Meet the FXB
Cedar Rapids Team
Meet the incredible trainers and motivators behind your new transformation.
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Meet the incredible instructors and motivators behind your new transformation.
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Your fxb team
tamara
OWNER / INSTRUCTOR
I grew up in Cedar Rapids and was excited at the idea of moving back from Des Moines to open a Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping location. In June 2007 the Boyson Road location opened and we have since grown to a total of 5 locations in Eastern Iowa. Farrell’s is a program that has helped thousands of people and I’m proud to be a part of it. Our managers, coaches and instructors really set us apart. I can’t imagine a more rewarding way to spend my day!
I grew up in Cedar Rapids and was excited at the idea of moving back from Des Moines to open a Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping location. In June 2007 the Boyson Road location opened and we have since grown to a total of 5 locations in Eastern Iowa. Farrell’s is a program that has helped thousands of people and I’m proud to be a part of it. Our managers, coaches and instructors really set us apart. I can’t imagine a more rewarding way to spend my day!
Tamara Thomas
Owner / Instructor
Chris
MANAGER
My favorite part of being an instructor is seeing someone accomplish something that they didn't think they could do!
My favorite part of being an instructor is seeing someone accomplish something that they didn't think they could do!
Chris Nims
Manager
Mandi
INSTRUCTOR
I started Farrell’s to lose some weight and get stronger. I also wanted to try something different (and a little scary) for myself. My favorite part of being an instructor is encouraging people do things they didn’t think they could, and watching their confidence grow!
I started Farrell’s to lose some weight and get stronger. I also wanted to try something different (and a little scary) for myself. My favorite part of being an instructor is encouraging people do things they didn’t think they could, and watching their confidence grow!
Mandi Bitterman
Instructor
Penny
INSTRUCTOR
My favorite part of being an instructor is helping others get healthy and gain a new sense of confidence.
My favorite part of being an instructor is helping others get healthy and gain a new sense of confidence.
Penny Coppess
Instructor
Elyse
INSTRUCTOR
Elyse Robinson
Instructor
Jeff
INSTRUCTOR
I love getting people to push themselves beyond what they thought they could do. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing the self-doubt of someone in my classes turn into self-confidence.
I love getting people to push themselves beyond what they thought they could do. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing the self-doubt of someone in my classes turn into self-confidence.
Jeff Morrow
Instructor
Stephen
INSTRUCTOR
My favorite part of being an instructor is watching people transform. Not just physically but mentally as well.
My favorite part of being an instructor is watching people transform. Not just physically but mentally as well.
Stephen Krzywicki
Instructor
Melissa
INSTRUCTOR
Melissa Mundell
Instructor
Amy
INSTRUCTOR
I started Farrell's to get some much needed "me" time. As a mom to 3 young kids, I don't get a lot of time to myself. I'm also self-employed so I don't have a true start and stop to my day. My favorite part of being an instructor: Challenging each person and motivating them to do it for themselves!
I started Farrell's to get some much needed "me" time. As a mom to 3 young kids, I don't get a lot of time to myself. I'm also self-employed so I don't have a true start and stop to my day. My favorite part of being an instructor: Challenging each person and motivating them to do it for themselves!
Amy Strasburger
Instructor
Dan
INSTRUCTOR
Joining was a decision that I made in the Fall after some bad results from a physical. I had let too many years slip by without taking care of my own health. By the end of the 10 weeks, I had lost 22 pounds and with $1000 I won took some of it for a years membership. I am so pleased with how FXB has improved my Life that I became part of the Team. I enjoy being a coach and instructor for Farrell’s because I hope I can motivate other people to have the same Life Changing Success.
Joining was a decision that I made in the Fall after some bad results from a physical. I had let too many years slip by without taking care of my own health. By the end of the 10 weeks, I had lost 22 pounds and with $1000 I won took some of it for a years membership. I am so pleased with how FXB has improved my Life that I became part of the Team. I enjoy being a coach and instructor for Farrell’s because I hope I can motivate other people to have the same Life Changing Success.
