Michael Lee has joined the staff of Anytime Fitness in Albert Lea as a certified personal trainer.

Active in athletics his entire life, Lee became interested in personal training after dozens of people would ask his advice on exercise choice, diet and other areas. He received his training and certification from the American Council on Exercise, America’s most widely recognized and respected training body.

Lee’s passion is to show people just how easy and rewarding a fitness program can be. He has experience training youth on up to elder adults and specializes in programs that build strength and trim bodyfat. His style is to encourage fun and variety in every session.

Coming from a family whose exercise habits were non existent, Lee was often encouraged not to build his body. Losing his father at an early age has served as inspiration to lead by example. Today, as a father to four sons, his commitment to lead a healthy lifestyle is ever present.

He is training for a natural bodybuilding contest being held in 2010. Natural bodybuilding contestants are subjected to extensive drug testing and must pass a polygraph test to compete.

A certified personal trainer can help you discover a new you. For more information about getting into spring shape, contact Lee through Anytime Fitness in Albert Lea at 377-8451. Anytime Fitness is located in the Northbridge Mall and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.