Joy Slavin

I have always maintained a high level of fitness as a competitive gymnast, collegiate cheerleader, weight lifter, and runner. I continue to run and have competed in several races – most recently completing Napa Valley Marathon last March 2022.  I began focused weight lifting 17 years ago. As a Mother of four, I have experienced all the hurdles of staying fit throughout all stages of motherhood. After the birth of my first daughter, I found myself 30 pounds heavier and de-conditioned. I learned first hand, hard work pays dividends. I educated myself about nutrition, got to the gym, and lost all the extra weight -- 1 pound at a time. I also learned to stay safely active during my subsequent pregnancies making the hard work of postpartum a little easier. My personal experience and my passion for guiding others toward their goals lead me to become a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. I live, eat, and breathe fitness and nutrition. I love to absorb all I can about the human body and how it functions. I enjoy hiking, running, weight lifting, indoor cycling, and above all else, playing with my 4 amazing daughters. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and creating healthy meals for my loved ones. I believe that each person has what it takes to unlock their fittest self. No quick fixes, just hard work and victories along the way. As a Personal Trainer, I teach my clients to work hard in a fun and exciting way. While I firmly believe that goals are important, I also know that fitness isn't linear, it is ever-changing. There are successes and setbacks requiring constant re-evaluation. I am committed to guiding my clients toward their personal goals and educating them on how to maintain their success – maybe even daring to go further than they imagined possible. As my clients train with me, I hope they discover a renewed sense of pride that will carry into their daily lives. Fitness is my passion and I hope to share it.