Meet Us
The owners of CrossTrain Fitness are happy to serve you! We are here to help you become successful with your weight loss and fitness goals. You are not alone at CrossTrain Fitness . . . we will help you every step of the way!
Deb Finnestad, Luke Carlson & Jenny Neighbour
Luke Carlson, DPT
Luke has been a part of Ankeny Physical and Sports Therapy since 1994 and was one of the original founders. He was born and raised in Ankeny and continues to live in Ankeny. Luke has a positive reputation among former and current patients and also works closely with the medical community in Ankeny and surrounding areas. Luke has a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. He is also the head of the Sports Medicine Program at the Ankeny High School. Luke has been working on his passion of weight loss and spirituality with patients and friends since 1998 and eventually decided to create the book that is used to guide CrossTrain Fitness members.
Deb Finnestad
Deb was the owner and key instructor of “Fitfully Yours” for the past 11 years. “Fitfully Yours” was a business operated out of Deb’s home. She provided one-on-one weight loss counseling to women. Deb also led exercise classes through Ankeny Adult and Community Education and in local businesses in an effort to help people get physically fit. She guided hundreds through a weight loss program to help them reach their goals. Deb successfully lost over 200 pounds over 10 years ago and has maintained this fitness level. Her story is an inspiration to all who hear it! Deb has lived as an overweight person and knows firsthand the benefits of being healthy and changing your lifestyle! Deb was born and raised in Polk City, but has made Ankeny her home for the past 16 years.
Jenny Neighbour
Jenny brings to CrossTrain Fitness over 15 years of marketing and customer service skills. For 12 years, Jenny worked at the YMCA of Greater Des Moines in the area of membership and marketing. She was also an exercise instructor and weight loss consultant for the YMCA and helped many clients to reach their weight loss and fitness goals. Jenny was successful in losing over 70 pounds over 4 years ago and works hard everyday to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Jenny was born and raised in Ankeny.
CrossTrain Fitness staff is here for YOU! Our staff is committed to helping you reach your goals in anyway possible.
Stop into CrossTrain Fitness and meet our friendly crew!