Feel stronger and steadier with expert guidance every step.
Live the Retirement You Imagined
After just 4 weeks of training with us, you’ll start to notice improvements in your:
Strength
Feel more capable in your everyday life—from lifting groceries to getting up off the floor with ease.
Balance
Move confidently without the fear of falling, whether you're walking on uneven ground or reaching overhead.
Endurance
Do more without needing to rest—enjoy longer walks, active time with grandkids, or a full day out.
Confidence
Rebuild trust in your body and your abilities. Feel empowered to stay independent and live life on your terms.
Mood
Experience the mental and emotional boost that comes from moving better, staying active, and feeling in control.
What to Expect at Class
We coach you through simple, effective movements that build real strength and balance
Class is 45 mins long
10-15min dynamic warm up
with various body weight movements and some balance exercises to get things moving.
5-10min workout instruction
Nick demonstrates the movements in the workout and helps with member technique prior to starting the workout.
8-15min workout
Typically, there will be 2-4 movements in the workout for the day and our coaches are there to guide you and help modify things as needed so you enjoy the workout and feel successful.
Start slow and take breaks!
When you are just starting out, we encourage you to take your time and take breaks as needed until you get accustomed to the exercises.
5 min ball game
We'll do various games to work on balance and coordination.
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5min stretching
High Five. We're Done!
1: Embrace our community
You’re never doing this alone. We support each other every step of the way.
2:Challenge yourself
Just enough to grow stronger—safely, and at your own pace.
3: Have fun
Movement should feel good. We laugh, encourage each other, and make it something to look forward to.
How We Make This Possible
Our Strength & Balance Class is built around 3 simple but powerful principles:
Why Choose Us
We coach you through simple, effective movements that build real strength and balance
Coached Every Step
You’ll never have to guess if you’re doing something correctly. We guide you through every movement.
Personalized Movements
Had a joint replacement, arthritis, or just getting back into activity? We adjust movements to fit you.
Energy, Not Exhaustion
Our workouts are designed to build strength without leaving you wiped out. You'll feel energized, not exhausted.
Getting Started
Most members prior exercise experience is walking. You don’t need to be “in shape” to start here.
Supportive Group
You’ll be part of a welcoming, encouraging community that keeps you consistent and confident.
Meet the Coach
Coach/Physical Therapist
The alphabet soup behind my name just means I've had a lot of training and am a specialist when it comes to helping people move better.
I started out as an athletic trainer and have experience working with Division 1 collegiate football, gymnastics and track. As a physical therapist, I have helped hundreds of older adults become more fit, healthy, and engaged in life. I also have a strength and conditioning certification and CrossFit certificate.
"The needs of the older adult and Olympic athlete differ by scale, not by type."
Dr. Nicholas Rech, PT, DPT, CSCS, CF-L1
I think my experience has uniquely prepared me to serve older adults by bringing the same strength and conditioning principles used for athletes to folks 55+ but at a level they can manage. If you stand up from a chair, that's a squat. If you pick something heavy up from the floor, that's a deadlift. So if you want to continue to do stuff like that well into your later years, its a good idea to train those movements and train them correctly.
We can get away with not taking great care of our bodies when we are younger. But for most people, once the 50-60’s and beyond start rolling around, that health we took for granted is not going to be there unless we are intentional about it.
That means training your:
Strength
Endurance
Balance
Coordination
As a physical therapist, I've seen many people wait until they are very deconditioned and weak before seeking help. Don't be that person. You can improve at any age. Yes, these improvements can take longer as you age, but they can still occur.
Sure there is some discomfort with exercise at times. But there's also a lot of discomfort with giving up things you like to do or losing your independence because you don't have the strength, balance or endurance anymore.
"It’s not just about how long you live. It’s about the quality of that time. Live Stronger. Live Longer."
The group we have now is an awesome group of ladies who are all committed to improving their physical fitness. You’re gonna sweat a little bit but we also have fun! Men are welcome too! But so far none have been brave enough to try it. A supportive community is the backbone of this class. I want members to enjoy and look forward to the challenges and fun every week.
What our Clients Say
As a Primal Health Coach, I truly believe in getting maximum results with minimal effort. Nick is a gem. His classes scale from beginner to experienced and for me, are just the right dose. Challenging, but you leave feeling refreshed, not burnt out! Every session is different, making sure your body can move in multiple ways. This is essential for balance and mobility at any age. I highly recommend trying him out! I also used him as a Physical Therapist. I was very happy with my plan and the fast progress! He pushed me to my capabilities!
–Anna Fruehling
Nick does a great job! The class size is perfect and each member gets training and coaching designed just for them.
-Jenny McDermott
I started attending Nick's balance and strength class at the age of 67. I couldn’t have imagined how much I’ve benefited since joining. Physically, mentally and socially. I never dreamed I would HATE to miss an exercise class. Nick is a good person and a great coach! I highly recommend this activity.
-Lynn Gipe
Frequently Asked Questions
First class is free.
First month is $45.
After that the membership is $90 a month.
Monday and Thursday at 3:15pm.
Tuesday and Friday at 8:30am.
This is an out of pocket service but you might check if your insurance has a benefit where they reimburse you for all or a portion of your membership.
Is it safe for you to continue not to exercise? If you think forward 10 years, what does your life look like if you don’t start coming to class? We are there to guide you to make sure you are doing the movements correctly, modify them if needed so they feel good to you and minimize soreness and risk of muscle strain or injury. But as with any exercise program there is a small chance of injury.
Fill out the waiver form HERE. Call or text Nick @ 308-380-3544 to let him know which class you plan to attend.
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