LISHIA DEAN
AGE: 31 ~ NOV. 8TH
BORN: GREENSBORO, NC
COLLEGE: WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ~ B.S. IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: AFAA CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER ~ COMPETITIVE POWERLIFTER ~ NATIONAL LEVEL FITNESS ATHLETE

I have worked in the fitness industry for 14 years now. It all started at WCU where I took a group exercise class for a PE course. I became certified to teach, was promoted to the Coordinator and was certified in Personal Training. After graduating college I began training as a competitive Powerlifter reaching a deadlift max of 370lbs raw at a weight of 139lbs in 2004. That same year I entered my first fitness competition and won the Overall at the Elite Muscle Classic in North Carolina. Two weeks later I found my way to Nationals in Dallas, TX and since then I have been working to attain my Pro Card in Fitness.

Throughout this competitive journey I have also helped many people along the way which is my passion. I've worked as a Wellness Director at the YMCAs for 7 years in NC and FL. I have taught many group exercise classes at Guilford College, churches, in gyms and out on the beach! One of my greatest experiences is traveling the world with a team of ladies helping women better themselves inside and out. The ventures took me to many cities in the US and as far as Canada and Australia.

Along with weight training and group exercise, I have a dance background. I was a dance team and cheerleading member in high school and moved on to dance on the Greensboro Prowler Arena Football team for 2 years. This background gave me the ability to choreograph routines in which I do today for many Amateur and Pro level Fitness and Bodybuilding athletes.

Connect with me on facebook (www.facebook.com/lishia), become a follower of my blog (www.lishiadean.blogspot.com), or email me at Ldeanfitness@gmail.com . I love helping others and I would love to help YOU!
~LISHIA