Lishia Dean

"I have been helping people reach fitness goals, lose weight, step on stage and just become better since 1996 when I earned my degree in Exercise Physiology at Western Carolina University.  But even before college I was involved in cheerleading, softball, track, weight lifting, and dance.  Through those activities I became stronger physically...and I liked it!  I wanted more, so after graduation and moving back to my hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina, I began Powerlifting.  I entered many meets over the 4 years setting records, putting on muscle mass and training like an animal.  In 2004 I wanted to use my dance background with my new found love of strength in the weight room.  I started following some of the great Fitness icons and wanted to learn how.  I changed my training around a bit,  practiced the technique of the 5 mandatory moves in a fitness routine, started my first diet and entered a show in November of 2004.  I took the overall and went to Nationals 2 weeks later placing 10th out of 22 ladies.  I was hooked!  Now it is 2013 and I have been one placing from a Pro-Card in Fitness for the past 5 shows.  This is a goal of mine that I am continually working hard towards. 

I have a lot of experience in the fitness industry as a manager, trainer, instructor, motivator, speaker and compeitive athlete.  Helping others reach their goal, feel good about themselves and enjoy LIFE is my passion."

~Lishia Dean ~