Fitness Consultant Bio- Kalli Cress
Meet our Fitness Consultant, Kalli!
I was born and raised up north, along the Wisconsin and Minnesota border line, in the town of Hammond, Wisconsin by my mom Lori and my dad Dennis. I also have a brother named Kyle who is now 30 and married to my now sister in-law Kylie, and they are both very successful Chiropractors near my hometown in New Richmond, WI. Growing up, I played volleyball, basketball, softball, ran track, and also was a competition dancer. My passion for health, fitness, and especially weight lifting started when I was in high school. I was starting to see results at a young age, and really started to look and feel strong.
After high school, I attended the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, where I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Exercise and Sport Science as well as a minor in Nutrition. I completed my internship at ETS in Stillwater, MN where I had the privilege of working with a wide span of athletes and learned a lot from it. Throughout the past five years, I was and still am a Certified Nursing Assistant. This occupation has taught me so much about caring for others and I developed a passion for this as well. I started my personal training career at Ironworks Training Center in Holmen, WI when I moved back to the area and remodeled a house with my wonderful boyfriend Drake. Drake and I currently live in Onalaska just a few minutes away from Northstar Fitness. Since I started at Northstar Fitness in February 2023, I have really enjoyed my time here and getting to know and build relationships with all of the clients. I look forward to continue assisting others on achieving their goals!
My fitness journey has had some great successes as well as downfalls, just like many other people. Since I started weightlifting in high school, I was mesmerized by the Bodybuilding community and professional athletes. I have always enjoyed weightlifting in a Bodybuilding style, but I have also done powerlifting styles as well. Bodybuilding is lifting to perfect muscle definition, which means self-confidence and bad self-image can be a result. I have gone through the struggle of worrying about my weight, how I look, unhealthy relationships with food, etc. And now looking back, it was all a very big part in my fitness journey. I realized my physicality and strength was great, but my mental side needed some work. I began really working on my mental health and self confidence where now I am very proud of being a muscular and defined woman. Future goals for me in my fitness journey is to prep to compete in a Bodybuilding show! Over all of my years of training, I have truly learned the most about how my diet truly affects how I perform in the weight room, and I know see food as fuel for my workouts!
When I'm not working at Northstar Fitness, I enjoy working out, hanging out with family and friends, doing lots of outdoor activities with Drake, hiking, cooking and baking, visiting coffee shops, hunting, fishing, and being on the river. Drake and I really enjoy have friends and family over to our house to watch sporting events and play cards as well! We also really love when my parents come to stay with us and visit!
Fun fact about me: I was a 7 time Tap Dance National Champion when I was younger! This includes both team dances as well as a solo! I truly enjoy rhythm and music, so tap dancing is just the best! I hope to teach it someday to younger students!
