Personal Training
Everyone can use a little help with exercise sometimes —whether you’re just starting out or you’re a honed athlete. Our personal trainers will listen to your unique needs, bring new ideas to challenge your mind and body and help you obtain the results you desire. Your Safari Island Membership comes with a FREE personal training session with one of our certified trainers. Platinum members receive 10% off on all personal training packages!
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Meet Our Personal Trainers
Fitness Director
sweidemann@waconia.org, 952-769-7950
Sara Weidemann
Sara graduated from Minnesota State University – Mankato with a B.S. in Sports Management with minors in Business, Coaching and Corporate & Community Fitness. She holds certifications in Personal Training, Group Fitness, Yoga, Kettlebells, PiYo, Pilates, SilverSneakers and Spinning. Sara strongly believes in the necessity for an active lifestyle, encompassing a balance of all the components of fitness. She tries to help clients achieve a balanced lifestyle that encompasses all dimensions of health & wellness. Before accepting the Fitness Director position, Sara worked for HealthFitness Corporation for six years and was a Health Fitness Professional and Assistant Program Manager at the 3M site in St. Paul and eventually was promoted to Program Manager at Boston Scientific in Maple Grove! She is excited to be back in the community setting!
Personal Trainer
Jen Mielke
Jen is a certified personal training through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She also has been a certified group instructor for 14 years through the National Exercise Trainer’s Association (NETA). Her specialties are Pilates, Silver Sneakers/Active Older Adults, Strength Training, KickBoxing, Cycle, Bootcamp, and Mindful Movements. Jen really enjoys working with people of all ages: young adults up to the young at heart! Her favorite part of working with people is seeing each client’s progression to becoming healthier and reaching their goals so they can live a better life! Jen leads our Iron Fit speciality training as well as the TRX Training and Pilates speciality classes!
Personal Trainer
Shannon Turek
Shannon is certified in Personal Training and a Group Exercise Fitness Instructor through National Exercise Trainer’s Association (NETA). Shannon specializes in Kickboxing, Bootcamp, Strength Training, HIIT, and working with moms! Shannon really enjoys working with all ages and fitness levels, but is especially passionate about helping moms find the time to exercise and prioritize their health. Shannon loves helping people realize their potential and what they are capable of doing!
Personal Trainer
Emily Birdsall
Emily is certified in Personal Training through National Exercise Trainer's Association (NETA) and is also a RRCA Running Coach. Emily's passion is helping others achieve their fitness goals, whether it's competing in a race or feeling fit and confident to tackle any of life's adventures. Emily focuses on mobility and strength for creating a balanced and active lifestyle. In a small group or one-on-one, Emily will help you get to where you want to be.
Personal Trainer
Rex Snyder
Rex is a certified Personal Trainer through American Council on Exercise (ACE). Rex is an avid golfer and played both soccer and tennis in college. He has a passion for anything with a kettlebell. Rex believes in a healthy lifestyle of exercise and clean eating. He loves encouraging people in achieving their fitness goals and is a stickler for good form.
Personal Trainer
Kristi Tollefsrud
Kristi is certified in Personal Training through National Exercise Trainer's Association (NETA). Kristi's goal as a personal trainer is to help others view training as more than just exercise. She is passionate about health and wellness and enjoys helping others find success through fitness.
