7 years in the Industry
Managed McPhee Strength and Performance Center (‘02-‘03)
Northwest Athletic Club – St. Louis Park MN (‘03-‘05) (now Lifetime Fitness)
In-Home training (’05-present)
Ran speed camps in Brookfied/Hartland WI (’03)
Ran speed development program for Academy of Holy Angels – Varsity Football (Richfield, MN) (’06)
Jim Leonhard Football Skills Camp (’08)

Certifications

NASM-CPT - National Academy of Sports Medicine
New Leaf Metabolic Testing
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Emphasis in Movement Science, minor in Recreation Management and Coaching (2003)

Philosophy

Giving you 100% effort in return for 100% of yours.

Quote

“Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.”
– Jim Valvano – Founder of ‘V Foundation’

Galen Wood – AHS President and CEO

Specialties

Post-rehabilitation
Postural assessment and correction
Fitness seminars / public speaking
Injury prevention
Power Plate

Experience

9 years of experience as a personal trainer
Personal Trainer Regency Athletic Club, 00 – 03
In-Home Personal Training, 03 – 05
President and CEO of Adaptive health Solutions, 05 - present

Education and Certifications

Bachelor Degree, Augsburg College Minneapolis, MN 2003
Certified Personal Trainer through NASM, National Academy of Sports Medicine 2005
Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor through Strong, Stretched, and Centered 1999
Certified Post-Rehab Specialist through Strong, Stretched, and Centered 2001
New Leaf Metabolic Testing
Power Plate Certified, level 2
First AID, CPR, AED

Philosophy

Fitness is not about a workout; it is about a lifestyle. When you incorporate the habits and techniques you learn with your trainer into your everyday routine, you not only look better, you achieve a higher quality of life!

Quote

“If nothing changes, nothing changes.” – anonymous

Jocelyn (Jocey) Mathern, RD – Nutritionist / Personal Trainer

Specialties

Weight loss
Women’s health
Pre- and post-natal and sports nutrition

Experience

Over 10 years' experience as a Personal Trainer and Dietitian

Education and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree, Nutrition and Fitness, North Dakota State University 1999
Master's Degree, Nutrition, University of Minnesota 2008
Personal Trainer through ACE, American Council on Exercise
New Leaf Metabolic Training
First Aid, CPR, AED
Pursuing other certifications

Philosophy

As a dietitian, I help people lose weight and improve their overall health.
As a trainer, I deliver high-energy workouts for people who like to keep things fun and challenging while getting results.

Matt Tennessen – Personal Trainer

Specialties

Body modification
Body building
Weight loss
General fitness
Functional training

Experience

5 years of experience as a personal trainer
15 years of experience in body building

Education and Certifications

Certified Personal Trainer through NASM, National Academy of Sports Medicine
New Leaf Metabolic Training
First Aid, CPR, AED

Philosophy

I want my clients to achieve their goals in a safe way, avoiding injuries. My goal is to help you get the results you want so you feel better about yourself and what you have accomplished. You actually can improve your quality of life!

Quote

“Perfection is our goal, excellence will be tolerated.” – Jay Goltz

Ranier Wood – Personal Trainer

Specialties

Alignment and Corrective Exercise
Core Training
Flexibility
High intensity circuit training

Education and Certifications

6 years as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor
Small-group and individual water-training and Aqua-Fit classes.

Certification

Bachelors Degree, University of Minnesota 2008
Top honors, International Certification through Fitness Professionals Internationals, FPI, Maui, Hawaii 2002
2-1/2 months leadership expedition, National Outdoor Leadership School, unmapped wilderness, Patagonia, Chile 2002
Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist through NASM, National Academy of Sports Medicine
First Aid, CPR, AED

Philosophy

I focus on making training fun and effective. Training should be fun, challenging, and personally tailored to individual’s needs and goals. Train right and it will change your life!

Ryan Walseth – Employee Development/Personal Trainer

Specialties

Lifestyle changing
Body fat loss
Posture correction
Assisted stretching
Nutritional consulting
Sport-specific agility training
Fitness coaching

Experience

7+ years in personal training
4 years full-time personal trainer at Northwest Athletic Club
Shaklee Nutritional Supplement Distributor
Youth hockey coach in Minneapolis

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Applied Science, Exercise Science, University of Minnesota – Duluth, 2001
Certified Health and Fitness Instructor through ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer through ACE, American Council on Exercise
Adult CPR/AED and First Aid

Philosophy

To change lives one hour at a time.

Quote

“Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you will die today.” – James Dean

Stacey Ostendorf – Personal Trainer

Specialties

Cardio-vascular techniques
Behavior modification
Therapeutic Coach specializing in Neuro-linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy
Senior Training and Group Fitness

Education and Certifications

Group Fitness Instructor for 20 years
Personal Trainer at Lifetime Fitness for 3 years
Personal Trainer with Adaptive Health Solutions for 2 years
Therapeutic Coach for 1 year

Education & Certifications

Bachelor Degree, Physical Education and Fitness, University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse, 1991
Personal Training and Senior Training through NASM, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Group Fitness, through ACE, American Council on Exercise
New Leaf Metabolic Testing
Studying for certification as Instructor for Therapeutic Coaching
First Aid, CPR, and AED

Philosophy

I have a passion for helping people get to their goals by empowering them with skills and tools in an efficient and progressive path.

Stephanie Clayton – Personal Trainer

Specialties

Strength training/gain
Weight loss
Nutrition
Running marathons
Kickboxing
Sport specific training
Stretching/flexibility

Experience

6 years of Personal Training
Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor YMCA Omaha, NE
Manager of Personal Trainers, Apex Nutrition Specialist, and Group
Exercise Instructor Powerhouse Gym Omaha, NE
Personal Trainer Lifetime Fitness Bloomington, MN

Education and Certifications

Bachelor Degree, Sports and Exercise Science, Utah Valley State College, 2002
Certified Personal Trainer through ACE, American Council on Exercise
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
Certified Personal Trainer through NASM, National Academy of Sports Medicine
First Aid, CPR, AED
Group Exercise: body pump and kickboxing
Apex Nutrition Specialist

Quote

“Pain is temporary. It may last a minute or an hour or a day or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it will last forever.” – Lance Armstrong

Steve Murray, CSCS – Regional Manager / Personal Trainer

Specialties

Functional training, corrective exercise, and weight management
Pre-natal and post-partum exercise
Speed and endurance training
Athletic development in youth
Elite athletes
Geriatric strength and functional training

Experience

More than 10 years of education and 6 years in athletic development and personal training
1 year, Assistant strength coach, Hamline University
2 years Head strength coach, Marietta College
Head strength coach, Augsburg College, volleyball and football programs
Assisted in athletic development in football programs, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, St. Olaf, College, Macalester College
Assisted with Varsity Lift Program, Holy Angel’s High School

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Science, Sport Management and Business Minor, University of Minnesota, 2001
MBA, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, 2003
CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, National Strength and Conditioning Association
New Leaf Metabolic Testing
First AID, CPR, AED

Philosophy

Each individual has specific needs and different responses to exercise. My job is to find out which exercises and programs will meet your needs and help you achieve your goals.

Quote

“The desire to prepare to win must exceed the desire to win.”
– Joe Paterno