxygen. I became a Certified Personal Trainer as a way to share my love for fitness and also to continue to motivate me. It s a lifelong process! When I came to the YMCA and trained for my first triathlon, it totally transformed by body and I realized the importance of cross-training and keeping your body guessing. I ve trained through injuries and learned to listen to my body and use corrective exercise to bring me back to my best. Favorite exercise and/or workout style? I like mixing things up. I love TRX, tabata training, boot camp style training and regular weight room training. I also love working with kids and keeping them moving and strong! Favorite quote: Pain is weakness leaving the body. My promise to you: I will help you reach your goals! I ll help you in the gym and we ll figure out what you need to be doing outside of the gym to stay on track. I will make you work harder than you think you can and you will accomplish great things!

11 Tanya Riewer Home Town: Van Meter IA Education/Certification: Aerobics and Fitness Association of America - Personal Trainer Certification, Zumba Basic 1, Basic 2 & Toning Instructor, TRX Suspension Training Certification, Hip Hop Hustle Instructor Training Other Educational Courses: Indoor Rowing, Treadmill Intervals, Resistance Training Blocks, Heart Rate Training, Foam Rollers, HIIT, Functional Training for Aging Adults, DumbBell Tabata, World Grooves, Upgrade your ABs, Flexibility Training, Small Group Personal Training, Wellness Coaching. Availability: Mon - Fri (flexible schedule) 7am-2pm How did you get started with Health and Fitness? I ran Track & Hurdles in high school but it wasn t until after my own struggle with weight gain, and then success when I lost 45lbs, that I felt motivated to help others on their fitness journey! Favorite exercise and/or workout style? I personally like fun out of the box workouts with lots of variety. HIIT, Tabata, Dance aerobics, TRX Favorite quote: Have fun when you work out and it won t feel like work. - Everything happens for a reason. My promise to you: To deliver a fun & encouraging workout that keeps you motivated at your own level, while keeping you challenged at the same time.