Fit for Life Staff
Rosalie Ihde - Personal Trainer
My name is Rosalie Ihde. I am originally from Mason City, Iowa. I have two siblings; an older brother and a younger sister. My parents reside here in Faribault. I’m 26 years old and have been a trainer for over 4 years. I graduated from the National Personal Training Institute in Orlando, Florida in April of 2004. I received my degree in Personal Training and Nutrition Consultation. I was employed as a Personal Trainer at Gold’s Gym in Orlando, FL in 2004 where I worked for one year. I then moved to Minnesota and was hired at MC Fitness in Owatonna. I taught group fitness classes and also did Personal Training as well as Sports Performance Training.
In 2006, Sheila offered me the opportunity to work for her at the Faribault fitness center and I have been here ever since. I have worked with all age levels, all levels of athleticism, and sports specific training. I design sports training programs for all sports including hockey, volleyball, golf, soccer, basketball, swimming, fast pitch, track and field and lacrosse. I train those preparing for triathlons and marathons. You name it, I’ve done it. I currently teach Spinning, Kickboxing, Combo and Boot Camp classes and am certified to teach the Silver Sneakers MSROM and Cardio Circuit II classes.
The expectations I set for my clients are faithfulness, determination, and hard work. In order to improve in fitness or a sport, dedication is the key. Results don’t come over night, but they do come with time and consistency. In addition to training, nutrition is an important aspect of training as well. We address both to help you enhance your health and your sport. It has become my passion to help people get motivated to improve their lives. I love being a Personal Trainer; it drives me out of bed every morning knowing that I can help people. It’s not just a 9 to 5 job, it’s so much more. It’s never too late to start exercising or caring about your health. Fitness will always be a part of my life, let me help you make it part of yours!
Theresa Vold - Silver Sneakers
My name is Theresa Vold. I have been married to my husband Todd for 8 years. We have 6 children and 3 grandchildren. I was born and raised in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School in 1979. I also attended Faribault Vocational Technical College where I graduated as a LPN. I have worked with the senior population most of my adult life. I worked as a CNA at Pleasant Manor in Faribault while I was in high school and, after I received my LPN, I worked at Faribault manor and St. Lucas in Faribault for a number of years. I have had extensive training and experience in the care of the senior population.
My husband and I joined Fit for Life in April 2006. I worked out fairly regularly and attended the aerobics classes that Sheila taught. In June of 2007, during one of Sheila's classes, she asked if someone (such as me) might be interested in helping her teach the Silver Sneakers classes as well as helping with the general operations of the club. My husband and I adopted 3 of our children two years earlier so I was not working as a LPN at that time. I accepted the offer. Since then it has been so much fun instructing and organizing events for Silver Sneakers Program. Never in a million years would I have ever pictured myself doing this. I LOVE IT!
It has been wonderful meeting so many different people. It's like opening a treasure chest every time I sign up a new Silver Sneakers person. Each and every Silver Sneakers participant is a rare, precious gem that shines ever so brightly. I'm honored to know each and every one of them. I too hope to be a Silver Sneakers participant one day.
I strongly believe that we control a large part of what the quality of our life is and that it is never too late to start to improve that quality or, at the very least, keep the quality of our life where it is. I encourage everyone to do only what they can. That’s why the Silver Sneakers Program is such a great program … it fits every level of fitness for the senior population. There is something for everyone. Come in and join the fun!
