Catawba Valley Personal Training

10/13/2026

Philip getting after some overhead presses today! He has a cranky shoulder, so pressing with a neutral grip barbell helps alleviate some of that discomfort. Since we focus on clients over 50, it is absolutely essential that we have speciality equipment to be sure we can meet people where they are.

09/17/2026

Huge milestone for Melissa today! A very smooth 135 pound deadlift for a set of three. This is after six months of consistent training. I am so grateful for the hard work my clients put in. They are a constant source of inspiration, and I absolutely love seeing people acheive goals they never thought possible!

08/10/2026

Here's Paul with an incredible 135 lb. deadlift with plenty of gas left in the tank. Not bad for 80!

08/10/2026

Have to brag on Kay a bit. Here she is squatting 72 lbs. Even though she had to have surgery on her hand, she didn't want to miss training. She's not able to grip anything, but she can still get a lot of lower body work in. We have speciality barbells that still allow training even when grip might be an issue. Super thankful for clients who are willing to put in the work!

07/14/2026

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06/30/2026

Absolutely HUGE milestone for remote client Janet as she makes 135 pounds look easy. Not bad for a 67 year old grandmother of four! I'm incredibly proud of her and continue to be impressed by her hard work and dedication.

06/22/2026

Anya answers some common questions about how massage therapy can impact chronic pain. A lot of us are always on the hunt for better ways to deal with pain issues. I found it very informative.

Ways massage can and cannot help you with your chronic pain. Helping you decide if massage therapy is right for your chronic pain issues.

06/16/2026

Paul and Kay have been absolutely crushing it in the gym lately! They take their training seriously and are seeing terrific gains as a result of their hard work and consistency.

04/13/2026

This is a great article dealing with weight lifting and improvement in bone density. Very compelling stuff and well worth reading, especially if you’re a woman over 50.

Bone density, an often-overlooked element of women’s health, plays a critical role in our overall well-being and quality of life as we age. Beginning around age 30, bone mass naturally starts to decline. The loss is slow and steady at first, often going unnoticed. By the time we are in our 40s, th...

03/26/2026

I am always thankful for the hard work and dedication of lifters like Chandra. She began her strength journey last year with a 25 inch box squat (and it was very difficult for her). But here we see her squatting to a 17 inch box! This is truly amazing progress!

She decided she needed to get stronger and has stuck with it. It has not been easy, but she works hard in the gym and never misses a session. She also has an incredible family supporting her as she seeks to better herself. Clients like Chandra are the reason we do this!