TRAIN ALONGSIDE THE BEST
OWNER & FOUNDER
Dr. Kaaren Vargas
Owner
Dr. Kaaren Vargas was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the US at a very young age. Her whole life she has been passionate about fitness.
CLASS INSTRUCTORS
Rachel Cole
The best part of Zumba is every aspect of the class is synced to energizing, motivating music to keep you pumped up and pushing all throughout class.
Maddux Richardson
Bootcamp instructor
I first developed a love for lifting in high school while playing football. However, my love for lifting turned into a passion for powerlifting.
Marsha Heldt
CPT, CDP, PIYO, Turbo Kick & W4BB Instructor
I first developed a love for lifting in high school while playing football. However, my love for lifting turned into a passion for powerlifting.
Cassie McLaughlin
CPT, CDP, Pound Instructor
I am a POUND Pro and wellness enthusiast! I’ve been playing drums since middle school, in various percussion ensembles in school and competitive drumlines in Drum Corps, so this amazing workout struck a very close heart chord.
SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINERS
Brandt Varo
Brandt Varo BA in HHP/ Exercise Science from UI & ACSM Certified Trainer
Amber Stephens
Experience with personal weight loss, life struggles and hardships have given me the grit, grace and experience to truly relate to my clients.
PERSONAL TRAINERS
Amber Stephens
Experience with personal weight loss, life struggles and hardships have given me the grit, grace and experience to truly relate to my clients.
Tina Whitney
I’m always encouraging my clients to go for those few extra repetitions or push harder through the last few seconds of a workout to beat their personal best.
Nikolai Hill, FIFA IAAF
My ambition is to influence others positively. To bring the type of energy that will motivate others to achieve more through health & fitness.
Andrew Prowse
I know that everyone is different, and when it comes to exercise, everyone should be treated as an individual.
Maddux Richardson
I first developed a love for lifting in high school while playing football. However, my love for lifting turned into a passion for powerlifting.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Cole
Massage Therapist
KID’S CLUB
Devon Borokoff
My passions in life are art, children, gardening, and my dog. I love to tell kids I’m a mermaid and see the look of wonder in their eyes!
FRONT DESK & FULL TIME STAFF
Tina Whitney
I’m always encouraging my clients to go for those few extra repetitions or push harder through the last few seconds of a workout to beat their personal best.
Marsha Heldt, CPT, CDP
My passion for health and wellness as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer has been a part of my life since high school.
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