Keeping You Healthy

Whether you’re just starting a fitness routine or looking to add a little variety to your exercise program, a member of our talented fitness team can help you set and achieve your goals!

Scroll down to learn more about each of our personal trainers.

Alissa Koenig

About Alissa
Health and Wellness Director Alissa Koenig has more than 12 years experience in both the aquatics and fitness industries. An accomplished athlete, Alissa was an eight-time All-American swimmer for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She’s also a fourth generation YMCA Member who grew up participating in YMCA camps, swimming lessons and gymnastics. In fact, her first job was as a YMCA lifeguard!

Education
B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness

Certifications
ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Training Philosophy
As a personal trainer, I feel it is important to find balance in hard work and having fun! I enjoy creating workouts that maximize time, are specifically tailored to your needs now, and amend constantly so that it grows with you as you progress and your needs change.

Availability
Available upon request.

Kristin Laken

About Kristin
As a wife and mother of two, Kristin is a firm believer in the importance of finding time for yourself and your health. She has worked extensively with men and women of all ages and fitness levels to help them identify and reach their fitness goals through time-efficient, yet effective workouts.

Certifications
WITS Certified Personal Trainer
Group Training Certified

Training Philosophy
Being healthy and fit isn’t a fad or a trend, it’s a lifestyle.

Availability
Available upon request.

Cindy Lewis

About Cindy
Cindy is a dedicated health professional with a wide range of specialties, including nutrition, weight loss and physical therapy.

Education
A.S. in Applied Science

Certifications
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Weightloss Specialist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Training Philosophy
Age is only a number. If you maintain a healthy lifestyle, there should be no reason that you can not enjoy all the things you enjoyed doing in your youth, well into your the years after retirement.

Availability
Weekday evenings and weekend afternoons

Erik Cross

About Erik
Erik believes that fitness does not have to be a chore. Fitness should be looked forward to and he looks forward to offering a detailed program that clients can not only enjoy, but adhere to for the long term. He is also a Y success story himself.

Certifications
ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Training Philosophy
Fitness should be approached as efficiently as possible. This means we go over exercise history and evaluate goals to develop a base to build off of.

Availability
Available upon request Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays