Personal Training

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Cody Rininger is certified by the National Academy of Medicine as a Professional Fitness Instructor. He also is certified in Cardiorespitory Fitness, Heart Variance, Plant Based Diets and Mental Performance. He incorporates techniques for concentration, focus, motivation, and even ways to cope with anxiety.  He practices what he preaches. Cody personally strives for constant mental and physical self-improvement. When not training you or writing your personalized plan, Cody is taking courses to be a licensed Nutrition Coach, a Behavior Specialist, and a Weight Loss Specialist — always adding value to his clients. His personal struggle with ridicule, weight, diet, and self-doubt has forced him to overcome. This allows Cody to utilize his expertise and personal experiences to help others.

Prior to personal training, Cody received his Master’s in Instruction, so he has first-hand experience with differentiating personalized instruction, planning, and goal setting. He has also been a lifelong athlete, primarily focusing on football. After high school, he received a scholarship to play at Morningside University, where he received Academic All-American, helped take the team to their first post-season in program history, and was awarded the prestigious Mustang of the Year. After college, Cody went on to play semi-professional football with the Sioux City Stampede for several years.

Cody brings his 2B Imperium training methods, knowledge, and experience to give clients the best overall experience, whether they have been exercising for years, or are beginning their fitness journey.

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Andrea's passion for fitness and strength training began about 13 years ago. It all started with some encouragement from her brother to start training for a 5k. She fell in love with running, but wanted to know what strength training was all about, so she hired a personal trainer. Andrea was instantly hooked! Within just a couple years she was getting certified in TRX as well as Les Mills Body Pump and started coaching at her home-town gym. After about 4 years she moved to the Sioux City area with her fiancé. She continued working towards fitness goals on her own after the move, but was no longer coaching and no longer in a group instruction atmosphere. She had no idea how much she really missed it until finding Thrive Fitness.

She's excited to be a part of such a great community. Andrea is currently the Head Coach for Thrive 45 and one of our four spin coaches as well. She's excited for this opportunity to share her love, knowledge and passion for fitness and strength training. From beginner to advanced, Andrea can write a program everyone.

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Originally from Lake Preston, Rustin recently moved to the Vermillion area with his wife and daughter. His love for fitness started back in high school playing football, basketball, baseball, and running track. In his spare time, he enjoys being active, exercising and playing with his two dogs. He's always had a competitive mindset to better himself and others, leading him to pursue a career in health and fitness. While currently enrolled in the National Academy of Sports Medicine to get his certification in Personal Training he is excited to bring a positive and energetic attitude to help others achieve their goals!

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Peggy brings a diverse background in fitness, from weight training, yoga, and cycling, to the Thrive Family. Peggy loves helping clients find that drive to push themselves in all they do both inside and outside of the gym. As a busy mom herself she understands how important time for growth in personal development changes lives. Her cycling classes are tempo driven and upbeat. She also leads our Tone classes and offers personal training.

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Bailey was born and raised in Carroll, Iowa and originally came to Sioux City to play 3rd base for the Chargers at Briar Cliff. She's been playing sports and loves being outdoors since she could walk! Graduated with Sports Management and minored in Business. Bailey will be the welcoming smile at the front desk, coaching, working out, helping keep this place running smoothly.

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Amanda holds certifications in yoga, pilates, barre, senior group fitness, power group weight training, TRX, and spinning. She brings her vast knowledge to each client at Thrive with her love of cross training. Outside of the gym she enjoys biking, kayaking, cross country skiing, hiking, and her new favorite hobby is farming. In addition to teaching fitness classes she also teaches music in a private studio setting and at the college level.

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Zach came to Sioux City from Southern California in 1994. He's always been involved in sports from the ripe old age of 4, playing mostly baseball and soccer, but have played many others, always looking for fun and competitive outdoor activities. Zach's been lifting weights for around 20 years, and has always wanted to achieve his personal trainer certification, so this last November he did. He's certified through ISSA and will be adding more certs in the future. Zach loves meeting new people and helping others reach their goals.

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KayLee grew up on a dairy farm near Crofton, Nebraska but now resides in the Vermillion area with her husband, daughter, and two fur babies. She's been active most of her life from school sports, to joining the Nebraska Army-National Guard and now training for her first NPC bodybuilding competition. Currently enrolled in the National Academy of Sports Medicine to become a Certified Personal Trainer, Kaylee strives to not only better herself but everyone around her. She's stoked to join the Thrive team and help others become the best version of themselves.

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Dillion fell in love with lifting in high school while training for basketball and football. After high school he continued lifting but needed something to satisfy his desire for competition. That’s when he fell in love with powerlifting. Whether it’s helping people get stronger, work on speed and agility or just try to be healthier, Dillion loves helping people see results and realize their own potential.

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Originally from the Smithland, Iowa area, Derik now lives in Sioux City and works with the Sioux City Fire Department. He has been involved in athletics/lifting for most of his life. In high school, he got started in athletics with wrestling, cross country, football, and track. He later went on to wrestle at Morningside College and got a degree in Biology and Chemistry. After his college wrestling career ended, he took up competitive powerlifting. Derik's had a variety of personal training and coaching experience in his time being involved in sports. He is very excited to be part of the Thrive Team and help others reach their potential.