Maureen Barthel

My name is Maureen Barthel, I am 32 years old and live in St. Michael, Minnesota with my husband and 3 daughters Julia (8), Lyvia (6) and Clara (3) and son Tommy (1).   I graduated from the University of Minnesota- Duluth with an Exercise Science degree.   I began teaching group fitness classes in college- step, kickboxing, abs, bootcamp.   From there I went on to intern at Medtronic in their Employee Wellness Center teaching group fitness class - step, kickboxing, cardio mix, core conditioning- and developing incentive programs to encourage healthy living.  I then transitioned to North Memorial Medical Center where I do more peronal training and group training along with group fitness classes.

I also teach Zumba and Yoga classes at a local dance studio in St. Michael.  I love connecting with people and helping them de-stress from their day by providing and energizing or relaxing workout. 

In 2011 I began teaching Prental Yoga for a local OBGYN clinic.  I teach an hour class every Tuesday night.

This past summer (2012) I started facilitating and running neighborhood bootcamp classes at 6am in a neigboring city.  I love  creating enthusiasm and excitement and bringing people together as a community of like minded individuals where we can all inspire each other and hold one another accountable.  These bootcamps have brought neighbors together which is more important to me than the workout.

  My passion is helping others lead the life they were designed to live, not just helping them physically with a workout, but helping them optimize the life they have been given and make the most out of every day.