CoreFit

Discover Your Fit Life

You’ve tried other gyms and diets that only last until life kicks back in, but these obstacles haven’t stopped you from looking for the right place. At CoreFit, you’ll find that personalized path that makes all the difference. You’ll meet people that inspire you to go further than you’ve gone alone.

This is the gym where your fit life takes off.

Programs

COMPASS

Because life’s just beginning after age 50.

Retirement, grandkids, and the opportunity to see more of the world are finally within reach. You've worked hard to get here but one concern still weighs on your mind, will you have the physical ability to enjoy it all? Your health is your last obstacle and you’re ready to make sure it doesn't hold you back. COMPASS is the program where you can start enjoying the freedom of the fit life.

Success Stories

Joining Corefit not only met and exceeded what I had hoped to find in a gym and team of coaches, it unexpectedly gifted me with a community of folks with similar desires and passions, many of whom are now my closest friends. There have certainly been big accomplishments along the way to celebrate – 100 lbs lost, first solo hike, first Spartan, clocking a 7:40 mile - but it was the individual, daily choices and wins that cemented my new identity and life. So much so that despite taking on a second job last year that made for a 70-hour work week, I continue to show up for workouts and runs, even when it means rolling in after a 10-hour grave shift. It is who I am. I was once afraid, living a small life that I worked to control at every turn. I now intentionally take on fears and chase after life, seeking the edge of things in a life that is wide open and full of possibility. I am strong, mentally and physically. I am an athlete and a runner. I delight in who I am and live a hope and excitement for a life that exceeds anything I dared to want or expect of it. All because of a single decision, made hundreds of times over. Do hard things.

I am Tethra, I am 45 years old and I am an athlete.
My name is Lynn. My current age is level 65. I signed on with CoreFit in 2009 because a Bootcamp class was being offered which sounded like fun. I didn’t need to lose weight but I wanted overall fitness. The gym offers a variety of classes at different times of the day to suit your needs. On the occasional day when you don’t want to go….it’s the coaches and community of people that keep you motivated to show up. So much positive energy! Consistently showing up a few times a week since 2009 has allowed me to stay active outside of the gym. I enjoy hiking, skiing, MTB, trail/road running and OCR. This gym can be a great fit for anybody. The coaches will modify any workout for you. The members are super friendly and class sizes are kept small.
In January 2008, I stepped on the scale, weighing more than I ever had in my life. I had tried everything to lose weight – Weight Watchers, Curves, Phen-Fen, etc., only to gain back what I lost, and more. This time I was determined to lose the weight and develop a healthier lifestyle. I started working out with Kurt in Jan, 2008. He came up with an exercise program and nutritional plan (not a diet!) that worked for me; he was always pushing me to work a little harder, a little farther each time I worked out. His confidence in my ability to achieve my goals is what has kept me motivated. Since I started with Kurt, I have lost 55 pounds of FAT and dropped from 48% to under 23% body fat while putting on 12 pounds of lean body tissue and the weight has stayed off and I am motivated to continue! Kurt has convinced me that a sound nutritional and exercise plan is the only way to achieve my goals – and not fads, gimmicks, and weight-loss pills.

– Cindi, age 68 and CoreFit member since 2008
Did you want to join an exercise class? ...not really. I’m too old, I’ll never be able to do all that stuff, not for me.

Then I found out that the instructor has a background in Physical Therapy and that your workouts will be modified to fit your ability. (Now here’s a person that could actually understand what recovering from total knee surgery is like.)

Now I was getting mildly interested and thought, “I’ll try a couple of classes.”

After several classes and meeting some of the nicest, most supportive people I’ve ever met, my interest was growing.

Then I discover that I actually had MORE energy after each class. And most surprisingly, I was losing weight. That was when I realized what I thought I needed, was sleeping late and taking it easy... was oh so wrong! What I needed to feel better and have more energy and confidence was to get moving. (Who would ever have guessed that you could start lifting weights at age 80). And who knows, I could actually get back to the weight I have on my driver’s license...

There is never a boring class at CoreFit. Plus you get great music for added inspiration.

– Judy Indorf
This was an actual email sent towards the end of one of our challenges:

"I just wanted to say thank you for offering these awesome classes. I was having some health issues and had my bloodwork re-tested last week, in 5 weeks all of my numbers have lowered significantly and my doctors are thrilled. I attribute it to the working out and diet change I started with CoreFit. This class has helped so much obviously with my health but with my mental state as well. I feel so good after I attend class and you’ve made me feel empowered to work through the workout. So thank you. See you Monday,"

– CoreFit member since 2014

Trainers

Kurt Salquist

Master Trainer

Our bodies were meant to move. When I was younger I wanted to move fast to compete in sports. But wisdom, experience, my love for the outdoors, and my years as a father shifted my motivation and left me wanting to move better in order to live more.

