Adam and Julie Kemmerly, owners of Youth Fitness Zone, are living their dream!  Married for more than 20 years, with two daughters, Jordan and Megan, they envisioned the opportunity to create a place that would allow children of all ages and levels of ability to participate in a variety of physical activities in both competitive and noncompetitive atmospheres.  

Their objective in establishing Youth Fitness Zone was to provide children and teens the opportunity to become physically fit and have fun in the process.  They believe physical fitness involves developing upper and lower-body strength, increasing cardiovascular stamina and improving overall balance, coordination, and flexibility.  As children gain positive experiences from physical activity and become physically fit, their self-confidence increases.  Adam and Julie believe a successful fitness program is one that not only produces measurable improvements in strength, coordination and flexibility, but also helps develop a “Can Do” attitude as well.

Adam has 12 years experience as a wrestler and 20+ years strength training experience. He is a National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®), a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and a N.E.S.T.A. certified personal trainer.  He designs and implements strength and conditioning programs for youth 10 years and up, coaches personal training sessions, and develops and implements sports specific training programs.

Julie, a Stillwater native, is a former competitive gymnast and state champion.  She has 15+ years experience as a gymnast, cheerleader, and coach and is responsible for the development of both the recreational and competitive tumbling and gymnastics programs.  Julie is also a USAG certified judge.  As a licensed speech language pathologist, Julie is interested in the overall development of children.  Therefore, programs for toddlers and preschoolers are designed to stimulate cognitive and communication skills as well as physical skills by incorporating music and cooperative activities into the classes.

Adam and Julie have developed their business and strive to operate it in a manner which displays their core values of excellence, integrity, and affirmation.  They feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to serve and encourage others and are delighted with each new smile of achievement they observe!