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AuBree Zuehl – General Manager

About Me: I grew up in Litchfield. I went to Winona State University for Elementary Education Birth-6th grade with a Reading Instruction Minor.  I have taught the last two years in Litchfield as the Preschool Plus teacher.
Hobbies/Interests: Rock climbing, coloring, snowshoeing, hiking and reading.
Certifications: I am certified as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) with the Litchfield Rescue Squad and studying for my Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.


Jackie Asp – Instructor

About Me: I’ve lived in Hutchinson almost all of my life. I’m married;
his name is Bill. I have 3 children Joshua, Brittany, and Jaslynn. I
have 4 grandchildren.  “Hobby” is being a fitness instructor which I’ve
been for 24 years.
Classes I Teach: I teach Monday morning 8:30am Step class and Thursdays 4:15 pm. I’m also a sub for SS/SF, Kickboxing, Kettles, Spin n Strength, Body Blast, and Strength Circuit classes.
Hobbies/Interests: My husband always tells me that I could live at the gym, which he’s right. I love to teach and love to go try everyone else’s workout classes. I like biking, walking, boating, snowmobiling, gardening, and driving motorcycle.
Favorite Exercises: All cardio exercises and strength training


Cindy Guggisberg – Instructor

Lori Haffley – Instructor

Kristi Hanson – Instructor

About Me: I work as a Registered Nurse in the Surgery Dept at Hutchinson Health. I’ve been married to my husband Anthony for 13 years, and we have 3 children – Samuel (11), Audrey (10) & Jacob (7)
Class/Classes I Teach: HIIT Class, Circuits
Hobbies/Interests: Running, playing volleyball, community volunteering, any outdoor activities, and cheering loud & proud at my kid’s sporting events!
Favorite Exercises: Burpees, Jump squats, Plank Jacks, Spider-man push-ups


Nancy Jurgenson – Instructor

Classes I teach: Silver Sneakers: Cardio and Strength, Spin and Strength, Muscle Pump, Fitness and Nutrition
Hobbies/interests:I love any aerobic activity. I’m also an RN, and have been working in the health field for over 20 years! What keeps me young is spending time with my energetic family!
Favorite Exercises: Biking, Jogging, and Aerobics


Marine McKinney – Instructor

Dixie Fly – Instructor

About Me: I grew up in Hutchinson, left after high school and have now been back for three years, with my husband and two kids. I am a stay-at-home mom and work as a nurse part-time.
Classes I Teach: Muscle Pump and Spin n’ Strength
Hobbies/Interests: Running, traveling, reading, scuba diving
Favorite Exercises: It’s all about LEGS! Squat press with dumbbells on the bosu ball, Crossfit thruster, Walking lunges with bicep curl.


Janet Mraz – Instructor

About Me: I have been teaching aerobics for 15-20 years
and love how music can motivate you to move.
Classes I Teach: Body Blast, Go lo
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, biking, snowmobiling, sports (watching our children), being outside at the lake, camping, flower gardening
Favorite Exercises: Floor aerobics, strength training


Lucy Newcomb – Instructor

About Me: I’m Lucy Newcomb, I’m a lifelong resident of Hutchinson, graduate of HHS and U of M. I’m a dental hygienist at Hutchison Family Dentistry. I’m a mother of 3 college grad (2 are married) and soon to be grandma.
Classes I Teach: Spin, Spin n strength, Step classes, Mix-it-up (aerobics, kickboxing, weights), Triple G (glutes, guns, guts)
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends; downhill, x-country, water and jet skiing; singing and playing guitar; traveling
Favorite Exercises: I don’t have a favorite. I feel it is important to work all muscle groups to keep a good balance in your body (biceps then triceps). One form of exercise I do love though is walking.


Stacey Patrick – Instructor

About Me: My real job is Lab Manager at Hutch Health. I have lived in Hutchinson for 14 year. My husband and I have 4 children – Alex, Abby, Manda, and Tony. I have been involved in fitness my whole life. I have been teaching group fitness since 2004. I have been certified in group fitness since 2005.
Classes I Teach: I love to teach step aerobics and Silver Sneakers/Silver & Fit. I have also taught circuit.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, aerobics, jogging, and hanging out with my family.
Favorite Exercises: I don’t have a favorite exercise, but there is nothing better than an intense step aerobics class to make me sweat and smile.


Kristin Pulkrabek – Instructor

About Me:  I am a HHS graduate and Hutchinson native. I am married to my husband Matt for 14 years, we have 3 girls- Ava, Eden and Rowan. I graduated from the college of St. Catherine 10891743_10152539353010685_3098097260642589631_nwere I received a degree in Physical Therapist assistant. I work 2 days a week with in home care and the rest as at a stay at home mom!
Class/Classes I Teach: 8:30 Monday- wild card.
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends. Also love cooking, gardening, reading, biking, and fitness.
Favorite Exercises: I love body weight exercises with my favorite being a burpee push up!


Pete Royer – Instructor

Judy Thunstrom – Instructor

AFC edits (3 of 35)About Me: Lived in Hutch all my life. Have taught aerobics and dance most of my life. Choreography awards – regional and state. Dance competition – 1st place awards local and national.
Class/Classes I Teach: Body blast, SS cardio, SS MSRM (muscle, strength, range of motion), Latin dance, SS yoga, Extreme step
Hobbies/Interests: Teaching dance, traveling, family, reading
Favorite Exercises: Step-extreme!

 


Jodi Timm – Instructor

About Me: I’m from Hibbing, MN and have lived in Hutchinson for about 4 years now with my
jodi-schmitzhusband, Matt. I have taught physical education for 4 years, one year in Sweden, and 3 years in Buffalo Lake. I coach girls’ basketball and am one of the instructors, and personal trainers.
Class/Classes I Teach: Spin, Spin ‘N’ Strength, HIIT classes, strength circuits
Hobbies/Interests: Staying active! Whether that’s running, going for a bike ride, participating or teaching group fitness classes, playing basketball or volleyball, or just going for a walk…I love it all! Cheering on the Lynx and Gophers, spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, getting into cooking and reading more, and shopping of course.
Favorite Exercises: Burpees, Lunges, Squats, any Ab exercises


Ellen Tracy – Instructor

 

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America’s Fitness Center is a 24 -hour full-service fitness facility located in Hutchinson, MN. We offer a variety of amenities and equipment as well as training programs and classes to fit your fitness goals. In addition, we accept most insurances to help subsidize your workout goals. We are excited to welcome you and get you started as Your Best is Now! If you have any questions, give us a call at (320) 221-6259 or send us a note.

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9AM-6PM
Friday
9AM-12PM

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Monday - Friday
9:30 AM-11:00AM

Location

1065 Hwy 15 South
Plaza 15
Hutchinson, MN 55350

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