Beth Bruner
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

Beth graduated from Emporia High School. She played varsity soccer for four years, where, as a team captain, she helped lead her team to place fourth in the state tournament. She has lived in Emporia all her life and is currently attending Emporia State University, where she is a Management Information Systems and Nursing double major. Beth competed as a collegiate soccer player for four years and served as a team captain for three. As of February 3, Beth is testing to become Aerobics and Fitness Association of America certified (AFAA). Come down to Walburn's to talk fitness and see how Beth can help you reach your fitness goals.

Matt Benton
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Assistant Manager

Matt graduated from Emporia High School, where he competed on the basketball team for 4 years, making appearances in the state tournament twice. He also competed in track and field at EHS, where he earned a 2nd place finish in the triple jump and 4th place finish in long jump in the 2005 6A State Championships meet. Matt has lived in Emporia for the entirity of his life, and is currently attending Emporia State University as a Health Promotion major. He originally attended ESU on a track and field scholarship, but unfortunately a knee injury caused him to abruptly end his career. Matt is an avid outdoorsman and loves to hunt and fish, so if he's not busy at school or training clients at the gym, outside is where you will find him. He is Aerobics and Fitness Association of America certified (AFAA). He has a strong desire for helping people reach their fitness goals, so come down to Walburn's and see what he can do for you!

Crystal Naumann
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

Crystal moved to Emporia in 2005 from Greensburg, Kansas to attend ESU and major in Physical Education and Health. In high school, she was involved in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. Crystal has been working at the gym since 2006 as an aerobics instructor and in front desk sales. In 2007, Crystal trained for and competed in her first NANBF figure competion in Liberty, Missouri. She is Aerobics and Fitness Association of America certified (AFAA). Whether you're trying to lose weight, simply trying to tone up or need a fitness plan let Crystal help you reach your goals! Call or come in today to set up an appointment.

Cassidy Andersen
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

Cassidy is a 21-year old native Emporian who grew up on a farm just north of the city limits. He loved being outdoors and helping his father with farm chores. During his childhood, Cassidy became involved in soccer and loved sports in general. He enjoyed football, baseball, and basketball. In addition, Cassidy was also a drummer for a local band he became a part of. None of these things, however, are Cassidy's main hobby--racing four-wheelers. He has been riding them ever since he could throw his leg over the seat. Cassidy once broke his collar bone while riding, and had to sit out the entire football season that year. He became overweight and had developed sports-induced asthma and needed to do something to correct these problems before they took over his life. He started lifting weights and running daily as well as correcting his diet. In just a short while, Cassidy had gotten into the best shape of his life. He developed a great passion for working out, and that led him to become a personal trainer. He began training at a YMCA in Glenwood, Iowa, and decided personal training was the most suitable career for him. Cassidy is currently a junior Health Promotion major at ESU. He really enjoys what he does because he gets the opportunity to help people improve and maintain their health. If he's not at school or at home spending time with friends, you can find him at Walburn's training himself or his clients. Come down and pay him a visit, he would be glad to sit down and talk with you!

Kenny Walburn
Personal Trainer, Fitness Consultant, Co-owner

Kenny Walburn has been in the fitness and personal training world for over 30 years.  He’s a product of his own training, and is still actively participating in competitive bodybuilding.  Throughout his career, he has achieved many prestigious awards as a result of his expertise and hard work.  This includes becoming a six-time National Qualifier with five1^st place finishes in the NPC Masters Division in Wichita, KS, St. Joe, MO, St. Louis, MO, Dallas, TX, and Plano, TX, and one 2^nd place finish in Oklahoma City, OK.  Kenny has been involved in all aspects of personal training, but is now focusing on the wellness of senior citizens.  Call or come in to the gym to set up an appointment with him today!

Jan Plunkett
Group Fitness Instructor

Jan has been teaching group fitness since 1982, when she began teaching aerobics until 1990, and then had 2 sons, Jamie and Jeff. Jamie is 26 year-old personal trainer, and Jeff is a 28 year-old financial advisor. She also has enjoyed having Max, her 6 year-old Great Dane/German Shepard mix. Jan has been happily married for 33 years! She is currently enjoying her career as a Financial Manager at HDS. She also has attended ESU part-time for business classes. Jan began leading group fitness classes at Walburn's in 2003, and has been going strong since then! Jan is an advocate of fitness, as she spends most of her time working out, jogging, and performing yoga. Come see how great Jan can help make you look and feel in her Group Gitness classes!

Karen Guzman
Group Fitness Instructor

Karen Guzman has been teaching classes at Walburn's Athletic Club for almost 3 years. Karen enjoys teaching cardio, step, and toning classes. Before teaching at Walburn's, Karen taught classes at the Emporia Recreation Center. She currently works at Tyson Fresh Foods, Inc. Karen is married and has 2 sons, 8 year-old Brandon and 8 month-old Diego. Check the Group Fitness schedule to come workout with our instructor, Karen!

Maddie Fister
Group Fitness Instructor

Maddie is currently a freshman at ESU, studying Elementary Education and Spanish. Her mom, dad, and sisters live in her hometown, Lawrence, KS. Maddie graduated from Lawrence High School where she play basketball and volleyball. She still enjoys to play on intramural teams at ESU. Maddie began working at Body Boutique-an all women's gym in Lawrence-in 2005. She then fell in love with the health and fitness world. Maddie is enjoying her newfound independence and her busy schedule. She began teaching step aerobics, toning, and cardio conditioning classes at the ESU Recreation Center last fall and has just recently begun to teach classes here at Walburn's Athletic Club. Fitness is her passion, and she loves helping others achieve their fitness goals. Let Maddie help you achieve your goals by checking the Group Fitness schedule and getting in here to have her help whip you into shape!

Makaila McClelland
Group Fitness Instructor

Makaila graduated from Madison, KS where she played volleyball, basketball, track, and cheerleading. She is a senior Health Promotion major with a minor in Marketing. Makaila trained and competed for her first marathon in Las Vegas in 2006, and is currently training for yet another marathon! She has worked at Walburn's Athletic Club since 2007. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, running, being outdoors, traveling, shopping, scrapbooking, and spending time with friends and family. Check the Group Fitness schedule and have Makaila help you reach your fitness goals.

Silvana Rueda
Group Fitness Instructor

Silvana is married with 2 sons and one grandchild. She studied en University Autonoma in Chapingo, Mexico. She is currently employed at Tyson Fresh Foods, Inc. Her favorite colors are blue and pink, and she enjoys cooking, cleaning house, dancing, and shopping. She enjoys instructing Group Fitness classes at Walburn's and motivating anyone involved in the fitness world. Check the Group Fitness schedule and have Silvana help motivate you to reach your fitness goals.

Kara Thomas
Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Kara has been active in the fitness industry since 2001. She started instructing in March 2007, teach Step, Core Cardio, and Hi/Lo. She was then certified to teach Zumba in April 2007 and is a member of the Zumba Instructors Network. Kara has had a love for dance and music her entire life and still continues to take ballroom dancing in Kansas City. Kara is married and has two children, a six year-old daughter and 2 1/2 year-old son. She has lived in Emporia for 10 years after meeting her husband at ESU where she graduated in December 1997. Check the Group Fitness schedule to get a great workout with Kara!