Women Strong 2019
These seven athletes have faced life challenges with strength and vigor — from pushing through patriarchy to overcoming eating disorders. Meet our 2019 Women Strong team.
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Women Strong 2019: Brooke Erickson
This NASM-certified personal trainer, nutrition specialist and fit mother of three openly shares about her 10-year battle with an eating disorder — and offers solid advice to achieve a better mindset, as well as her favorite training and nutrition hacks.
Women Strong 2019: Charlotte Oldbury
This ACSM-certified trainer and NPC bikini competitor is a firecracker in and out of the gym. Get to know Oldbury on a personal level, as she opens up about the challenges she’s overcome through her journey!
Women Strong 2019: Erin Stern
This former Division I track athlete and two-time Figure Olympia and 14-time IFBB champion shares training, nutrition and lifestyle philosophies that have molded her into such a powerful role model for women.
Women Strong 2019: Nathalia Melo
This former IFBB Bikini competitor, Olympia champion and NFPT-certified trainer has a lot on her plate — including being a mother of two! Here, she shares her personal journey of resilience, as well as training and nutrition wisdom she’s learned along the way.
Women Strong 2019: Lexi Berriman
This CrossFit athlete and NPC figure competitor opens up about her upbringing and how it led to her healthy and empowered lifestyle today.
Women Strong 2019: Taylor Gallagher
This NASM-certified health and fitness coach defines strength, both physically and mentally. Here, Gallagher shares her positive mentality and killer training and nutrition tips.
Erin Stern: How to Optimize Your HIIT Workout
Get strong and shredded for summer! Follow Erin Stern's top three HIIT tips.
Nathalia Melo: Healthy Snacks for Busy Families
Fit mom of two shares three of her favorite healthy snacks for on-the-go families.
Nathalia Melo: 5 Tips for Busy Moms
This fit mom of two provides five tips and tricks for other fitness-minded mothers.
Nathalia Melo’s Quick Tips to Get Ready for Summer
Follow these three tips to get summer-ready with Brazilian-born athlete Nathalia Melo.
Nathalia Melo’s 3 Favorite Shoulder Exercises
Follow this NFPT-certified trainer's lead through three powerful shoulder exercises.
Nathalia Melo: What It Means to Be a Strong Woman
This NFPT-certified trainer discusses the battles she overcame to find her purpose.
Charlotte Oldbury’s Favorite Arm Exercises
The ACSM-certified trainer shares her three favorite exercises for arm day.
Charlotte Oldbury: What It Means to Be a Strong Woman
The ACSM-certified trainer shares how she overcame obstacles to get to where she is today.
Lexi Berriman’s Top Tips to Get Ready for Summer
Get ahead of the game this summer with advice from a CrossFit athlete.
Lexi Berriman: Keto Coffee Recipe
Swap a traditional cup of joe for Lexi Berriman's keto version.
Lexi Berriman’s Favorite Upper-Body Circuit
CrossFit athlete Lexi Berriman shares her three favorite upper-body exercises.
Lexi Berriman: What It Means to Be a Strong Woman
The CrossFit athlete shares her inspiration and advice for women hoping to enter the world of fitness.
Taylor Gallagher’s Quick Tips to Get Ready for Summer
Get summer-ready with these tips from a NASM-certified health and fitness coach.
Taylor Gallagher: Protein Yogurt Recipe
The NASM-certified health and fitness coach shares a quick and easy breakfast.
Taylor Gallagher’s 3 Favorite Core Exercises
Strengthen your core with these exercises from a NASM-certified health and fitness coach.
Taylor Gallagher: What It Means to Be a Strong Woman
The NASM-certified health and fitness coach shares her definition of a strong woman.
Erin Stern’s Top Tips to Get in Shape This Summer
Prepare with the help of a two-time Figure Olympia champion and former Division I track athlete.
Erin Stern’s Top 3 Leg Exercises for Summer
Build superhero legs with Erin Stern.
Erin Stern: What It Means to Be a Strong Woman
Erin Stern shares the obstacles she had to face in order to become the strong woman she is today.
Brooke Erickson’s 3 Favorite Glute Exercises
Try these three glute exercises from a NASM-certified personal training and nutrition specialist.
Brooke Erickson: 3 Tips to Get Ready for Summer
Follow these three tips from Brooke Erickson for a summer-ready body.
Brooke Erickson: What It Means to Be a Strong Woman
The NASM-certified personal trainer opens up about how she won her battle with an eating disorder.