Coach Kristen

Where are you from?

• I was born at Fort Carson, CO, but I’ve lived in the Erie area the majority of my life.

 

What are your certifications/accolades? How long have you been training?

• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer for 3 years! (been training people for 4 years) 

• TFW Level 1 & 2

• BS EU 18’, MS GU 19’

 

What activities were you involved in high school/college?

• NW: volleyball, basketball, & track & field, student gov.

• EU: track & field walk on 2014-2016, EU Exercise Science Club 

• GU: Women’s LAX strength & conditioning, GU Exercise Science Club 

 

What are your roles at the gym? When did you start working here?

• I am a (busy lol) individual and group coach at EFA! I started in August 2019, was on a hiatus for 7 months, and began coaching again in January 2021. 

 

Do you have any specialties when it comes to training?

• I’d say I generally specialize in weight lifting when it comes to training. My specialties lie in strength and conditioning of athletes, but I enjoy facilitating all forms of training! 

 

What’s your favorite exercise movement/type of exercise?

• Lifting heavy & mobility 

• Fav exercise = lunges, fav mobility exercise = up/down dog

 

What are your favorite hobbies besides working out?

• Besides working out, I like hiking with my dogs and gardening! 

 

What is your favorite food?

• Ice cream 

 

What do you value in life? 

• True happiness and genuine relationships

 

What is your WHY?

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Fitness and the lifestyle associated with it has molded me into someone who has a passion for learning, teaching, and making a difference in the lives of others. Body positivity as a young lady is something most women admit to struggling with from adolescence into adulthood. Even though I was active and ‘fit’ as a young girl, I still struggled with body image. I have gone through it: body dysmorphia, disordered eating, overexercising, and then the dreaded depression and weight gain. My love for sports and physical activity prompted me to change my major my 1st semester in college to exercise science, my true passion. It was at this point I decided it is my purpose to help educate people about the benefits of regular exercise. My goal is to help people work towards and reach the mindset change from negative feelings about themselves and their bodies to body positivity. 

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