Barbell Blondie Personal Training

Natalie has been a game changer to my workouts! My workouts are so dialed in to my needs and goals so that I'm working out smarter and more efficiently. She's helped me bounce back from a back and hip injury and now I'm able to move without restrictions. She holds me accountable and makes sure I'm consistently working out 4+ times a week. I'm also able to seamlessly use my workout programs while I travel. Proof is in the pudding: I've increased my Tonal strength score from 232 to 397 (almost doubling my strength!) since I started working with Natalie!
Mar 16th, 2024

Natalie is an amazing trainer. She has helped and encouraged me as I work to get myself in better shape. If I have any issues with my back or shoulder she changes the routine to accommodate that. Natalie has also created special programs of stretches to help with my back/ shoulder issues, along with my regular routines. I have been working with her for over a year now, and I am a stronger person because of it.
Sep 3rd, 2023

I stared working with Natalie, aka Barbell Blondie, 2 months ago. I found her on the Tonal home workout system. When I first signed up, I looked at all the trainers and seemed to gravitate to her programs. Her energy is high, positive, and infectious. I found myself looking forward to her workouts just because of how I felt about myself after. But I have had 3 back surgeries over the years and my weaknesses due to my issues caught up with me. I was again down for the count. Months went by where I couldnt strength train anymore. I have truly liked exercising my whole life, I even became a personal trainer in my earlier life. But my back weaknesses always seem to catch up with me leaving me down for months, weeks and a few times even years. This last bout was a little less than a year ago. Through it all, I was able to do light cardio but could not lift even a 3 lb weight. It got to the point where I couldnt even bend down to pet my dogs let alone pick them up. I would wake up every morning not knowing if I would get those jolts of electric pain that seems to come and go without rhyme or reason. I had a tonal that hadnt been used in 6 months and needed to figure something out to change this situation. I had started following Natalie on Instagram when I first got my tonal. I thoughtmaybe she works with clients virtually. I needed help at this point to function in my daily life. Having my muscles back would be icing! I knew I couldnt do this myself so I DMd her. We talked and I decided to start working with her. She has literally SAVED me! Its only been 8 weeks, but I dont wake up with that severe electric pain anymore. I can bend, pick up my dogs, carry a laundry basket etcmost things I dont really want to do (all the chores etc) but need to do to function. (I never thought Id be so grateful to pick up a laundry basket!). We did an extremely thorough intake the first session and Natalie created some workouts easing me back into exercise and movement. I was incredibly impressed with the app she uses. So easy and straightforward. I was given workouts to do on my own if I chose (which I did!). Now Im Pain free, feeing great and pushing for the next step. I now workout with Natalies routines 3x a week, was able to add a Pilates class (for more back support) and still do my cardio daily. As Ive gotten stronger, Natalie has changed the workouts which keeps it fun and new. Natalie is the full package! She is extremely knowledgeable, has empathy beyond words, works at a pace youre comfortable with but will most definitely suggest changes and additions when she believes you can handle it. She will always encourage you to trust and listen to your body. She is rooting for your success and is a steady support along the way. She will allow you to be accountable in any way you choose but is there as much as you need her to be. Totally client centered! I feel 100% supported by Natalie. And Ive got my life back! If you even have a tiny inkling of wanting to work with herdont wait another moment! Send her a DM RIGHT NOW! You will not be sorry you did.
May 1st, 2023

Natalie is an absolute ray of light in the fitness community. I discovered Natalie when I was looking for a body positive trainer who wouldnt focus on the numbers on the scale. Im someone who has always struggled to stay consistent with exercise and have been training online with her for a year now. Shes helped me overcome my all or nothing attitude about movement, and is totally judgement free. She is the queen of modifications, extremely creative and flexible, and knows how to push me just enough without going too far. My strength and mobility have improved immensely since working with Natalie and I often surprise myself with what I can do. I have a young child and have had a super hectic year, but Natalie always helps me find ways to keep moving, and also makes sure I rest and recover when I need it.
Oct 10th, 2022

Natalie is amazing - she has helped me change my entire outlook on working out and physical fitness. I appreciate her personal attention, tailored workouts, and overall care. Her sessions are fun, challenging, and she focuses on all aspects of being healthy ("how's your sleep been?!" has revealed changes I've needed to make outside of my routine). Working with Natalie has allowed me to make huge gains in my strength (144% increase in my bench press for example) as well as making my workout more consistent than they've ever been. I've often purchased new fitness equipment or started a program and stopped using it or following the program after a few weeks. With Natalie I've been consistent over a year and now I look forward to working out when I never have before. Highly recommend Natalie - she's the best!
May 14th, 2022