LWL Studios Coach
Train With Coach Niki Thompson
Background
A former dancer, cheerleader and gymnast, Niki was always active growing up, but wasn’t sure how to bring movement consistently into her everyday life when she became a working professional. Feeling confused by the sheer number of exercise options, nothing felt like a sustainable, long-term solution until she started strength training in 2019, and, more specifically, training with Ladies Who Lift in 2020.
Now, as an NASM and pre-& postnatal certified personal trainer, Niki is passionate about empowering her clients with knowledge that demystifies the weight room and enables them to workout with confidence. With experience training 1:1 in-person and virtually, as well as motivating and coaching small group sessions, Niki is committed to training that is both fun and challenging; motivating and still welcoming.
Niki is also a writing and communications professional, holding degrees in English from both the University of Chicago and University of Virginia. Having worked with household names in CPG, food & beverage, nonprofits, and more, she brings her dedicated client-service mindset and tailored communications skills to her personal training approach.
CreDentials
Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Prenatal and Postnatal Specialist, Girls Gone Strong
Neuromuscular Stretching, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Cardiorespiratory Training for Sports Performance & Fitness, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Training Location: Here, there and everywhere! But, mostly Niki’s home gym in Philadelphia, PA
Years training: 6 years (I wasn’t sure if this meant training in general or training clients. If the former, 6, if the latter, 2.5)
Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina
Favorite Lift: Chin up
PR Song: Von Dutch -Charli xcx
Post workout snack: Nutrabio Strawberry Lemonade Protein
Favorite active recovery activity: Walking my dogs, Lilo and Olaf, or yin yoga
Favorite athleisure brand: Gymshark
Most likely to be heard saying: It’s not about quantity; it’s about quality!