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Noonan Sport Specialists Named Alexandria's Best Fitness Center/Gym for the Sixth Time in Seven Years We're celebrating another incredible honor, and we have our coaches, members, and the Alexandria community to thank! Noonan Sport Specialists (NSS) is proud to announce that we've been named the 2026 Best of the Best — Best Fitness Center/Gym by the Alexandria Echo Press. This year's recognition marks our sixth win in the last seven years, another milestone we're incredibly g

We are happy to honor Lynn Arnquist as our October 2026 NSS Client of the Month! Lynn Arnquist has been a committed member of the #NSSfamily for almost 15 years, and her consistency, tireless work ethic, and positive mindset make her an easy choice for Client of the Month. Surpassing nearly a decade and a half of training is an incredible milestone, and Lynn represents the absolute gold standard of what long-term commitment looks like. Week after week, year after year, she sh

We're excited to introduce Autumn Marshall, the newest addition to our team at NSS!!🚀 In this video, you'll get to know Autumn, a passionate and experienced fitness professional who is a Certified Personal Trainer through both the NSCA and ACE, with an educational background in Exercise Science from Alexandria Technical & Community College. Originally born in Illinois and raised in a military family, Autumn eventually landed in Nebraska before moving to Alexandria with her f

Alexandria, MN (September 2026) – Noonan Sport Specialists (NSS) is excited to announce the addition of Autumn Marshall to its coaching team. Autumn brings a strong combination of education, experience, and nationally recognized certifications to the NSS coaching staff. Autumn is a Certified Personal Trainer through both the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), along with holding several group fitness certifications

We are happy to honor Jeff & Sharyl Rinkel as our September 2026 NSS Clients of the Month! Jeff and Sharyl are a fantastic example of what commitment to your health and fitness looks like. They have made improving their health a priority, and their consistency, dedication, and willingness to challenge themselves are exactly what make them so deserving of this recognition. Week after week, Jeff and Sharyl show up ready to work. They bring a great attitude, put in the effort, a

We are happy to honor Lianna Jepson & Dani Fitzner as our August 2026 NSS Clients of the Month! Dani and Lianna have been committed members of the #NSSfamily for quite some time, and their consistency, dedication, and hard work make them incredibly deserving of being named our Clients of the Month. Week after week, they show up ready to work. They bring focus, effort, and a willingness to challenge themselves to every session, making them a great example of what it means to b

We are happy to honor Ali Chinn as our July 2026 NSS Client of the Month! We are happy to honor Ali as our July NSS Client of the Month! Ali has been a committed member of the #NSSfamily, recently achieved a massive milestone by crushing over 350 workouts since joining us. In that time, she's become an absolute standout with her incredible dedication to healthy aging and building true functional strength. Ali's consistency is inspiring. She loves to be challenged and approach

We are happy to honor Amanda Henning as our June 2026 NSS Client of the Month! Big shoutout to Amanda Henning for being our Client of the Month! Amanda has been consistent from the day she started over a year ago. No matter the workout, she shows up ready to work the moment she walks through the doors. When Amanda initially started, she had some apprehension around certain weights and movements. However, due to her consistency, great communication, and willingness to trust th

We are happy to honor Mitch McGuire as our May 2026 NSS Client of the Month! Mitch has been part of the #NSSfamily since 2017, and over the years, he has become one of the most consistent, dependable, and hard-working people on our coaching floor. From day one, Mitch has brought an incredible level of commitment to his training. He shows up consistently, puts in the work, and approaches every session with focus and intensity. His strength is seriously impressive, whether it’s

The spring sports season brings a different kind of energy to middle school athletes. The weather improves, the fields fill up, and athletes get the opportunity to compete, grow, and be part of something bigger than themselves. For many, this is when sports start to feel more serious, but it’s important to remember that this stage is still about development, not perfection. At the middle school level, athletes are building the foundation that will carry them into high school