My name is Melissa Kramer. I have earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition from Missouri State University in 2006. I received my personal training certification through NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association).

Fitness is not just my job, it’s an integral part of my life. My passion is to motivate others to make the same decision and become strong mind, body, and spirit. I also enjoy the outdoors, boxing, mixed martial arts, running with my Siberian Husky, “Sky”, cooking, and spending time with my friends and family. 
Since I was a child, I have always wanted to help people.  I lost my father and other close family members to cancer. I always felt helpless in their battle with the disease. I truly believed then and even more strongly now, if they had made better nutritional choices and had incorporated fitness into their daily lives they would’ve had a much better chance.

I have always loved participating in sports. After college, I became bored with my typical cardio workout. Then I was introduced to boxing. Initially, I started out training just for the fun of it. After a few weeks, I decided that I needed a goal. If you don’t have goals, you won’t have success. I trained two hours a day and five days a week. It was fun, frustrating, and painful at times. After nine months, my coach thought I was ready for a fight. I won the fight, with a KO in the third round. Victory was much sweeter knowing how much time and energy that I had dedicated. I love that I am can be a part of something that can change lives.  There may be days that you think you can’ t lift one more pound or do one more pushup, but to train the body, you must train the mind.  Nothing of any value is obtained without some kind of struggle. I am very excited to meet you and help you reach your goals!

Are you lacking upper body strength? Add this boxing routine a couple times a week. You’ll definitely feel the difference!
Jump rope- 3min rounds x3 with 30sec breaks between each round
Shadow box- with 1lb dumbbells in each hand 3min rounds x 3 with 30sec breaks
Heavy bag- 3 min rounds x 3 with 30 sec breaks
10x50 meter sprints
 Mile run- timed