Personal Training

Motivation, accountability, inspiration & success! A Certified Personal Trainer can give you the support you need to see the results you want. Our trainers can get you going on a workout plan, add variety to your exercise program or challenge the athlete inside. Train by yourself for one-on-one attention, or train with a friend to challenge & encourage each other. Contact Kenton at kenton.manhart@bismarckymca.org for more information.

How to register for personal training:

1. Click the link and complete the Personal Trainer Request Form

2. A Certified Personal Trainer will follow up with you within 24 hours to schedule your first appointment

*Personal trainer requests submitted Friday afternoon-Sunday will be followed up with the following week*

Meet Our Trainers

Kara Colon- Wellness Specialist

kara.colon@bismarckymca.org

Hometown: Woodland Park, CO

Degrees & Certifications:

M.A. Coaching & Athletic Administration

B.S. Fitness & Wellness

NETA Certified Personal Trainer

NETA Certified Older Adult Fitness

Delay the Disease Exercise & Parkinson’s, Ohio Health

Healthy Weight & Your Child, YUSA

Area of Specialization: Older adults, Specialty populations, General health & fitness, Sports Specialization Training

Training Philosophy: Work hard & have fun while you’re training. If you simply go through the motions you’ll never reach your goals or be successful.

Hobbies & Interests: Softball! Coaching youth fastpitch &playing adult slowpitch. Spending time with my husband, family & friends.

Favorite Motivational Quote or Mantra: Positive thoughts create positive outcomes.

Alli McCoy- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

alli.mccoy@bismarckymca.org

Hometown: Minot, ND

Degrees & Certifications:

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

Area of Specialization: Older adult population & general fitness but would love to work with all kinds of clientele.

Training Philosophy: It’s not always about lifting the heaviest weights, strength comes when you are consistent in the simple yet effective tasks to build your foundation!

Hobbies & Interests: I love hiking, being outdoors (especially lakes/rivers) & any sort of card/board game.

Favorite Motivational Quote or Mantra: “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” - Neal Donald Walsch

Christian Hanson- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

christian.hanson@bismarckymca.org

Hometown: Bismarck, ND

Degrees and Certifications:

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

Area of specialization: Correctional Exercise and Resistance Training

Training Philosophy: Exercise is the best preventative medicine for the body, so being active is one of the best ways we can invest in our health

Hobbies and Interests: Sports, Fishing, Superhero movies

Favorite Motivational Quote or Mantra: Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. -Arnold Schwarzenegger

Diana Nathe- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

diana.nathe@bismarckymca.org

Hometown: Melrose, MN

Degrees & Certifications:

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

NETA Certified Group Exercise

Area of Specialization: Mostly older adults & women’s fitness but open to all!

Training Philosophy: Passionate about corrective exercise & using exercise as medicine.

Hobbies & Interests: Hiking & Camping & enjoying time on the lake.

Favorite Motivational Quote or Mantra: Every day is the perfect day to start something new.

Kaden Burgard-NASM Certified Personal Trainer

kaden.burgard@bismarckymca.org

Hometown: Sawyer, ND

Degrees and Certifications:

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Area of specialization: Resistance Training and Powerlifting

Training Philosophy: Training is a lifestyle choice and should be about balance. Find some sort of exercise that you can connect with and make it an enjoyable experience, not a chore. I believe in integrated training, evidence based teaching and a holistic training approach.

Hobbies and Interests: Musician, Fisherman and Gamer

Favorite Motivational Quote or Mantra: Discipline over motivation leads to results

Kristian Algarin-NASM Certified Personal Trainer

kristian.algarin@bismarckymca.org

Hometown: Bayamon, PR

Degrees and Certifications:

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Area of specialization: Young adults, however willing and eager to work with all groups and ages

Training Philosophy: Everyone deserves a healthy lifestyle and if you are willing to put in the work I am willing to do my best for you

Hobbies and Interests: Video games and learning to cook

Favorite Motivational Quote or Mantra: “You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” —Stephen King

Megan Palmer- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

megan.palmer@bismarckymca.org

Hometown: Fairfax, Minnesota

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors of Exercise Science

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

Area of Specialization: General Population, Athletes

Training Philosophy: You won’t feel 100% every single day, but if you give me 100% of what you have for the day, together we can change the mindset and make a positive, healthy change. I will provide you with, encouragement, support, guidance, and a positive environment to help you become the best version of yourself.

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, spending time with family and friends, playing card/board games, playing volleyball, and taking naps!

Favorite Motivational Quote or Mantra: “Being wrong opens up the possibility for change. Being wrong brings the opportunity for growth. -Mark Manson

Shayla Novak- NASM Certified Personal Trainer

shayla.novak@bismarckymca.org

Hometown: Oakes, ND

Degrees and Certifications:

NASM-Certified Personal Trainer

Area of specialization: General Population & Athletes. Would love to work with all individuals!

Training Philosophy: While training your physical body is necessary, improving your confidence and self-esteem is equally important.

Hobbies and Interests: Lifting, playing volleyball, and reading Favorite Motivational Quote or Mantra: “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”

Tara Hill- NETA Certified Personal Trainer

Hometown: Watford City, ND

Degrees & Certifications:

Registered Nurse, BSN.

CrossFit level 1

NETA Certified Personal Trainer

Area of specialization: Olympic Lifts, Strength Training, Sports Specialization Training

Training Philosophy: Consistency is greater than Perfection! Connecting your mind to the muscle you’re lifting is vital to greater muscle contraction & growth.

Hobbies & Interests: Spending time with Daughter, lifting, biking, anything outdoors.

Favorite Motivational Quote or Mantra: You don’t have to be great to start, need to start to be great!

Personal Training Packages and Options

Intro to Personal Training Package

3 Sessions only $70 (30 minute Individual Sessions)
- 1 time deal for clients new to Personal Training

EFT PACKAGE OPTIONS

-Add your training packages to your membership for hassle free training

-Schedule your sessions with your trainer to use them all within the month

-Helps to keep you accountable with consistent training

-Helps you stick to your goals

-Adjustable package options to fit your schedule

30 Minute Individual Sessions

4 Sessions $120
6 Sessions $170
8 Sessions $225
12 Sessions $300

45 Minute Individual Sessions

4 Sessions $170
6 Sessions $240
8 Sessions $300
12 Sessions $400

45 Minute Dual Sessions- Dual Sessions are Price Per Person

4 Sessions $100
6 Sessions $140
8 Sessions $185
12 Sessions $280

STANDARD PACKAGE OPTIONS

*Standard Package Sessions are valid for 3 months from date of purchase. Sessions that go unused will be lost.*

30 Minute Individual Sessions

4 Sessions $135
6 Sessions $190
8 Sessions $250
12 Sessions $330

45 Minute Individual Sessions

4 Sessions $190
6 Sessions $265
8 Sessions $330
12 Sessions $435

45 Minute Dual Sessions- Dual Sessions are Price Per Person

4 Sessions $110
6 Sessions $155
8 Sessions $205
12 Sessions $310