About Carly

West Virginia will always be my Mountain Mama, but I made the move to Los Angeles, California in 2013 and fell in further in love with life, fitness, and adventure.

I graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Mathematics, but fitness has always had my heart! I was a high school athlete; I played basketball, soccer, swimming, track, and club indoor track. I also grew up horseback riding, in gymnastics, and just being active.

When I moved to Venice, I [accidentally] found the infamous Gold’s Gym. I had never heard of The Mecca, and I didn’t know a thing about bodybuilding. But I wanted to learn, and I went on to train with some of the best in the industry and compete in National level shows. I loved the gym and the support system I had met there, so I decided to get NASM certified to help others find this as well!