ABOUT

Who We Are

We are a hot fitness studio with HIIT, Pilates, cycling and yoga classes located in downtown Aberdeen. Sweat Zone has a program for everyone – join us for a class to sweat, tone and have fun. The time will fly by and you’ll forget you’re even working out!

owners chris and lee keller of aberdeen

Owners,
Lee & Chris Keller

As long time residents in the Aberdeen community, we are eager to share our passion for fitness and exercise instruction in the newly remodeled Sweat Zone Hot Fitness Studios. With 10 years of instruction experience, Lee and I (Chris) are overjoyed to offer an inspiring place for all fitness types, levels and ages. After working with multiple local connections to make the new studio possible, we can finally say that our dreams have come to fruition and we couldn’t be prouder of the fitness community we have built.

If you’re ready to sweat, we’re ready for you!

Chris Keller

Our Instructors

Our instructors are passionate about helping members achieve their health and wellness goals all while breaking a sweat and having fun.

instructor alyssa voeller

Alyssa Voeller

Alyssa Voeller enjoys spending time with her family of four. She is a teacher at Roncalli High School, where she inspires students daily and she looks forward to inspiring you in class too.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Arm Workouts

instructor chandler ashland

Chandler Ashland

Chandler Ashland is a student at NSU, surrounded by her supportive family, which includes her parents, sister, and boyfriend. She enjoys fresh fruit and Bubbl’r. She finds inspiration in Exodus 14:14 for motivation and will keep you motivated in class.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Downward Dog

instructor chelsea ashmore

Chelsea Ashmore

Chelsea Ashmore, a special education teacher, enjoys life with her husband, their two kids, a dog, and a cat. She likes music with a beat and is excited to be balancing her passion for teaching with fitness.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)

instructor and owner of sweat zone Chris Keller

Chris Keller

Chris Keller has been empowered by Steve Jobs’ words: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do!” This helped drive her to open Sweat Zone, where her passion for fitness and helping others comes to life. A wife and mother of four sons, Chris balances family and cares for Sweat Zone like it’s one of her kids. She creates a welcoming environment where you can pursue your health goals.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Planks and Burpees

instructor christal schreiber

Christal Schreiber

Christal Schreiber is a resilient paralegal, balancing her career and family life as a proud mother of five and grandmother of seven. Widowed, she draws inspiration from her favorite quote, “Sometimes our greatest storm reveals our greatest strength.”

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Cycling or HIIT

instructor Colleen Hericks

Colleen Hericks

Colleen Hericks is a preschool owner and mother of three, who brings passion and creativity to early childhood education. When she’s not shaping young minds, she stays motivated by keeping her eye on the prize.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Deadlift

instructor Holly Randall

Ellie McCormick

Ellie McCormick, a Logistics Coordinator at World Classrooms, is excited to share her energy through Cycling classes at Sweat Zone. She loves pasta, family time with her parents Rob and Courtney, sisters Anna and Mary, and her boyfriend Nile. Her favorite quote, “The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it’s possible,” and her go-to song, Sally When The Wine Runs Out by Role Model, keep her inspired and moving forward.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Sprints

Sweat Zone instructor Holly Randall in aberdeen

Holly Randall

Holly Randall is an enthusiastic elementary principal who brings her energetic spirit to every class. As a wife and mother of three, she enjoys family outings, especially going to fairs to chow down on some corn dogs.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Dancer and Pigeon Pose

Sweat Zone instructor jen beck in aberdeen

Jen Beck

Jen Beck is married with two daughters, two stepdaughters, and two grandkids. Jen likes Mexican food and rocking out to 80’s music. She loves her kindergarten students at May Overby Elementary and equally enjoys her time in hot studio classes.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Combo Moves with Weights

sweat zone instructor Julia Schriver

Julia Schriver

Julia Schriver is a hot sculpt instructor who inspires her students to embrace fitness with gratitude, guided by James DiNicolantonio’s quote, “Exercise is a privilege, not a punishment.” She enjoys all kinds of food, spending time with family, and creating memories with her boyfriend, Bailey. Julia’s classes blend strength and positivity, helping you feel empowered every step of the way.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Warrior 2 with Arm Series

instructor Jen Beck

Kristin Knowlton

Kristin, an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Northern State University, brings her passion for wellness to Sweat Zone through Yin Yoga and HIIT. She enjoys time with her close-knit family, including twin brother Nick and their dogs Charlie and Melly. A fan of seafood and ice cream (just not together!), Kristin lives by the motto “Movement is Medicine!” and loves the timeless song Sitting on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Headstands & Deadlifts

