Apple Valley

Kari has had an interest in health since grade school. While her friends played sports she did work out videos. After spending years getting an undergraduate and a masters degree in non-fitness related areas, becoming a NETA Certified Personal Trainer and joining the Anytime Fitness Apple Valley family in 2013 was a goal accomplished! Since becoming certified Kari has spent the years continuing to learn how to be a better Coach. Her certifications include: NETA Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach, GGS Certified Women’s Coaching Specialist. Kari’s passion is teaching her clients how to live a sustainable, healthy lifestyle everyday! As well as supporting the idea that health is more than just weight loss.

Gabe’s interest in health and fitness started in high school. After discovering weight training through participation in football and track, his health journey began. Gabe slowly made lifestyle changes and fell in love with the process, discovering a passion for the gym, healthy cooking, and meditation/mindfulness exercises. Now, after 8 years, Gabe managed to lose and keep off over 130 pounds! After working with young adults with special needs he knew his calling was to help teach people. Exercise is what he found to have the most value in people’s lives so the choice was obvious. Gabe is an NASM certified personal trainer who makes an effort to never stop learning. He is able and willing to help people of all fitness levels create a workout program tailored to their needs.

Savanna was a member at Anytime Fitness before becoming a trainer so she knows how important the gym experience is. She became a coach to motivate members of all fitness levels and assist in their journey to a healthier lifestyle. As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, she is equipped to provide a safe yet effective workout to help achieve your fitness goals. Outside of work, Savanna enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids, going camping & boating, or cooking a new recipe.

Lucas received his Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education from the University of North Dakota and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Mary. During his career as a physical therapist he has been able to work with patients across the lifespan in outpatient, assisted living, and home health settings. It has allowed him to utilize movement as medicine with high-level athletes returning to competitive sport to people hoping to return to confidently completing stairs and lifting their grandkids. Empowering patients to take an active role in their rehab is a passion of Lucas', and he believes that it is essential for patients to reach their goals. In Lucas' free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, fishing, playing recreational sports, listening to audiobooks, and cheering on the major Twin Cities sports teams.

Teresa wears multiple hats for AF Apple Valley: owner, coach, HR, accountant, marketing to name a few. Her passion burns when she is challenged with finding a solution to a problem. She loves to look at root causes to determine what could be causing the issue, not just a quick fix. This leads to her constant desire to learn. At any point she has multiple books started and always has a continuing education course in progress. Teresa has been a NETA Certified Personal Trainer since 2011. She also has the following certifications: Kettlebell, Senior Fitness, Wellness Coaching, Yoga Foundations, Precision Nutrition Level 1, NASM Corrective Exercise, Battle Ropes Level 1, TRX, Functional Aging Specialist, Pain Free Performance Specialist. She has completed many continuing education hours on a variety of topics. On her downtime, Teresa enjoys volunteering, reading and doing puzzles.

Vincent is the jack-of-all-trades at AF Apple Valley: owner, club manager, coach, custodian, equipment repairman, counselor to name a few. He gets energy from his interactions with members. He pours his heart and soul into making this club the best it can be. Vincent is truly excited to welcome you to our club, whose mission is to support and encourage all members as they work toward their fitness goals. He looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve a lifestyle worth living. On his downtime, Vincent enjoys everything Miami Dolphins and Hurricanes.