Carson Myers

Major: Kinesiology and Health

Company/Organization: Farm Bureau Financial Services

Company/Organization website: https://www.fbfs.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13835234852&gbraid=0AAAAABQy_4k0pi-LwrPARsxo5S5DIZ6mV&gclid=CjwKCAjwvqjOBhAGEiwAngeQndZn_MbUjHP6ritzo--XfnAHBmSlh4ekbnzu0s-Fepk5CUaZwdP4YBoCe3gQAvD_BwE

Destination: West Des Moines, Iowa

Timeframe: Spring 2026

Advisor/Coordinator Email: dpower@iastate.edu

Responsibilities

Lead group fitness classes 1-3 times a day. Lead mental health walks, stretching and fitness challenges. Write fitness plans and spread fitness information to all Farm Bureau Employees though Teams. Work through biometrics and fitness assessments tracking and uploading through Excel. Create Health Bits through Canva focusing on different aspects of health and wellness.

Accomplishments

My first time being comfortable teaching group fitness without the aid of my supervisor! This took about 2-3 weeks but after this point I really started to enjoy teaching.

Learning experience

I learned how to project my voice better along with leadership and communication skills through group training.

What advice would you give?

Experience all of the clubs and opportunities that the University has to offer, including personal training certification, weight club!

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