Faith Ashby

Why did you go into Personal Training:
My journey into personal training began at a very young age, largely influenced by my parents. They introduced me to fitness early on, and I grew up in an environment where physical activity and competition were encouraged. My parents’ friends had sons around my age, and we would often challenge each other to push-up and pull-up competitions. Those early experiences sparked my competitive nature and helped develop my appreciation for fitness.

As I got older, my father introduced me to basketball, and my parents encouraged me to incorporate strength training to help me become stronger and more well-rounded as an athlete. Weightlifting became an important part of my basketball development and continued throughout my college years and into adulthood.

After I stopped playing competitive basketball, I realized how much I missed the discipline, competition, and sense of purpose that sports provided. I naturally turned to strength training as a way to maintain that competitive drive while continuing to challenge myself physically and mentally.

Over the years, I have experienced firsthand the positive impact that exercise and strength training can have—not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. That experience is a major reason why I chose to pursue personal training. I want to help others discover their own strength, build confidence, and experience the physical and mental benefits that fitness can provide. Whether someone is working toward a specific physical goal or simply looking for a positive outlet to improve their overall well-being, I want to help them become stronger, healthier, and more confident versions of themselves.

Fun Fact:
I had the opportunity to sign four professional basketball contracts overseas before those opportunities were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. I later coached basketball for students in grades 5–8 and also love traveling and experiencing different cultures.