Barbell strength coaching Kalispell, Montana
Strength is universal
I get everyone stronger through compound barbell movements that can be modified to every fitness level and ability. In person in the Flathead Valley, or online wherever you are.
- SSCStarting Strength Coach
- PBCProfessional Barbell Coach
- USAPL · USPACompetitive raw powerlifter
- 32 wksPregnant deadlift PR
- 11 yrsWith my longest-standing client
Who I coach
You do not need to be an athlete to start.
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New to the barbell
Parents and grandparents who want to keep up with the kids, and anyone who has never lifted. The lifts are scaled to where you are.
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Pregnancy and postpartum
Keeping strong through pregnancy and building back after. I set a deadlift PR at 32 weeks pregnant.
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Coming back from injury
Getting strong again after knee or shoulder surgery, working alongside the advice of your own doctor or physical therapist.
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Teens
Young athletes learning to lift well from the start.
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Powerlifters
Lifters with a meet on the calendar. I compete in powerlifting myself.
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Everyone else
If you want to be stronger, that is enough of a reason.
Three ways to train
In the gym, or wherever you are.
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In person
One-on-one, couples and small-group sessions in my fully equipped gym in Kalispell.
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Online coaching
All your programming in the TurnKey Coach app, with demo videos for every workout. You film your lifts and I review every one, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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Single sessions
A one-time session for a form check, or a workout while you are passing through the valley.
In their words
Anna Marie is the best strength coach I’ve ever worked with! I’ve been lifting weights for the past 8 years and started with Anna Marie almost 3 years ago. She’s super knowledgeable and encouraging! I really appreciate the way she gives feedback in a precise and easy-to-understand way. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking to be a stronger, healthier, better version of themselves.
Anna Marie has been my coach both in person and online for about 8 years now and I wouldn’t have it any other way. She is very knowledgeable and always strives for success and greatness for her clients. She takes notes of any issues going on in the lives of her lifters and programs accordingly. I have not only gotten stronger because of her, but she has improved my self image and confidence by a million percent. Without her, I’d be a weak ass cardio bunny who would probably blow over in a stiff wind. 1000/10 recommend.
I first started with Anna Marie over 5 years ago. I knew I wanted to get strong and I was lucky enough to be paired with her. She has helped me get stronger than I ever thought I could, helped me rehab a rotator cuff and biceps tendon reattachment surgery all while being so attentive and easy to work with! I can’t say enough good things about her as a coach and person! I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a strength coach.
I’ve been working with Annmarie for a year now. I had no experience in lifting and definitely no confidence! She pushes me to be the best that I can be. She knows what she is doing and cares deeply about her clients. I’ve never been one to workout and now I’m addicted to her class. It’s hard but I’ve grown so much and I am doing things I never thought I could do and I wouldn’t want to do it with any other coach!
I’ve known Anna Marie for 8 years and have also had her as my personal coach. She is a wealth of information! She has a quick eye and is able to communicate simply and clearly to her clients. I’ve had a few lifting coaches over the years and her style of communication was hands down the most clear and helpful out of them all. Her knowledge of the body and mechanics of lifting was always present and would spill over into her reviews with clients in an effortless way. I learned so much from her and she was always so gracious to answer questions and explain things further even outside of a coaching relationship. She clearly loves her job and people! She is also a crazy correct judge of RPE. I was forever and always undershooting my RPE and somehow she always knew I had more in the tank and got me to a PR I swore I didn’t have in me. I would recommend her to anyone!
Annamarie is a fantastic strength training coach! I’ve been working with her in a group setting for a little over a year now and her knowledge and expertise in the industry has helped me grow in my fitness journey. Ive been able to acheive lifting numbers I never thought possible and she has inspired me to show up and work hard so I can acheive more. Strength training has not only helped me feel better in my body but more confident in myself and my abilities. Annamarie is personably and has been a great coach and mentor. I will continue to use her services and highly recommend her if you are looking for a strength training coach. She is 10/10
If you look up awesome, supportive, badass coach in the dictionary you will find a picture of Anna Marie. She is so knowledgeable and able to help anyone with their strength or fitness goals. I started training with Anna Marie 2 years ago and my lifts and strength have increased exponentially. I highly recommend starting strength and Anna Marie to anyone!
I greatly enjoy Anna Marie’s coaching style. She is honest and encouraging. She has helped me to increase my threshold both mentally (about my ability to lift) and physically (work through tough working sets)
How it starts
A conversation first. Never a checkout.
- Apply. Tell me where you are and what you want to get out of training.
- We talk. I want to know you are a good fit before either of us commits to anything.
- You start training. If it makes sense, I send you everything you need to get going.
Questions
Before you apply.
Do I need any lifting experience?
No. The barbell lifts are scaled to where you are, whatever your age or fitness level, and built up from there. Some of my clients had never touched a barbell before they started.
Can I train while pregnant, or after having a baby?
Yes, and it is a big part of what I do. I trained through my own pregnancy, set a deadlift PR at 32 weeks, and went back to training shortly after delivery. Check with your doctor or midwife first; I coach alongside their advice, not instead of it.
I am coming back from an injury or surgery. Can you help?
Yes. I have coached lifters back from knee and shoulder surgery and a rotator cuff repair. I work alongside the advice of your doctor or physical therapist.
How does online coaching work?
We start with a video call to talk about how often you want to train and what your schedule looks like. I write all of your programming and deliver it through the TurnKey Coach app, with a demo video or detailed instructions for every workout. You train, film each lift and submit it right in the app, and I review every video with feedback within 24 hours Monday through Friday, and within 48 hours on weekends.
What happens when you are on vacation?
Another coach who holds the Professional Barbell Coach certification covers for me. You get plenty of notice ahead of time, and she gives feedback to the same standards I do.
Where do you coach in person?
In my fully equipped home gym in Kalispell, for the Flathead Valley. I share the details once we have talked.
How do I get started?
Send an application. I read every one myself, and if it looks like a good fit we set up a time to talk before either of us commits to anything. Nothing is booked or charged online.
Ready when you are
Let us get you stronger.
Tell me a little about yourself and I will get back to you.
Apply to train