I was a gymnast and dancer growing up, and a college-level cheerleader. I was blessed to have some really knowlegable coaches who emphasized the importance of conditioning for strength, performance, and injury prevention.

I love the high I get from challenging myself in the gym. I feel like with each rep of every lift, I'm bettering myself, not just physically, but mentally too. There are so many days when I wake up, the negativity creeps in, and I think, 'I have no idea how I'm gonna make it through today,' and then somehow, I find the strength to not only train, but to push myself harder and farther than I ever thought was possible.