by, Chloe Greenfield Mandel, MS, AL-P
Owner of Mandel Fitness
Hi everyone! I am thrilled to get started working with the families of Arboro and getting to know you all in the kitchen and on the field.
As a personal trainer, I have always been passionate about how fitness and wellness can fit into a person's life no matter their age, ability or experience level. In high school, I played volleyball, basketball, soccer and ran track. This love for movement translated into teaching group fitness at East Carolina University while completing my bachelor's in Health Fitness.
While there, I managed a gym for kids with a focus on making exercise fun and teaching them the importance of nutrition and how to healthily fuel their bodies. Research indicates that the more involved children are with preparing their own foods, the more likely they are to consume it. I witnessed this firsthand teaching kids how to make silly face sandwiches, build-your-own trail mix to learn the food groups and portion sizes, as well as exploring new fruits and vegetables at the grocery store.
After graduating, I went on to work at a wellness resort in Western NC where I met people from all over the world who wanted to experience wellness and fitness holistically. I lead fitness classes, educational seminars, meditations and hikes. The skills that I gained from there directly translated into my approach for coaching clients. It is most important to me that individuals understand how movement and exercise fuels their brain and body and should not be experienced as a chore.
From there, I moved to Buffalo, NY to get my Masters in Exercise Science and complete research regarding workload capacity. Through my research project and TA position for undergraduate students, I knew I had a love for educating. This gave me the insight that my true passion is working with individuals seeking autonomy, education and freedom of movement. I relocated to Greensboro after graduating and worked at a local gym until I had my sweet baby boy. After having Oliver, I realized that my priorities had shifted and I wanted to train and educate clients while still being able to be home with my baby.
That is why I started Mandel Fitness. I offer remote and in-person training sessions for women at every stage of life. I am here to be a reliable and safe resource to women whether they are pregnant, postpartum, going through menopause or simply wanting to feel healthier and more confident in their own skin.
I am so excited to work with all of you at Arboro and provide a safe and fun environment to exercise and teach your kiddos how to prepare yummy simple snacks! I hope to see you all at the Grown-Up & Me Snacks and Circuits event or the Grown-Ups only Workout!
What is your favorite healthy snack? Comment below!
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