Meet Angela
I didn’t start in the gym. I started by signing up for a 5K in 2012 with no prior running experience. That first race eventually led to two Twin Cities Marathons—and, along the way, I discovered strength training.
What began as learning how to train myself grew into more than a decade of experience in strength, mobility, nutrition, and natural bodybuilding. I’ve competed in 10 natural bodybuilding competitions, earned my Natural Bikini Pro card, and now serve as an OCB Bodybuilding Judge.
But competing isn’t what defines the way I coach.
Years of training, continuing education, and working hands-on with clients taught me that getting stronger isn’t just about following a workout. You need to understand how your body moves, develop the skills to perform exercises well, and know how to progress your training over time.
Today, I’m a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Nutrition Coach, and Certified Weight Loss Specialist. I’m also co-owner of American Strength Training Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, where I coach clients with a wide range of goals and experience levels.
My approach starts with movement and builds from there: mobility, technique, strength, progressive programming, and education. Whether you’re learning to lift, working toward a stronger squat, bench, or deadlift, or preparing for a bodybuilding competition, the goal is the same—to give you the knowledge and skills to become increasingly confident and independent in the gym.
I give you the tools. We build the foundation.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer · Corrective Exercise Specialist · Certified Nutrition Coach · Certified Weight Loss Specialist · Natural Bikini Pro · OCB Bodybuilding Judge
🎙In the Media
Angela’s movement-first approach to strength training and coaching has been featured by Minnesota Public Radio and Twin Cities Live.
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Angela joined host Angela Davis to discuss the mental and physical health benefits of lifting, foundational movements for beginners, and how coaching can bridge the gap between injury prevention and performance.
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Watch Twin Cities Live’s exclusive feature on coaching at American Strength Training Center!
Angela shares how we’re empowering the Twin Cities through strength, mobility, and intentional, personalized coaching—helping clients build strong foundations and train for the long haul.
READY TO WORK TOGETHER?
I coach clients with a wide range of goals—from learning how to strength train with confidence to building muscle, improving technique, and preparing for bodybuilding competition.