Katie Ekema

Katie Ekema is originally from Tyler, Minnesota. She is a former three-sport athlete from RTR High School, with 15 years dedicated to gymnastics. She became the SD Vault State Champion. She was coached by her mom, which sparked her interest in exercise science after seeing the impact it made on not just herself, but many other teammates. Katie earned an Associate’s Degree in Exercise Science at Alexandria Technical Community College and continued her education at Concordia College. Katie joined the Rise team in the spring of 2025. She is passionate about functional fitness, focusing on exercises that enhance real-life activities and overall well-being.

Outside of Rise

In her free time, Katie enjoys finding new ways to challenge herself, learning about health, spending quality time with family and friends, going for long walks, listening to music, and watching movies. Fun Fact: Katie is related to a Rockstar.