Author: Lore McSpadden
Lore is a certified personal trainer through the NSCA and a StrongFirst Certified Barbell Instructor (SFL) and Kettlebell Instructor (SFG I) who has been honored to assist at StrongFirst Barbell Instructor Certifications. While she does hold state, national, and world powerlifting records in the WNPF and continues to enjoy competing in powerlifting meets, nothing is more exciting to her than watching others meet and exceed their goals.
Lore works at the Eastside YMCA, one of the branches of the YMCA of Greater Rochester in Rochester, NY. Lore offers personal training and coaches several group classes; she also has experience leading small-group sessions for people on the autism spectrum and has served as an assistant coach in the Y's Livestrong program, which is designed to help cancer survivors improve their strength and quality of life.
She strongly believes that strength and fitness are for everyone and that focusing on performance-related goals is healthier and more sustainable than a primarily aesthetic focus. She empowers clients to manifest their full potential while moving safely and having fun.
Lore is also a published poet, freelance editor, and experienced baker. You can contact Lore at positiveforcestrength@gmail.com and follow her on her blog.
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