The Instructors
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Jen Fischer Owner / Instructor / Trainer
I have a degree in Exercise Science with minors in Nutrition, Athletic Training, Health Promotion, and Business. My passion is teaching Group Fitness!
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Andre Allen Instructor / Trainer
I have grown up in the fitness and sporting community – I have spent the last 36 years as a participant of the DMPS system as an athlete and graduate, University of Northern Iowa football start and 4-year graduate to fitness, Football Professional ranks in every league: NFL, WFL, CFL, and AFL.
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Aaron Bickel Instructor
I have been in the Navy for the past 17.5 years and I am currently still serving. I took on the role of Certified Command Fitness Leader in 2015 and I still lead today.
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Muriel Hyndman Instructor
I have a degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Health Promotion. I began teaching group fitness classes in 2017 and have been hooked ever since!
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Amber Lesnick Instructor / Trainer
I have my Group Fitness Instructor certification with AFAA and have a background in sports as well as martial arts.
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Natasha Mack Instructor / Trainer
I have a degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Specialist in Nutrition and Behavior Change and have been personal and group training clients for over 10 years!
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Lori Schwendinger Instructor
I started teaching group fitness classes in college. I was in multiple sports growing up and I wanted to find something that would keep me in shape and challenge me as well.
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Heather Cornwell Instructor / Trainer
I started my fitness journey as a cheerleader at Iowa State University. I have an extensive background in teaching dance, cheerleading and tumbling to all ages.