About Us

My name is Thea Ward and I am very excited to be a part of the team of incredible trainers at Gold’s Gym Bismarck. Two things those who know me would say about me are: I am a very proud auntie to the most handsome 1 year old boy Brantley Scott and second - I love being a personal trainer. I grew up in Minot, North Dakota dancing for the Minot High School Varsity Dance team as well as the Minot State University Dance team. For years I never had to worry about being fit as it was a part of my life. After I was done dancing for MSU I put on a little over 120 pounds. After a medical scare I decided it was time to change my life. I lost 100 pounds and have maintained that for 4 years. I am a proud member of the North Dakota Army National Guard and have had the privilege of assisting in leading PT programs for the Colorado Army National Guard RSP program alongside Army Master Fitness Trainer SGT Ken Weichert.
I know first-hand the struggles of implementing a successful lifestyle change. No matter your goals I will be alongside you until you reach them. My goal is to do so in a fun, motivating manner that allows for you to enjoy the process. Let’s get started on your journey to a happier – healthier you.

Personal Trainer Bio:                                 

Thea Ward - Personal Trainer since: October, 2011

Certification:
Certified Personal Trainer, NCCPT
Group Fitness Instructor, NETA

MCT, Myofascial Compression Technique Certification - Trigger Point Performance

MMACS, MMA Conditioning Specialist, NASM
Fit to Fight Level 1 Tactical Fitness Instructor, SGT Ken Weichert

Advanced Tactical Boot Camp Instructor, SGT Ken Weichert
Tabata Bootcamp™ Certified, Mindy Mylrea

TRX Level 1 Suspension Trainer

IDEA Fitness & Health Assistant, PT West 2013

IDEA Fitness & Health Assistant, World 2013

Empower! Fitness Assistant, Minneapolis 2013
IDEA Fitness & Health Member
PTontheNet Member
CPR & AED Certified

Experience: Being in shape was not difficult for me when I was younger as I danced competitively in both high school and college. I put on 120 pounds following dance and my quality of life diminished. After losing 100 pounds and maintaining that for 4 years I realized I could use my experience to help others improve their quality of life. I have been training ever since. I managed two Snap Fitness Locations while training out of both. I decided I wanted to focus primarily on training and have been with Gold's ever since.

Areas of Focus: I strive to be a well rounded trainer, focusing on all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Whether your goal is to lose weight, be stronger, or simply be a happier – healther you; I am here to help.
Highlights: Over the past year I have had the privilege of training with some of the top fitness professionals in the country including; Patrick Goudeau, Dr. Len Kravitz, Shaun T, Brett Klika, Jeanette Jenkins, Todd Durkin, Jay Blahnik, Robert Sherman, Marc Lebert, Billy Blanks, Josh Crosby & SGT Ken Weichert. Some of my continuing education credits I have obtained through workshops include: Kick It! – Kickboxing Certification, BOSU® HIIT Extreme, SPRI® 360 Training: Explosive Cardio, SPRI Boot Camp: Operation Excessive Force™, H.I.I.T Certified, Play, Passion and Profit: Formula for Designing Youth Athletic Programs Course, SPRI KettleBALL Workshop: Operation Breaking Barriers™, The Female Training Advantages 2012, HIIT vs. Continuous Endurance Training, Research and Heart Rate Training. SPRI® Step 360 Pro VIIT Core, ShockWave, SPRI® Ropes Gone Wild, SPRI® Step 360 VIIT Circuit Challenge, Equal But Not the Same – Designing Workout Programs for Women, Fierce TKO™, Body Weight Blast, TRX® Training for Body Transformation, FUNdamentals of Youth Fitness, Hollywood Trainer Bootcamp,Succesful Small Group Personal Training, The Naked Workout: No Equipment Necessary, Cooperative Chaos! Integrating Interaction Boot Camp Style!, TRX Suspension & Rip Training Fusion, Progressing Beginning Clients, Lebert Fitness: The Great Equalizer Workout, MMA Workout Secrets, TRX Training for Mobility & Flexibility, The NEW rules of Circuit Training, Lebert Fitness: Cool Tools and Programs for Boot Camp & Small Group Training, Simple SMR Strategies to Improve Function, MMA Fitness Boot Camp, Perform Better®: Xtreme Sport Conditioning with Todd Durkin, Why Your Personal Story Is Your Most Valuable Asset—Create Your Story! with Bo Eason, Yoga Sculpt, LeBARRE by Lebert Fitness, Body Weight Foundations by Lebert Fitness, TRX®: Advanced Suspension Training®, Athlete’s Performance: Lessons From a Sprinter-Integrating Running Technique Into Training, Build Your Brand with TRX,  RELEASE, TPPT: Myofascial Compression Techniques for HIIT Functional Training,Learning to Assess Movement Dysfunction, Let the Games Begin! Skills, Drills, Games and Tricks for Socializing and Energizing Your Tribe,Back to Basics With Anatomy, Balancing Hormones for Optimal Weight Loss, SPRI® 360 Strength, Calories vs Hormones….How Stress Affects Body Composition Change, SPRI® 360 Circuit Challenge, SPRI® 360 XT Fusion.

Conferences Attended: IDEA Personal Trainer Institute West May 2013, IDEA World August 2013, Snap Fitness International Convention September 2012, Empower! Fitness Denver October 2012, Empower! Fitness Fusion Chicago March 2013. Snap Fitness Road Show Minneapolis April 2012

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