06/08/2026
Alyx Barnett ND CPT our gym manager is a Damascus local, mother of two, and Appalachian mountain enthusiast.
With a background in dance, equestrian, track, cross country, martial arts, and gymnastics Alyx has held a passion for fitness since childhood.
Becoming a coach young and a Cooper Institute Certified Personal trainer at 18 she has been helping others with their fitness and health for over 20 years. Additionally she is certified in Mat Pilates and held a focus on weight loss and nutrition in her Naturopathic PhD.
Alyx's passions have shifted over the years from fighting MMA and boxing professionally, to becoming a nationally ranked WBFF Fitness professional (and professional bodybuilding coach of the year in 2016), to focusing on triathlon, Ultrarunning, and just general wellness.
Besides being a professional bodybuilding competitor and coach, Alyx is sub 10:30 hour in the full Ironman, ultra triathlete, and a consistent podium position ultra trail runner in distances between 50k and 262 miles.
Currently Alyx's focus is backpacking and hiking with her children in the surrounding Appalachian mountains, cohosting races with , and helping men and women balance the demands of day to day life with their health, weight loss, and athletic goals. Alyx is available now for distance coaching for nutrition & fitness plans and will be offering personal and small group training in person when we open. Dm to start now!