MEET KIM
Kim graduated from Bethel University in 1994 with a B.A. in Community Health and Athletic Training. She went on to work at the Institute for Athletic Medicine as an assistant physical therapist for 2 years. She later began work at Lifetime Fitness for Women as a certified personal trainer, holding the American College of Sports Medicine's "Gold Standard of Certifications." In 2000 & 2001, Kim led a pre/postnatal exercise class certified through Healthy Expectations at White Bear Racquet and Swim. The class incorporated educational discussions of pregnancy related topics and exercise designed to strengthen the pregnant woman. Kim is also trained in Pilates the STOTT Conditioning Method and is trained to instruct in Mat.
Kim has years of experience working with women both individually and in group settings. She is passionate about helping them attain individual fitness goals, ranging from muscle definition, toning, and weight loss to pre/postnatal health, rehab from injury and post physical therapy care. She is currently the trainer for the Miss Twin Cities, Miss Minnesota, and Miss America contestants.
As a mom of 3, Kim understands how difficult it is to carve out time for regular exercise. She is also convinced of its benefits, which include a decreased stress level, increased energy, and a more positive self-image. Kim enjoys making the health of her clients a priority to her and encourages accountability between clients and herself. She believes that exercise is fun and makes it her goal that her clients would embrace a similar excitement, motivation, and appreciation for exercise. |