Sweat Zone instructor Lexi Boesl in aberdeen

Lexi Boesl

Lexi Boesl works at PMA, a supplemental insurance company. She likes delicious meals featuring steak and veggies. She loves dancing to music that pulls her boyfriend onto the dance floor, and will use the same energy in your class.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Leg Workouts and Squats

Sweat Zone instructor Lindsey Huber

Lindsey Huber

Lindsey Huber is an instructor in Management Information Systems (MIS) at Northern State University’s School of Business. She helps navigate students through the fast-paced world of business technology. Outside of her school classroom, she channels her energy into classes at The Sweat Zone. Lindsey and her husband keep busy with their three kids. She lives by her mantra, “Some days, it’s not about health or building muscle. It’s just therapy.”

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Combo Moves for Efficiency and Effectiveness

Macy Heinz, Sweat Zone, Aberdeen, Instructor

Macy Heinze

Macy Heinz brings a wealth of experience to her role as head cross country coach and assistant track coach at Northern State University. Macy also offers expertise in nutrition and health consulting. She has a close-knit family, including her parents and two siblings. Macy’s favorite food is pizza, and she’s inspired by the quote, “Success is peace of mind in knowing you did your best to become your best.”

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Running

Sweat Zone instructor Margaret Thach in aberdeen

Margaret Thach

Margaret Thach is an engaged mother with a daughter, working as an ultrasound tech/sonographer at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. With an adventurous spirit she likes new experiences both in her career and personal life, making her a great leader for your class.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Headstand

Sweat Zone instructor Meghan North in aberdeen

Meghan North

Meghan North is an application analyst at Avera Health, balancing tech solutions with the joys of raising two daughters and a son. When she’s not diving into data, you’ll find her enjoying chips, salsa, and margaritas, all while vibing to “Blackbird” by The Beatles or Morgan Wallen. Guided by Psalm 46:5, she approaches life with strength and grace.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Burpees and Glider Pushups

Sweat Zone instructor mikayla bellefeuille in aberdeen

Mikayla Bellefeuille

Mikayla Bellefeuille is a physical therapist who balances her professional life with family, including her husband, their child, and two dogs. She cherishes her victories and uses them as motivation to keep moving forward in all aspects of her life.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Full Body/Combo Strength Move

Sweat Zone instructor mikayla weisser in aberdeen

Mikayla Weisser

Mikayla Weisser is a registered nurse whose passion for healing is matched by her excitement for teaching. Married and a proud dog mom, she brings energy and heart to everything she does.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Deadlifts and Squats

Nicole Johnson, Sweat Zone Aberdeen, Instructor

Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson, owner of Appoise, channels her passion for beauty and wellness. She loves ramen and lives by Billie Jean King’s words: “Pressure is a privilege.” When not running her business or teaching at Sweat Zone, she enjoys time with her man, Sterling, and their two furbabies.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Any Pulsing Movement

Sweat Zone instructor Terrina Heyd in aberdeen

Terrina Heyd

Terrina Heyd is a passionate dance instructor at the ARCC, where she shares her love for the art with her students. Alongside her husband and their two dogs, she finds joy in life.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Candlestick

Sweat Zone instructor Wendy Brunes in aberdeen

Wendy Brunes

Wendy Brunes is a wife and mother of four. She works at Dacotah Bank by day and coaches dance at NSU as well. She loves comfort foods like soup and mac and cheese and you can expect her to bring energy and enthusiasm to your class.

Favorite Workout/Pose:
Sprawl and Grand Plié in Second