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Alex Prestegard, CPT, NASM

As a certified personal trainer and former competitive gymnast, Alex has had a passion for health and fitness for most of her life. She runs her own online coaching business, and trains clients with various goals in-person in Miami, FL. Her mission is to deliver a personally-tailored, straightforward, and evidence-based approach to her clients' goals, and support them in every obstacle along the way. Alex wishes to help each of her clients develop a sense of pride and confidence in themselves and their bodies.

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Alex Prestegard, CPT, NASM

As a certified personal trainer and former competitive gymnast, Alex has had a passion for health and fitness for most of her life. She runs her own online coaching business, and trains clients with various goals in-person in Miami, FL. Her mission is to deliver a personally-tailored, straightforward, and evidence-based approach to her clients' goals, and support them in every obstacle along the way. Alex wishes to help each of her clients develop a sense of pride and confidence in themselves and their bodies.


Education
  • University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, BS in Exercise & Sports Science and Psychology
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
  • Level 1 & 2 Performance Nutrition Coach
Specialties
  • weight loss
  • exercise nutrition
  • hypertrophy
  • pregnancy & postpartum fitness
  • strength training, weight lifting
  • habit change
  • body image
  • body acceptance
Activities & Honors
  • weight lifting
  • hiking & backpacking
  • skiing
  • cooking