Personal/strength training

Personal training What are your fitness goals? Whether you’re interested in losing weight, increasing stamina or simply looking for new motivation, consider personal training. Our certified personal training staff will work with you to create an efficient, personalized plan to help you achieve your fitness goals. A certified fitness trainer can provide structure, direction and accountability for your training. What’s more, because a trainer’s job is to keep you focused on results, the time you spend working out will become more productive. Your trainer will create a plan to help you get maximum results in minimum time. Whether you need regular guidance with your workouts or just a refresher every now and then, our personal trainers are here to help. Training services are offered on an individual or a group basis if you’d like to partner with a friend to team up for success. Schedule a free consultation at the front desk or call (701) 323-6376.

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Personal training fees:

• One hour—$30/members
• One hour—$40/non-members

Personal trainers

Kim Landeis

Kim Landeis has been with the Women's Health Center since 1997. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and fitness levels and especially enjoys helping clients try new activities like mountain biking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Education and certification: Kim Landeis is a certified personal trainer through American Fitness Professional and Associates as well as being a certified Power instructor and spinning instructor.

Tana Trotter

Tana Trotter was born and raised in Killdeer, ND. She is very excited to use her education and love for a healthy lifestyle to help women reach their goals. Education and certification: Tana Trotter is currently a student at the University of Mary majoring in Exercise Science and Physical Therapy. She is certified as a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Trotter is also a certified Group Power instructor through Body Training Systems.

Kat VanLishout

After being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and asthma, Kat VanLishout learned firsthand the importance of exercise for those with chronic health conditions. As a result she has developed a special interest in working with others who have health challenges. VanLishout works with a variety of ages and fitness levels. Whether you are at a beginning or advanced level, she will guide you in the right direction, because her philosophy is that it's not only about becoming physically fit and strong; it's about becoming healthy and living your life to the fullest. VanLishout is also an exercise instructor for the Women's Health Center. Education and certification: Kat VanLishout became a certified personal trainer in 2009 through American Fitness Professional and Associates and also has her Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

Emily Vasey

Emily Vasey joined Sanford Health Women's Health Center in April of 2002. Vasey has eight years of personal training experience. She loves working with all fitness levels. From the athlete trying to improve her game to the woman who wants to lose weight and change her lifestyle, Vasey develops a custom program for each of her clients. Vasey is also the Program Development Coordinator at the WHC. Education and certification: Emily Vasey is a certified personal trainer and licensed massage therapist. She graduated from University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with a Minor in Nutrition. She graduated from Myotherapeutic School of Massage in 1999. She completed her Personal Trainer certification and Lifestyle and Weight Management certification through American Council on Exercise.

Strength training

Level 1

New members beginning a strength training program receive four training sessions on our Cybex equipment and are encouraged to seek trainer assistance to review and add options as needed.

Training in the use of a free weight strengthening program is available also.

Level 2

Fitness consults can help motivate you to exercise on a consistent basis by helping you develop realistic short-term and long-term goals.

Our trainers can also take your measurements, body fat composition and weight to help you track your progress.

Level 3

Personal training on a one-to-one basis is available for those who wish to have a trainer personally guide and encourage them through a one hour program tailored to meet their specific needs and goals.

An additional fee is charged for this service.

Fibromyalgia and personal training

When people experience pain, they often reduce physical activity. This decline in physical activity may cause you to become out of shape and easily fatigued or deconditioned. This cycle can be reversed by beginning regular exercise.

Kat VanLishout is a personal trainer at the Women's Health Center and has fibromyalgia herself so she understands your pain and knows how to help. Call (701) 323-6376 for a free consultation to see how she can help you find the right exercises to decrease your fibromyalgia pain.

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