09/10/2026
From Kim: My fitness journey started in 2012 after I quit smoking and gained about 40 pounds. Apparently Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were not a great substitute for ci******es. 😂
When I started, I couldn’t do a single push-up or sit-up. I was really just trying to lose the weight and feel better, but somewhere along the way, fitness became a much bigger part of my life. I fell in love with getting stronger, seeing what my body was capable of, and the confidence that came from continuing to show up for myself.
I earned my NASM Personal Training certification in 2018 and have taught a little bit of everything over the years: barbell and dumbbell strength, resistance bands, heavy bag boxing, HIIT, cardio rowing, and suspension training. I’m currently working toward my ISSA Mat Pilates certification, with Precision Nutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coach up next.
But what I love most about teaching has never been just the workout. I love encouraging, empowering, and mentoring women and helping them realize they are stronger and more capable than they think.
I don’t believe fitness has to be about being perfect, looking a certain way, or punishing yourself with workouts. It should add something positive to your life. My goal is to meet women where they are, challenge them to keep growing, celebrate the wins along the way, and create a space where they feel supported while doing it.
Because I still remember the woman who couldn’t do one push-up — and I know how powerful it feels to discover that you can.