Dan Ranshau
Instructor
Angie
INSTRUCTOR
I joined Farrell's to lose weight and become stronger. I love helping others reach their fitness goals. I push myself to my Level 10 during the whole class.
I joined Farrell's to lose weight and become stronger. I love helping others reach their fitness goals. I push myself to my Level 10 during the whole class.
Angie Carver
Instructor
Cian
INSTRUCTOR
My favorite part of being an instructor is helping people toward their goals!
My favorite part of being an instructor is helping people toward their goals!
Cian O-Neill
Instructor
Mindy
INSTRUCTOR
Mindy Eliason
Instructor
Sean
INSTRUCTOR
I started Farrell's to get into shape, better my overall health, and workout with my sister. My favorite part of being an instructor: Being able to help push people to their health and fitness goals and watch them accomplish things they never thought they could.
I started Farrell's to get into shape, better my overall health, and workout with my sister. My favorite part of being an instructor: Being able to help push people to their health and fitness goals and watch them accomplish things they never thought they could.
Sean McCallum
Instructor
Kristina
INSTRUCTOR
Kristina Adams
Instructor
Dana
INSTRUCTOR
The reason I started Farrell's: Out of shape and bruised self esteem. My favorite part of being an instructor:
Seeing individuals build esteem and overcome challenges. It is always motivating to me.
The reason I started Farrell's: Out of shape and bruised self esteem. My favorite part of being an instructor:
Seeing individuals build esteem and overcome challenges. It is always motivating to me.
Tara Casey-Toll
Instructor
Deidre
INSTRUCTOR
My favorite part of being an instructor is motivating people to be their best!
My favorite part of being an instructor is motivating people to be their best!
Deidre Nims
Instructor
Sherie
INSTRUCTOR
I started Farrell's because I gained weight and I hated how I looked. I had no self confidence. A friend talked me into it 🙂 My favorite part of being an instructor is the smiles, sweat, high 5's and praise to each other during class. Watching the members grit through a tough class and coming back the next day for more, no matter how sore they are. The impact you make in people's lives and the relationships you see develop.
I started Farrell's because I gained weight and I hated how I looked. I had no self confidence. A friend talked me into it 🙂 My favorite part of being an instructor is the smiles, sweat, high 5's and praise to each other during class. Watching the members grit through a tough class and coming back the next day for more, no matter how sore they are. The impact you make in people's lives and the relationships you see develop.
Sherie Silbaugh
Instructor
Eric
INSTRUCTOR
I started Farrell's because my wife made me do it! I enjoy motivating and helping people with their fitness. Seeing them succeed inspires me to be better every day.
I started Farrell's because my wife made me do it! I enjoy motivating and helping people with their fitness. Seeing them succeed inspires me to be better every day.
Eric Silbaugh
Instructor
Michelle
INSTRUCTOR
Michelle Levendusky
Instructor
Michael
INSTRUCTOR
Michael Price
Instructor
Josh
INSTRUCTOR
I started Farrell's not too long after I lost my grandpa. I learned that I was close to the same weight he was before he got cancer. I knew I needed to make a life change. Also, I was getting sick and tired of being out of breath when I'd run up and down the sidelines while covering football games.
My favorite part of being an instructor is helping people reach their goals and seeing everyone's smile after class. I know people tell me sarcastically they hate me, but I know they're telling me they loved the class.
Josh Christensen
Instructor
Shannon
INSTRUCTOR
I originally started Farrell's just to have some "me time". As a full time fifth grade teacher and mother of two, all my time was devoted to others and I stopped taking care of myself. My favorite part of being an instructor is inspiring others to be the best version of themselves.
I originally started Farrell's just to have some "me time". As a full time fifth grade teacher and mother of two, all my time was devoted to others and I stopped taking care of myself. My favorite part of being an instructor is inspiring others to be the best version of themselves.
