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About Nina

Originally from the Bay Area, my love for strength training and fitness began back in high school. What started as helping friends in the gym and coaching soccer quickly turned into a deeper calling. I had found my passion for guiding others toward becoming their strongest, most confident selves. 


Since 2017, I’ve been a certified personal trainer, working with clients of all backgrounds to build sustainable, healthy lifestyles. I’m currently based in Seattle, WA, but I travel frequently and primarily offer virtual sessions so clients can train with me from anywhere.


My approach goes beyond just the physical. I’m deeply passionate about the mental and emotional side of fitness, because real, lasting transformation begins from within. I believe your mindset and belief system directly shape your quality of life. Part of my work is helping clients realign their thought patterns to match the strong, healthy body they’re creating so they can show up as their best, most powerful selves in all areas of life


 


My favorite exercise

Heel plated goblet squats

My favorite quote

"Believe that you can, and you're halfway there"
-Theodore Roosevelt

My training philosophy

Success is often achieved through steady, consistent effort. By focusing on the actions we can control, rather than fixating on the end result, we can not only accelerate progress but also reduce stress along the way. This approach leads to more sustainable outcomes and helps us reach our goals more effectively

My training experience

Having struggled with a severe eating disorder in the past, I initially turned to long-distance running as a way to lose weight. While I was committed to changing my body, the process left me feeling drained, unhappy, and disconnected from true well-being.

That began to shift when I discovered weightlifting. I quickly fell in love with the sense of empowerment that came from building strength. My focus gradually moved away from weight loss and toward muscle gain, and that shift completely transformed my relationship with health and fitness.

Through this journey, I’ve come to understand how many people still struggle with their relationship to food, exercise, and their bodies. I would be honored to share what I’ve learned and support you in building a balanced, sustainable approach to fitness—one rooted in self-respect, strength, and joy.

Areas of Expertise

  • Nutrition
  • Strength Training
  • Weight Loss
  • Muscle Gain
  • Posture
  • Muscular Definition
  • Functional Training
  • Sports Performance Training
  • Wellness

NCCA Accredited Certifications

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Additional Certifications

ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach, ISSA Master Trainer, ISSA Certified Elite Trainer

Education

Certified Personal Trainer, weigt managment coach, Certified sports nutritional coach

Who I Especially Like Working With

Beginners, Bodybuilders, Brides-to-be, LGBTQIA, Middle-aged, Overweight/ Obese, Post-rehab, Seniors, Women

Medical Conditions Experience

Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Back Pain/Issues, Bad Posture, Depression, Eating Disorders, Stress

Additional Languages Spoken

Chinese

Fun session. Nina is patient and explores ways to make the exercises fun.

Cheryl L.

Kind, energetic and inspiring. I loved my first session with Nina. I've been sedentary for the past few months. She gave me a great full-body workout involving body weight, free weights, cable pulls and bench work, along with a nice core workout at the end. She is very good at listening to feedback, keeping me distracted through those planks, and giving detailed advice on nutrition. Looking forward to building with her!

Chaille W.

Wonderful. I had a great session with Nina. She’s really helpful and she made the entire session fun and enjoyable :)

Hushvinee I.

Nina makes the workouts fun??. Thank you for your beautiful personality and training expertise??

Christina L.

Great First Session. I enjoyed all the information I received from my first session with Nina. Nina knows has a lot of knowledge of not only working out but macros as well. Looking forward to my next session.

Marvin B.

Feeling better and better week by week! Nina is pacing me perfectly for my age and ability! I feel noticeably stronger following each session. Thank you, Nina West, and fyt.

Christina L.

Exceeded expectations. Nina West is an ALL-STAR. Knowledgeable to say the least. Polite and friendly

Janice C.

I have had trainers in the past so I know what having a good trainer means. Nina is absolutely amazing - I haven't had such great workouts in a while, I sweat a ton! Nina definitely pushes me but is patient and so kind in meeting me where I am now, but helping me get to where I want to be. I have had 4 sessions so far and I'm glad I found Nina to be my trainer for the next few months - I can totally see myself achieving my goals with Nina! As an added bonus, total fun person to be around, tons of energy and positive vibes and great conversation - especially when you need a bit of distraction to make it to the end!

Harum N.

Qualified, professional, personable! Nina West is a delightful trainer who knows her stuff and sets goals for my age and stage of life that are attainable and practical: balance and flexibility for daily functioning!

Christina L.

Nina is an AMAZING WARRIOR! I can’t say enough about how inspiring she was for me. She was also very warm and encouraging throughout the session but yet still professional and knowledgeable. I left the session knowing that she had just sparked a lifestyle change for me. I’m so excited to continue my fitness journey with her!

Ashlee H.

Nina is a great coach and super friendly! Highly recommend!

Kate M.

She loves working with people and is immensely qualified! Nina is my trainer for the past year since my move to Seattle. I am elderly and she knows exactly what I need to do to strengthen my body. I can now get myself up off the floor and move with much more agility. Walking is my favorite past time and my endurance is noticeably increased with the guidance of my trainer. Thank you, Nina!!

Christina L.

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