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! 

Not Sure where to Start? Reach out to Niki!

niki@ladies-who-lift.com
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