Meet The Coaches

 
 

Alex Beasley

Alex has been a coach since early 2013 and previously received her Starting Strength Coach’s Credential (SSC) in April of 2017. While she is no longer an SSC, she is a certified Women’s Fitness Specialist(WFS) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a Precision Nutrition Level I Coach, and a Professional Barbell Coach (PBC). Alex has coached hundreds of women in their journey to becoming stronger and believes it is an important aspect of physical longevity and general awesomeness. Alex was a recreational powerlifter with competition bests of 281/180/303 respectively. Aside from lifting she is passionate about burgers, pit bulls, and whiskey cocktails.

Alex coaches classes exclusively through Atlanta Women’s Barbell Club & is not taking individual clients (coaching or nutrition) at this time.

 
 
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Erica Fogleman

Erica received her Personal Trainer Certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT) in 2016 and has since made it her mission to create a fun and positive environment while focusing on functional barbell training for women. She is currently working toward her Starting Strength Coach’s Credential (SSC) & coaching individually at Atlanta Barbell. When she’s not lifting barbells, she is picking up her 2 kids and their toys. Erica believes barbell training has a direct impact on everyday mom life. Helping people become stronger, more confident, and healthier versions of themselves is her passion! Outside the gym, Erica enjoys spending time with her family, drinking coffee, and cooking Cuban food.

Erica coaches classes & individual clients through Atlanta Barbell.

 
 
 

Alissa Orr

Alissa began powerlifting in 2017 and joined Atlanta Women’s Barbell Club in February 2019. In 2020 she started working with a macro coach as well. She quickly learned how properly fueling your body can benefit your training, recovery, and many other aspects of life. She is now a Precision Nutrition Level I Coach and wants to help others build habits around food, movement, and general wellbeing. Her goal is to help everyone learn to eat more food and take up space!

Alissa coaches both individual nutrition coaching clients and co-leads our quarterly Group Wellness Program.

 
 
 

Laura Ross

Laura is a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist based in Decatur, GA. She has participated in barbell training since 2013 through CrossFit, Olympic Lifting and strength and conditioning. She has been coaching in some capacity since 2014 and holds a CrossFit Level 2 Coaching Certificate, a USAW Level 1 and is a Certified Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach. She loves helping folks feel strong, empowered and inspired to take on life. When not helping folks of all genders with pelvic health concerns you can find Laura working out at Atlanta Barbell, spending time in nature, at home cooking or in a good book.