Shannon Clark
Instructor
Lori
INSTRUCTOR
Lori Ruiz
Instructor
Tony
INSTRUCTOR
The reason I started Farrell's was to get back in shape and live a healthier lifestyle. My favorite part of being an instructor is being able to give back to the program that has given me so much.
The reason I started Farrell's was to get back in shape and live a healthier lifestyle. My favorite part of being an instructor is being able to give back to the program that has given me so much.
Tony Linnabery
Instructor
Kelly
INSTRUCTOR
The reason I started Farrell's was I needed a group fitness class to push myself and hold me accountable! My favorite part of being an instructor is knowing that the people who show up to your class are there to better themselves, and those are the people you want to surround yourself with!
The reason I started Farrell's was I needed a group fitness class to push myself and hold me accountable! My favorite part of being an instructor is knowing that the people who show up to your class are there to better themselves, and those are the people you want to surround yourself with!
Kelly Brueck
Instructor
Chad
INSTRUCTOR
I joined Farrell's because my wife had done her 10 weeks and got great results, I wanted to do the same. My favorite part of being an instructor is motivating people to do more than they thought they could do
I joined Farrell's because my wife had done her 10 weeks and got great results, I wanted to do the same. My favorite part of being an instructor is motivating people to do more than they thought they could do
Chad Brueck
Instructor
Kyle
INSTRUCTOR
The reason I started Farrell's was to change up from lifting weights. My favorite part of being an instructor is knowing that I am on the mic helping others reach the goals they have set for themselves. Bringing what past instructors have brought me.
The reason I started Farrell's was to change up from lifting weights. My favorite part of being an instructor is knowing that I am on the mic helping others reach the goals they have set for themselves. Bringing what past instructors have brought me.
Kyle Kaiser
Instructor
Allison
INSTRUCTOR
Allison Hartwig
Instructor
Melissa
INSTRUCTOR
Melissa Helling
Instructor
Katie
INSTRUCTOR
Katie Schill
Instructor
Josh
INSTRUCTOR
Josh Appleby
Instructor
Jeff
INSTRUCTOR
Jeff Michels
Instructor
Jen
INSTRUCTOR
I love the look of surprise and pride that members have when they’ve accomplished something that they didn’t believe they could do.
I love the look of surprise and pride that members have when they’ve accomplished something that they didn’t believe they could do.
Jen McMahon
Instructor
Wendy
INSTRUCTOR
I started Farrell's because I knew I wasn't being my best self. I especially wanted my children to see my hard work and be proud, leading by setting a positive example and healthy lifestyle. My favorite part of being an instructor is being able to make the workouts fun. The FXB workouts are tough, so I try to make it fun and exciting too!
I started Farrell's because I knew I wasn't being my best self. I especially wanted my children to see my hard work and be proud, leading by setting a positive example and healthy lifestyle. My favorite part of being an instructor is being able to make the workouts fun. The FXB workouts are tough, so I try to make it fun and exciting too!
Wendy Manning
Instructor
Shannon
INSTRUCTOR
Shannon Umbdenstock
Instructor
Matt
INSTRUCTOR
Matt Rollinger
Instructor
Aaron
INSTRUCTOR
Aaron Loan
Instructor
Derek
INSTRUCTOR
Derek Siddell
Instructor
David
INSTRUCTOR
David Bentow
Instructor
Cassie
INSTRUCTOR
Cassie Sirotak
Instructor
Jenna
INSTRUCTOR
Jenna Manternach
Instructor
REAL LIFE RESULTS
Not only are our members trimming down and toning up, but many of them report increased energy and focus allowing them to excel in all areas of life! Don’t take our word for it. Scroll below to see their results for yourself.
“Not only did my own life change but I became an inspiration for people around me.” -Mark
“I was a great mom on the outside – but on the inside I was dying.” -Tina
“I won’t miss living with constant back pain.” -Steve
“To say that I did not know how to cope would be a understatement.” -Callie S.
“I thought that I would not live past 65!” -Anthony
“I was overweight – and not doing good mentally.” -Chris