I wrote my first fitness and nutrition program as a NSCA certified personal trainer in 2005. Since finding my purpose as a coach and founder of CoreFit inc, I have designed programs for thousands of individuals. Over that time I have realized how important it is that they love the journey. Most focus on the destination, believing that health and fitness require sacrifices (specifically food, time, and money) in order to get there and experience success. I believe it’s the opposite. I want people to fall in love with the process. I suspect that guiding desire is why you’ll find so many members who have been with CoreFit for years, even decades. It starts by making the smallest changes, which - with time and consistency - accumulate to life changing results.

I feel so fortunate to get to join them on this rewarding journey. I wake up excited to learn and continually challenge my creativity in order to keep things exciting and new. I get to be a life-changer with CoreFit.

Darren Salquist

Personal Trainer/Life Changer

“Success is a series of small victories”

If you are reading this you have already made a decision to pursue change in your life, congratulations on taking that step.

Life is about actions and inactions. Today is the day you focus on actions. Taking small steps to build momentum in the direction that will best serve you and do something your future self will thank you for.

As a Personal Trainer/Life Changer, I “GET” to help people change their lives and this is what I have been doing for more than 20 years. I help individuals like yourself accomplish their goals by making small changes in their life that lead to bigger changes. You will determine “What’s Important Now” and I will help you construct pathways to achieve your goals. We will break them down into small and easy steps which will lead to building momentum in the direction you want to go. I am there for accountability and to help guide you along your journey to finding the best version of you. You are not meant to live a mediocre life, but a life full of challenges and adventures.

There is no magic pill, this will take hard work, discipline and the ability to love where you are, at this moment, and love who you are capable of being. Believe in yourself and know together, as a team, we will be looking back on this journey of change and celebrating your decision to take action, today!

Darren Salquist,
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Certified Life Coach
Bachelor’s in Business
Spartan Athlete
Life Changer

Ellis Carlson

BS Exercise Science

Ellis attended undergrad at EWU earning his degree in exercise science. He also has experience assisting in physical therapy settings where he works 1 on 1 with patients aiding in their rehab process. Ellis has always loved fitness and quickly realized that getting to train others to be the best version of themselves is what fuels his life.

Among other things, he prides himself in his unique training approach which he has crafted through years of sport-specific training and creating fitness programs for those just starting their journey. This training approach allows him to work with a variety of clients including, athletes, the 9-5ers, and retired folks, ensuring that they get to continue to do (or return to doing) what they love.

In his off time, Ellis enjoys being in the mountains hiking, hunting and snowboarding during the snowy months.

Betsy Urquhart

NASM-Certified Personal Trainer

It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty & strength of which the body is capable. — Seneca

For as long as I can remember I’ve been in awe of muscular human physiology. Being neither naturally strong nor athletically gifted I assumed that such strength, muscularity, and power were gifts that some people were given and that others were not. I was not.

In college, my interest in human health and physiology led me to a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant where I enjoyed studying the finer points of physiology, body mechanics, and rehabilitation. I especially appreciated the overarching OT concept of helping people achieve their highest level of function post-injury and in chronic disability situations.

I utilized my degree less in a clinical setting and more in my daily life as I became a mom. More opportunities to use my OT degree came in the form of volunteer work with local refugee resettlement and medical relief trips to African villages. While in Africa I often marveled at the strength of the local villagers, especially the women, who had incredibly muscular frames built from simple diets and the repetitive physical tasks required in their everyday lives.

When my kids all graduated, I was in what can only be described as the absolute worst shape of my life both mentally & physically. I turned to working out in my backyard to gain a sense of control over my life. I began to realize that I had the ability through nutrition research, & consistent physical effort to change my body and to feel better. As it turned out, a simple diet and repetitive lifting of heavy objects was the right recipe for creating a strong body for myself, just as it was for the African villagers. As the months progressed, I began to see muscles develop and I was hooked.

That following year I worked my way through my National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Training Certification which built nicely on my OT background. I began the rewarding work of coaching people as they navigated the often-confusing world of health & fitness.

As a coach, I look forward to helping you find the best version of YOU no matter your starting point. Whether your goals are aesthetic or functional, I’m here to engage, encourage and support you all the way to the finish line.

Discover Your Fit Life

Programs

Personal Training

Mindset Coaching

Group Classes

Hybrid Programs

Spartan Race & OCR Training

Corrective Exercise & Injury Prevention