Health & Wellness: Personal Training

Name:  Derik Budig

Education/Certification:
Masters degree in Kinesiology from the University of Texas El Paso. 

Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified.

Director of Area High School Strength & Conditioning Camps

Experience:

Strength & Conditioning Coach

2 years - UTEP

8 1/2 years NSU

1 year Intern - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Training Interests:
All populations

Philosophy:  Timothy 4: 7-8

Name:  Jeannie Nold

Education/Certification: 
B.S. in Accounting, Northern State University
American Council on Exercise – Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Johnny G Spinning Certified Cycling Instructor
Johnny Kest Certified Short Form Ashtanga Yoga Instructor
YMCA Certified Personal Trainer
New Leaf Certified Metabolic Specialist
Certified Hydrorider Instructor
Red Cross Certified Lifeguard

Experience:
20 years teaching group fitness at Aberdeen Family YMCA
6 years as Fitness Director

Training Interests:
Women, Seniors, Small Groups

Philosophy:  “It’s never too late!”

Name:  Brad Wolf

Education / Cerification:

Degree in Justice Administration, from Southwest Minn.

Currently studying for A.C.E.

Experience:

Strength & Conditioning Assistant Coach

1 year at SMSU

Coaching Defensive Line at SMSU - 1 yr.

Sports specific Camp Coordinator and Youth Power Camp Coordinator

Marshall Area YMCA

Training Interest:

Mostly sports specific individuals who are looking for an intense and explosive lifting experience for betterment of a specific sport.

Philosophy: "The more you sacrifice the harder it is to surrender"

Name:  Kaylee Herreid

Education/Certification:
B.S in Exercise Science - University of Sioux Falls
American Council on Exercise – Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Experience:
4 Years Certified Personal Training
Senior Center Coordinator
Mobile Fit Director

Training Interests:
Women and Youth

Philosophy:  "You can do it if you try".

Name:  Terrill Meier

Education/Certification
American Council on Exercise – Certified Group Fitness Instructor 
Aquatics Exercise Association – Certified Aquatics Fitness Instructor
Certified – Spinning Cycling Instructor
Certified – Johnny Kest, Short From Ashtanga Yoga
Certified – YMCA Personal Trainer
Certified Hydrorider Instructor
Red Cross Certified Lifeguard

Experience:
21 years teaching Group Fitness Classes at the Aberdeen Family YMCA
14 years working in the Life Center at the Aberdeen Family YMCA

Training Interests:
Individuals or Groups

Philosophy:  “It is never too late to start and a little bit is better than nothing at all.”

Name:  Jan Locken

Education/Certifications:
B.S. in Computer Sciences, Iowa State University, IA
American Council on Exercise – Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Certified - YMCA Personal Trainer

Experience:
 10 years teaching group fitness

Training Interests:
Women, Seniors, Teens, Small Groups

Philosophy:  “With a little help everyone can achieve a healthy, active, and fun lifestyle!”

Name:  Samantha Oeltjen

Education/Certification:
Certified – Personal Trainer through the National Personal Training Institute

Experience:
I have trained a multitude of different people of all experience levels from a novice to a collegiate athlete.  I have trained people of all different goals from trying to lose weight, gain muscle and strength or help with their overall well being. 

Training Interests:
Men and Women of all ages willing to work hard to achieve their goals. 

Philosophy: "Motivation is the key to your success"

Name:  Austin Schanzenbach

Education/Certification:
B.S in Exercise Science - Dakota State University

Certified Personal Trainer through  

American Council on Exercise

Experience:
1 1/2 years of training and assessing clients. 

160 hour internship training and assesing clients at another facility.

Training Interests:
Fat loss, muscle building, nutrition programs, general health and wellness, sports specific.

Philosophy: "There are those who think they can, and those that think they can't.  They are both right"

Name:  Estelle Meyers

Education/Certification:
B.S in Marketing and Management, Northern State University
Certified – Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
Certified – CPR for the professional Rescuer
Certified – Lifeguard
Certified – YMCA Personal Trainer

Experience:
18 years teaching group aqua fitness
18 years teaching swimming

Training Interests:
Small Groups, Individuals

Philosophy:  "Remember success is just a few simple disciplines practiced every day!"

Name:  Nikki Walter

Education/Certification:
B.S. in Fitness Management, Northern State University
Certified - YMCA Personal Trainer

Experience:
6 years teaching Group Fitness Classes at Aberdeen Family YMCA
Fitness Specialist for Park Nicollet Hospital, Fridley, MN
Fitness Specialist at Medtronic Center, Fridley, MN
Co-Founder/Co-Captain of Northern Highlights Dance Team at NSU 1999-2002

Training Interests:
Women, Small Groups, Pre-natal/Post-natal Fitness

Philosophy:  “Begin with the end in mind.”