Name: Ashley Allen
Age: 26
Title: Owner of Ashley Allen Fitness, IFBB Fitness Pro Certified Personal Trainer and Women’s Fitness Specialist, Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Married/Single: Married to the most amazing and supportive man.
Kids: 2 fur babies named Katie and Kaden.
City you live in: Scottsdale
A typical day in my life…
I typically wake up around 5am, make a cup of coffee, get ready, take care of my dogs, eat breakfast then head to the gym to train my 6am group fitness class. After training clients until about 10am, I refuel my body with food then get my workout in. My workouts could be anywhere from 2-4 hours, depending if I am working on my routine for my IFBB Fitness Pro shows. After my workout is finished, I head home to check on my dogs and eat. 2-3 days a week, I reserve some time in my mid-day to attend business networking events, check in with my online clients or to grab some coffee with a friend. I then come back to the gym to train my afternoon clients. After my long, busy day, I come home to enjoy the evening with my husband. We usually Netflix and chill.
I was born…
to move. I was the kid who sat in math class daydreaming about the next time I could go outside to do back handsprings and cartwheels. I am so happy the I embraced my love for movement and turned it into a career!
My favorite thing about Arizona…
I love that most of my family lives in Arizona and are literally within a square mile of me.
I’m listening to…
the Workout Remix playlist on Spotify. I find that when I listen to upbeat music, I automatically have more energy.
My family…
my mom and 2 sisters mean the absolute world to me. We have gone through some tough times as a family, but that made us become stronger and closer. I also have some incredible in-laws (I bet you don’t hear that very often). They love and support me just as they would their own. I am a very lucky girl!
One thing I cannot live without…
coffee! I like it black with 2 stevia packets.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
a Spice Girl. I rocked the Baby Spice pigtails and platform flip flops.
I’m inspired by…
my beautiful, carefree and fearless older sister, Elizabeth. She has taught me follow my dreams and passions, regardless of what others think.
The one person who motivates me is…
I am motivated by my clients. Seeing them get healthier and stronger while balancing kids, work and life is incredible. I truly train a group of Super Women.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be:
I would want everyone to take life less seriously and smile more! At the end of the day, you only live one so laugh at yourself every once in awhile, smile at strangers and have fun!
The perfect day would be…
spending an entire day, disconnected from the rest of the world, with my husband on a private, white sand beach in the Bahamas, sipping on Piña Coladas.
My first job was…
Raintree Pet Resort when I was 15. Playing with puppies all day was a great gig.
My favorite escape…
putting my headphones in and hiking Pinnacle Peak. There is nothing like getting some fresh air and a good workout in to clear my mind.
My life…
is pretty amazing. I do what a love for a living, I am married to the love of my life and am surrounded by people who love me.
I’m currently working on…
expanding my personal training business internationally. Right now, I have online training/nutrition clients nationwide but I want to reach and help women accomplish their fitness goals on a global level.
Always…
drink plenty of water.
Never…
NEVER QUIT! Even when things get tough, keep going because it’s worth it.
Favorite Quote…
“Be fearless in the pursuit that sets your soul of fire”.
Biggest Dream…
to help women worldwide get started on their fitness journey, set and reach goals and to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
when one of my dogs licks themselves…its this nasty, lip smacking sound so I have to leave the room so they can finish their business.
