Lexi
Lexi has a B.S. in Recreation Management from Illinois State University, became an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer in 2018, and a CrossFit Level-1 Coach in 2021. She joined the staff at GND Strength Society in Chicago’s West Loop in 2023 and became General Manager later that year.
As a coach, Lexi works diligently alongside her clients to help them reach their goals by building long-term client-coach relationships with an open dialogue and creating a plan that fits each client. What is proven to be true scientifically holds significance in training, but every plan will fail without adherence. We aren’t just creating a one-way route to the end goal, we are forming habits that can be applied to your everyday life.
@lxlfts_
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Jo
Jo attended the University of Illinois where she found her passion for coaching. Since becoming a NASM-certified trainer, she has coached athletes ranging from middle school track athletes to senior rowing teams. She has spent the last two years coaching adult athletes including dancers, golfers, marathon runners, and Muay Thai competitors. Jo believes there is an athlete in everybody, and finds joy in bringing them out.
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Riley
Riley has been a powerlifting coach for six years and is an ISSA Certified Trainer as well as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In addition, she is certified as a pre- and post-Natal Coach and a Menopause Coaching Specialist. Riley believes in being intentional with training and focuses on strong communication between her clients. From beginner to experienced, all levels of lifters are welcome on her team.
@riley.habitual
Melissa
Melissa has coached a variety of competitive powerlifters and general fitness clients both in person and online over the past six years. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist through ISSA. She is also a Pre-Script Level 1 and Precision Nutrition Level 1 certified coach. She prides herself on creating a safe and constructive space for clients of all levels. She is also a competitive powerlifter who has achieved international elite totals across four separate weight classes.
@carbsandprs
Alex
Alex is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer who graduated from UIC with a B.S. in kinesiology. While at UIC she was an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Flames and started her own powerlifting journey. In 2023 she competed in her first bodybuilding show, and she is currently in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Northwestern University.
Alex works with people of all levels with the goal of giving them the tools to take control of their lives, accomplish their goals, and continue to be active for life.
@extendo.legs
