About Me

I am originally from White Lake, South Dakota, and attended the University of South Dakota, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and my master’s degree in Sport Management. During my time at USD, I began my personal training career at the University Wellness Center, leading bootcamp classes, group fitness sessions, and providing 1:1 training. I also gained valuable experience as a strength and conditioning intern at both USD and the University of Sioux Falls, working with athletes from various sports.

In 2017, I decided to continue my personal training career at Life Time Des Moines. I started as a frontline trainer and advanced through various roles, including Group Training Coordinator, Team Member Development Manager, and team lead for several corporate projects.

Life took a significant turn when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. With gyms shut down and everyday life on pause, I started a side business to continue training clients online, outdoors, or anywhere we felt “safe” at the time. This change led to the creation of my company, Nick Fey Fitness, LLC, where I specialized in bringing fitness services directly to clients. I provided 1:1 training in people’s homes, through live video sessions, and even built my own private gym. At its peak, the business had over 100 clients across six states.

The next major life change came with the birth of my daughter in 2021. Running Nick Fey Fitness, LLC, was an incredible experience, but I felt more secure about the future by accepting a position back at Life Time Des Moines in early 2022. Currently, I work as an Assistant Manager of Personal Training, where I specialize in new member consultations. My job is to help people get started, answer their questions, and connect them to various aspects of our club, such as group classes, personal training, and more.

I truly love what I do, and I can’t wait to share this journey with you all through this blog!