Functional Fitness

FF Coaches

Meet Trevor

Hometown:

Redwood Falls, MN

Education & Certifications:

BA in Health Fitness (pre-chiropractic)
Minor in Coaching

Coaching & Fitness Background:

I got into training in part because of life-long enjoyment of being an athlete. I strive to bring the inner-athlete out in everyone. I wanted to help the community become healthy and active. This whole “Functional Fitness” thing was my grand plan.

Why I Love Coaching:

I love my job because of the “ah-ha” moments and client breakthroughs. It’s a great feeling knowing that I am helping this world become a healthier place.

Favorite Workout Style:

Heavy Strength with Primal Warm-up Movements complimented by Heart Rate Training with the Morpheus belt

Go-To Workout Playlist:

Scrillex, Country

Meet Erin

Hometown:

Rochester, MN

Education & Certifications:

BA in Health & PE Education
Certification in Graphic Design

Coaching & Fitness Background:

I was a PE Teacher for 2 years in Nicollet, MN - it was K-12 but I mostly enjoyed the younger elementary.

I learned a lot about fitness, training & adjusting programming through hands on as we were building the gym, prior to hiring other coaches. While I’ve attended a number of conferences with our team, I hold no coaching certifications.

Why I Love Coaching:

I love helping people accomplish the things they never thought possible.

Favorite Workout Style:

I’m a former cardio (running) nut turned strength converted to BOTH strength & cardio. There is benefit to both & the completion of each gives a different sense of accomplishment.

Go-To Workout Playlist:

Whatever is on at FF - BUT if it’s an empty gym, I go to Eminem/50 Cent/Ludacris radio to bring me back to High School 🙂

Meet Holden

Hometown:

Redwood Falls, MN

Education & Certifications:

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Prosper Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach

Coaching & Fitness Background:

I’ve been self-taught and researching fitness for the past five years, constantly learning and improving my knowledge. In July 2023, I joined Functional Fitness as a coach and have been helping clients grow stronger ever since!

Why I Love Coaching:

Seeing everyone put in the time and effort to better themselves is truly inspiring. I love being part of that journey!

Favorite Workout Style:

Hypertrophy and strength training are my go-to!

Go-To Workout Playlist:

A wide variety—Rock, EDM, Alternative, and Hardstyle keep me pumped!

Meet Gwen

Hometown:

Walnut Grove, MN

Education & Certifications:

Working toward CFSC Certification
Certified Bungee Fitness Coach
Leif Coaching Habit Formation and Obesity Management

Coaching & Fitness Background:

Exercise in my adult life has been a journey. I thoroughly enjoy walking through Ramsey Park, learning more about weightlifting, and my current obsession, Bungee Fitness. When I was in my 40s, I was having serious health issues and was not able to exercise. Regaining my health and getting back into the fitness arena has been the biggest blessing, maybe even a miracle.

Functional Fitness was a big part of that comeback when I joined run club. I started run club as a walker and ended up doing a 5K at the end of the season. I have vowed to myself to never take my health for granted and to never stop moving.

Why I Love Coaching:

I love cheering people on. Whether someone is walking into a fitness facility for the first time, returning after years away, or working toward a new goal, I want them to feel seen, supported, and encouraged.

Favorite Workout Style:

I am completely hooked on Bungee Fitness! I absolutely love walking through Ramsey Park. But I can’t deny how great it feels to lift weights and increase my strength!

Go-To Workout Playlist:

Anything from 80s Rock to Lizzo!

Meet Katie

Hometown:

Franklin, MN

Education & Certifications:

Working toward CFSC Certification

Personal Fitness Experience:

I really enjoyed team training I worked out 5 days a week for many many years. Built great friendships with others in the gym. So when ff stopped doing team. I was sad. But by then I knew this was something I had to do for my self. So I went to semi private training. I thought I was getting a great workout in team but I had no idea what I was missing. Semi private was a complete game changer. I workout 2 days a week now and I am way stronger than I was in my 30s and I love it.

What Katie's looking forward to bringing to FF:

Hopefully some fun! I enjoy listening and talking to people. Now I will get to help people just move and feel better.

Katie has owned a Main Street Hair Concept, a beauty shop in Morgan, for 25yrs. "My full time job is helping people feel good about how they look."

Favorite Workout Style:

Strength Training is my favorite!

Favorite Workout Song:

We're not gonna take it!