Meet Coach Kristin

Hi!  I'm Kristin and I love pizza. Ironically, I need to eat gluten free but that doesn't stop me from enjoying food!

 I am over 40 years old, a wife, a mom, a former math teacher, a powerlifter, and a personal trainer, powerlifting coach, and nutrition coach. I am originally from the Youngstown, Ohio area and I have lived in Las Vegas and now Nashville, Tennessee.

My fitness story is much like so many others. Life happens. My focus was on my family and my career, definitely not me or my body. I had no concern about what I ate or how much I moved.  That all caught up to me in a big way when I realized that my poor nutrition and extra weight was putting me at risk for heart disease, diabetes, among other things. I imagined my son without his mom and that's all it took to get me researching what I could do to lose weight. Through a friend, I found strength training and the idea of eating for my goals using macros.

​Fast forward several years and here I am! I never started this journey to become a competitive powerlifter but life has a funny way of bringing things into your path when you least expect them. I have held dozens of state of Tennessee USPA and WRPF powerlifting records, 12 National USPA powerlifting records, 2 IPL World Records, and achieved an elite total for my age and weight class with USPA.  It still feels funny to say even as I type this but I am proud of that accomplishment.​

Certifications:

- ISSA Certified Elite Personal Trainer

- ISSA Strength and Conditioning Coach

- ISSA Youth Fitness Trainer

- ISSA Powerlifting Instructor

- Girls Gone Strong Women's Coaching Specialist

- Girls Gone Strong Menopause Coaching Specialist

- NCI Nutrition Level 1

- AFPA Nutrition Consultant

- Barbell Rehab Method Certified

- Unique Considerations for Female Barbell Athletes (Barbell Rehab)

- Clean Health Nutrition Coach Levels 1, 2, & 3

- Clean Health Strength Systems Level 1 & 2

- Powerlifting Coach - USPA

- WRPF/PLU State Referee

I am a teacher by nature and nothing excites me more than helping another person meet their health and fitness goals, whatever they may be.  I am driven by progress, small accomplishments, and the happiness that comes from a person feeling good in their own skin. If I can even have a small part in their story, I am honored. ​If you have any questions about me or what I do, please don't hesitate to contact me.​ I would love for you to join me on Instagram and in our free private Facebook group for strong women! Also, I'd love for you to subscribe to  my YouTube Channel!