Featherweight Fitness specializes in functional strength training for beginners, women, and older adults. My programs blend expert guidance with a supportive approach to help you get stronger, move better, and build lasting confidence—whether you train at home, online, or virtually. Every workout is tailored to your goals, your pace, and your life.

I believe strength is about more than muscle—it’s about independence, confidence, and the power to say yes to life. My training methods combine strength training, functional movement (push, pull, squat, hinge, carry, and balance), and bodyweight conditioning, with a strong emphasis on education and real-world movement. I work primarily with beginners and those returning to fitness after a break, injury, or hesitation. I use progressive strength training and movement mastery to help you feel capable—not crushed—after every session.

What motivates me is seeing clients transform—not just physically, but mentally. I don’t yell, I don’t shame, and I don’t push you past your limits—I help you redefine them. Whether you train online, in person, or virtually, I’m here to help you build momentum and keep showing up. We train smart, we stay consistent, and we celebrate the small wins that add up to something big.

Ongoing study in adaptive fitness and exercise programming for older adults

Workshop Experience: Mobility & Joint Health, Strength Training for Women, Core Stability & Balance

Training Experience:

• Weight training for beginners

• Functional movement coaching

• In-home and virtual training environments

• Experience with clients 40+, senior populations, and women new to fitness

• Program design for deconditioned clients, injury prevention, and post-rehab support

• Long-distance runner with experience in endurance training and coaching movement efficiency over time

Hi, I’m Deb—the founder of Featherweight Fitness. I’m a personal trainer who believes in strength built from the ground up. My mission is to make fitness feel possible, even if you feel out of shape or overwhelmed. I specialize in helping beginners, older adults, and women step into fitness with confidence, clarity, and support. If you’re looking for a trainer who meets you where you are and builds you up—not breaks you down—let’s get started.