About Chris Giesking
Certifications
M.S. Masters – Human Movement – ATSU
B.S. Health Promotion – UNI
Master Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Adjunct Professor SPC - NASM
Behavior Change Specialist - NASM
Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Exercise Specialist - NASM
Performance Enhancement Specialist CFSC – Certified Functional Strength Coach
FMS – Functional Movement Systems
CrossFit Level 1 Certification & CrossFit Mobility Certification
Active Life Rx PMT
Performance Movement Techniques TFW (Training for Warriors)
3D MAPS – Movement Analysis Performance System/Move U Method – Certification
Veteran - Army Ranger
I grew up on a farm in Titonka, Iowa, and was blessed to have great parents and inspiring mentors who instilled in me a good work ethic and a positive attitude. Being a multi-sport athlete in high school, I was lucky enough to find rugby at the University of Northern Iowa where I learned the value of teamwork and was fortunate to play in the Div II National Championship my senior year. After graduating with a degree in Health Promotion, I interned as a Personal Trainer for LifeTime Fitness in Eagan, Minnesota. During my internship, I was also an active member of the Minnesota National Guard.
In 2005, I was deployed to Iraq for 22 months with the Red Bulls, 34th Infantry Division. My time in Iraq was mentally challenging and full of life lesson experiences. I’ll forever be grateful to have served with some of the finest men & women on this earth. Iraq allowed me to learn the value of selfless service and honor. Returning to the fitness industry in 2008, I went back to school and earned a Master’s Degree in Human Movement. During this time, I worked as a Corrective Exercise Specialist at the Life Wellness Center in Lakeville, Minnesota, and continued serving in the military. It was at this time that I requested Army Ranger School and stayed in the military to complete a lifelong goal. Ranger training allowed me to learn leadership, duty, and a never-quit mentality, “Rangers Lead the Way”. Four years later my time with the Army was over and Mi5 Fitness & CrossFit Lakeville was founded.
Mi5 Fitness has allowed me to learn the value of community. The Mi5 Fitness community has inspired me to “be the change, I wish to see in the world”. In 2014 I took on a teaching position at St. Paul College, instructing students in personal training. Teaching has allowed me to give back what I have been taught and develop the mastery of human movement. The journey is the reward and learning is a lifelong passion of mine. Finish Strong is one of my favorite sayings and is my favorite advice to give others on their own fitness journey.
Do Not Cut what can be un-tied
Do Not Untie what can be adjusted
Do Not Adjust what can be directed, and
Do Not Direct what can be self-directed
Email: chris@mi5fitness.com
