Athena Nicolaides

Introduction: ***REMOTE ONLY*** ***SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY*** Are you lacking consistency or motivation in your workouts? Or are you unsure of where to begin or perhaps intimidated by strength training? Or perhaps you are dealing with some ergonomic issues and feel like you’ll never be able to accomplish your fitness goals? You’ve come to the right place. Hello! I’m Athena Nicolaides, certified personal trainer, fitness enthusiast, food lover and mom of two! I have 10+ years of weight lifting experience and have decided to turn my passion for fitness and strength training into a career. I made the choice to become a personal trainer because I wanted to use my own experiences to help others achieve their goals. From my own struggles with chronic pain related to piriformis syndrome, sciatica, hypermobility and pelvic floor dysfunction, I have discovered the importance of staying active, lifting weights and eating healthy. When I was in my 20’s I focused mainly on cardio and when I decided to join a gym to try strength training, I was so intimated that I quit shortly after. Several years later and during my second pregnancy, I was left struggling to walk due to low back and leg pain. The cardio I used to rely on as exercise in the past would no longer be an option. I needed to find another way. Determined to move forward despite my limitations, I started my own simplistic strength training regimen at home with very limited resources. As I progressed and gained more experience, we built our in-home gym to help take my workouts to the next level. I am eager to share my knowledge and experience with you and help you become the best version of yourself. My main goal is to help you realize YOUR full potential! I will work with you to develop healthy and sustainable habits to improve your overall fitness and well-being, no matter where you are on your journey. I like to make training fun and approachable, especially for those that are new and intimidated by strength training and maybe aren’t sure where to begin!