About Val, BS, RKC2, CSCS, Iron Maiden

Train Smart. Be Strong. Live Balanced.

Train Smart: I’m always asking “Why are we doing this exercise?” and if it doesn’t make your daily life better or if it doesn’t make sense, then we Don’t Do It! Simple as that.

Be Strong: My goal is to help uncover the strength you didn’t know you had. By going back to the basics and correcting poor movement patterns, your body begins to move more efficiently. When you move better, you’re able to use your body better and “magically” you’re stronger!

Live Balanced: Balance in Life is encouraged here. Juggling work, play, time with family, exercise, and healthy eating can be a challenge. I’m here to help simplify things and help you find the formula that works for your life.

Denver Kettlebells

Happy to be joining forces with Shari at Iron Clad, Valerie now serves the Denver area as a fitness, kettlebell, and strength coach. She offers a variety of services to include kettlebell, TRX, and bodyweight classes, one-on-one training, and small group training. As a fitness trainer, she has personally helped hundreds of people lead healthier lives over the last 10 years.

Valerie specializes in training women whose bodies have changed and feel that with every passing year, they have less time and energy to do what they need to do to keep themselves strong and healthy.

“I understand the fitness and health needs of women in general, but I also know that every person is unique. I have learned to listen to each client’s specific needs to make sure the program is personalized for her body type and goals.”

Understanding that women today are busy with families as well as careers, Val helps them find the time to focus on themselves and use that time more wisely so they can finally see results without exercise and diet consuming their lives.

Certifications:

CSCS – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
RKC2 – Russian Kettlebell Challenge, Level 2 Certified
CPR & First Aid

Awards & Acknowledgements:

Monthly Fitness Column Contributor to StepMom Magazine
Iron Maiden – August 2011
RKC Level 1 Assistant – San Diego – August 2011
RKC Level 1 Assistant – Minnesota – April 2011
CA State Deadlift Champion 2010
Varsity Track & Cross Country at Wake Forest University 1998-2002
National Meet Qualifier – Indoor Track & Field – 2000
All-ACC – Track & Field – Wake Forest University – 1999

Great Trainer, Great Workouts!

I’ve worked out (off and on) my entire life, using the traditional weights. I had heard of kettlebells, but I had no idea how effective they could be. Since working with Val I’ve seen more changes in my body, both in my physique and in my stamina/endurance, faster than with any other method I’ve ever experienced. For me, it was easy to neglect much of my body when working with traditional weights, but that doesn’t happen with Kettlebells. Just about every movement is working the whole body! When I started training with Val, she was very patient with me, yet very adamant that I use proper form with each movement, giving me the strong foundation to advance as quickly as I have. Val is always very creative with the workouts, so they are never boring or predictable, which, for me, makes it fun. Her knowledge of the working the body with Kettlebells is evident and her passion to help individuals reach their personal goals is a winning combination. I am so very grateful for Val and all that she has helped me to accomplish, so far… Thank you, Val!

By Eric Ford / Denver CO, USA