Oakdale

Mary Cox

Manager

Graduated from Winona State University in May of 2016 with a degree in Exercise Science and a specialty in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. My area of expertise includes senior fitness, group fitness and circuit training. I've worked with many people on a broad spectrum! I love challenges and pushing people to their limits!

Jon Elizondo

Manager

Hello! My name is Jon Elizondo, and I have been working as the General Manager at Anytime Fitness - Oakdale since 2010. One of my favorite parts about my job is that I get to see people working towards their health and fitness goals everyday! When you first walk into the gym, you'll see my new office to the right. I would love if you came in and said, "Hello!" I love meeting new people and showing them everything this gym has to offer.

Emily Bevacqua

Trainer

Hello! My name is Emily and I am the morning coach at AF Oakdale. I grew up in Pengilly, MN and have a B.A in Sociology (Law, Criminology, and Deviance). After college, I decided I wanted to become a trainer and got my NASM Personal Training Certificate! My favorite food is Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, but my true love is Ice Cream for dessert :) If we haven't met yet, please come say hi in the morning!

Nick Viikinsalo

Trainer

Hey there! My name is Nick. I started my fitness journey after having a bit of a reckless youth. I am certified through NASM as a personal trainer and currently working towards my NASM corrective exercise specialization and Nursing degree. My niche (and passion) is barbell training and athletic development, young or wise, and to help restore function and mobility for a pain free life. It’s never too late to be the athlete you’ve always wanted to be, or to begin your fitness journey. I’ll see you in the squat rack soon friends!

Susan Watchman

Trainer

After almost 40 years of working as a social worker, I retired in 2017. After one year I realized I still wanted to be a contributing citizen and to help people in a different way than how I had been doing for so many years. Because I have had such a fantastic experience as a training client at Anytime Fitness (Roseville) for over eight years, I decided to pass on the love of regular and structured exercise to others, especially to older adults (like me!) To do this, I obtained certifications through NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association) as a Personal Trainer and as a Senior Fitness Specialist, and I subsequently completed the required training courses for SilverSneakers. I have had experience training a few clients in their homes. I am very excited to have the opportunity to help promote overall health and feelings of well- being to Anytime Fitness clients.

Allison Owings

I started my Anytime Fitness experience in 2009 as a member and client. I then became a certified personal trainer and began working for Anytime in 2011. In 2017 I changed roles from personal trainer to Quality Director and I work with our four twin cities locations on keeping our facilities running top notch! I work closely with our training staff on making our training the best experience in town, and I also helped design our unique Defy Aging training program for 55+. I have certifications from NETA and NASM in personal training, group training, wellness coaching, senior fitness, and kettlebells. I was never very active in my youth, but I fell in love with fitness (specifically weight training) with my experience with my Anytime Fitness personal trainer, and I have been lucky enough to find a career in this exciting and fast paced industry.