Since moving to Minnesota from the East Coast, the Austin Y has provided me with community, and has instilled a sense of community within me.
My fitness journey began from a young age: my dad is a powerlifter, a personal trainer, and coach for a Special Olympics weightlifting team, which I coached alongside him. I am grateful to have learned how to coach from someone like him, and I hope to be just as motivating, understanding, and knowledgeable.
Strength training and being a strong woman gave me a lot of confidence and allowed me to enjoy exercise is a new and engaging way. I firmly believe that exercise is a wonderful opportunity for self-care, and that it should be engaging, enjoyable, and just the right amount of challenging.