I am a Purdue graduate with a degree in Movement and Sport Sciences.  Striving to live a healthy lifestyle along with staying physically fit have always been of high importance to me.  I enjoy challenging myself and trying new things whether it is a new workout routine or an unfamiliar sport.  I love working with [...]

I graduated with my Master’s degree in Educational Studies from Purdue University in August, 2011.  While studying for this degree, I served as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in the intercollegiate athletic department.  I also received my Bachelor’s degree from Purdue in 2008, majoring in Movement and Sports Science and partcipating as a [...]

Personal Trainers (from left); Fonda Smith, Kathy Cherry, Dan Ritchie, owner and facility manager, Matt Bandelier.

With a background in the fitness industry, degrees in health and fitness, and an interest in “opening our own place and doing it a little bit differently,” Dan Ritchie and [...]

“When Dr. Dan at Miracles Fitness asked me if I would be interested in a 12 week training program, I jumped at the opportunity.  But, inside I was a little hesitant.  How was I going to commit to this when my plate was already so full?

I am a mother of a 2 ½ year old [...]

“As I approach 40 years old, I find my thoughts repeatedly returning to my overall health and fitness.  Three months ago I was pretty depressed about my physical condition, knowing something needed to be done, but not knowing where to start and suffering from pretty low motivation.

When  Dan Ritchie from Miracles Fitness asked me to [...]