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CO-OWNER
Dr. Kaaren Vargas
Co-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.
CO-OWNER
Kayley Taylor
Co-Owner/General Manager/Personal Trainer
I have been involved in fitness for as long as I can remember. I was a multi-sport athlete who competed in both cross country and track. I grew up in an extremely athletic family, which has influenced who I am today. I relocated here from a very small town called Spillville, Iowa a littlemore than two years ago to complete my degree in Business Management.
Kathryn Kahn
General Manager
My passion for fitness began at a young age, through youth sport, and carried me into a collegiate career at The University of Iowa with Women’s Gymnastics.
General Manager
Kayley Taylor
Co-Owner/General Manager/Personal Trainer
I have been involved in fitness for as long as I can remember. I was a multi-sport athlete who competed in both cross country and track. I grew up in an extremely athletic family, which has influenced who I am today. I relocated here from a very small town called Spillville, Iowa a littlemore than two years ago to complete my degree in Business Management.
MANAGER
Kathryn Kahn
General Manager
My passion for fitness began at a young age, through youth sport, and carried me into a collegiate career at The University of Iowa with Women’s Gymnastics.
PERSONAL TRAINERS
Florencio Campos
I have been lifting for nearly thirty years, and have utilized that experience in the last twelve years for personal training.
Kayley Taylor
Co-Owner/General Manager/Personal Trainer
I have been involved in fitness for as long as I can remember. I was a multi-sport athlete who competed in both cross country and track. I grew up in an extremely athletic family, which has influenced who I am today. I relocated here from a very small town called Spillville, Iowa a littlemore than two years ago to complete my degree in Business Management.
Stan Szeto
Personal Trainer
I have always been active throughout my years, participating in sports like basketball. tennis and swimming, but never really excelled because of my size. (Barely graduating high school weighing 100Ibs.)
GROUP EXERCISE CLASS INSTRUCTORS
Kathryn Kahn
HIIT | TRX HIIT | Spin | Strength & Spin
My passion for fitness began at a young age, through youth sport, and carried me into a collegiate career at The University of Iowa with Women’s Gymnastics.
FRONT DESK STAFF
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.
Zachary Nielson
My name is Zach Nielson and I’m a senior at Liberty High School. I’ve lived in North Liberty for almost all of my life. Some things that I enjoy are soccer, lifting, going downtown and movies.
Blake Brenczewski
Hi! My name is Blake Brenczewski. I am 19 years old and from Joliet, IL. I am a sophomore at the University of Iowa.
Maddie McBride
Hi, I’m Maddie! I currently attend Clear Creek Amana Highschool, I’m involved in soccer along with being a wrestling manager.
Kelsi Baker
Hey everyone! I am a senior at Liberty High School and I love spending time with friends and family.
Itali Ramirez
Hi! My name is Itali Ramirez, I’m 17 years old and I’m a senior at Clear Creek Amana. Staying active has always played a huge role in my life.
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