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 Kara at kara.colon@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 - Healthy Living Director
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 & 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 & 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 & Powerlifting
Training Philosophy: Training is a lifestyle choice & should be about balance. Find some sort of exercise that you can connect with & make it an enjoyable experience, not a chore. I believe in integrated training, evidence based teaching & a holistic training approach.
Hobbies and Interests: Musician, Fisherman & Gamer
Favorite Motivational Quote or Mantra: Discipline over motivation leads to results
Allie Elliot-NASM Certified Personal Trainer
allie.elliot@bismarckymca.org

Hometown: Minot, ND
Area of Specialization: General Health & Fitness
Training Philosophy: Exercise should be something you look forward to doing, not something you feel like you have to do. Finding a form of exercise that you enjoy & look forward to is a great way to stay encouraged & motivated.
Hobbies & Interests: Swimming, sports & reading
Quote: Carpe Diem -- seize the day
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 & make a positive, healthy change. I will provide you with, encouragement, support, guidance & a positive environment to help you become the best version of yourself.
Hobbies and Interests: Reading, spending time with family & friends, playing card/board games, playing volleyball, & 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 & self-esteem is equally important.
Hobbies and Interests: Lifting, playing volleyball & 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
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