ACE Professional Profile

Pamela Ashley

Profile

Pamela Ashley

HOLLAND, MI US 49423


About

When I began my own personal journey toward fitness, I thought it was all about losing weight and looking “buff.” Now, as I approach my 6th decade, I realize that the most critical reason for getting and staying fit is for overall health and wellness; to be able to perform all activities of daily living independently, in short, to be functional. I have had several diagnoses (arthritis, myofacsial pain disorder, fibromyalgia and functional scoliosis) to help convince me of this.Secondary fitness goals will vary and are specific to the individual. They may include losing or gaining weight, improving flexibility and endurance, or increasing strength and muscle mass. Getting ready for a particular event (i.e. wedding or class reunion) is a great motivator and goal, but will hopefully not signal the end of a person’s desire to feel better. Non-training adults lose 5 pounds of muscle tissue per decade, resulting in a 3% reduction in metabolic rate. Resistance training (lifting weights, therabands, kettleballs, medicine balls) helps preserve lean muscle tissue and stimulate fat loss, as well as the metabolism. This is important for all ages, but especially for those of us who are more mature. It is my mission to work collaboratively with clients to design a program in line with their specific goals, and to instill in each a desire for fitness at a level that can be maintained, with or without a trainer… to lift for life! Previous career – 35 years in public school education serving as teacher, crisis interventionist and positive support specialist

Ace Certifications

Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach

Years Certified with Ace

12

Programs and Rates

Private Personal Training Sessions: $55.00

Years in the Industry

0-1 years

Areas of Focus

Nutrition
Strength Training

Specialist Programs

Fitness Nutrition
Senior Fitness
Weight Management


Background

Personal Trainer Specific Information

Years Of Experience

0-1 years

Preferred Client Type

Older Adult, Special Populations, Healthy Adult, Overweight, Youth

Client Training Locations

Club and Home

Average Clients Weekly

0-5

ACE Health Coach Specific Information

Years of Experience

Unspecified

Preferred Client Type

None

Client Training Locations

Unspecified