v2 - Christy Alexon | PhD, RD

Coaching Expertise: Hypertrophy / Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Endurance, Weight Loss, Muscle Gain, Body Composition, Beginners, Intermediate Athletes, General Fitness Enthusiasts, Hiking, Marathons, Longevity, Postpartum/breastfeeding moms; Peri-menopausal / post-menopausal women   Coaching Style:  Positive and Supportive (Encouraging and affirming throughout the process.) Compassionate (Understands and adapts to individual challenges.) Goal-oriented (Focused on achieving specific, measurable outcomes.) Transformational (Emphasizes personal growth and mindset shifts.) Client-centered (Prioritizes the client’s goals, preferences, and feedback.) Educational (Focuses on teaching clients the “why” behind strategies.) Detail-oriented (Carefully tracks data and progress for optimal adjustments.)  Holistic (Considers the client’s overall health, lifestyle, and well-being.) Flexible and Adaptive (Adjusts plans frequently to suit changing client needs.)  Motivational and Inspirational (Inspires clients to stay consistent and overcome obstacles.) Practical and Realistic (Balances ambition with achievable goals for long-term success.)   Qualifications:  PhD RD NPC Bikini Competitor USA Powerlifting Competitor Endurance running enthusiast (completed 2 marathons, 12+ half marathons, 3 long distance trail relay events, plus a variety of 5K/10K events) completed the Starting Strength Seminar: The Complete Method – detailed instructional proficiency for five basic barbell lifts (low bar squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, and power clean) Completed Starting Strength linear progression, currently training and coaching the five basic barbell lifts   Hobbies and Interests:  Hiking Bodybuilding Cooking/baking Playing with my five dogs   Why Choose Christy:  I take a collaborative approach and meet clients where they are, while encouraging a positive mindset and viewing setbacks/challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. This journey is about progress, not perfection and it is the challenges we face and overcome that ultimately change us for the better.  I would not be where I am today without the help of my academic mentors and coaches over the years, so I believe in 'paying it forward' so to speak and helping my clients become the best versions of themselves through consistency with balanced nutrition and training. There is much misinformation in this field, so I deeply value the opportunity to provide science-based guidance to help my clients feel and perform at their absolute best. I love to work with clients who want to build healthier habits around nutrition while losing body fat, increasing self-confidence, and seeing more muscle definition. Some of my clients have medical conditions like PCOS, hypothyroidism, etc and it is very rewarding to help them see results. Many of my clients are recreational (or aspiring professional) athletes, so I make every effort to design a plan that will balance aesthetic goals with athletic performance as much as possible. I also enjoy working with postpartum moms to help them make the body composition changes they are looking for after pregnancy, which is something I am passionate about after having a child of my own!