Bachelor of Science in Biology - Rhodes College
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Certified Weight Loss Specialist
USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Certified Club Powerlifting Coach
2018 IPL Drug-Tested World Records
Squat 407.9/ Bench 220.5/ Deadlift 457.5
Ashley Newman is an Atlanta, Georgia-based personal trainer and Powerlifting coach whose clients include CEO's, celebrities, doctors, athletes, and everyday people. Ashley works with each on an individual basis, focusing on achieving results through challenging and constantly varied workouts. Ashley’s dynamic approach, boundless energy and humor only add to the effectiveness of the experience her clients enjoy. Ashley emphasizes strength training that can be transferred from the gym to daily life.
Ashley has experience working with a wide variety of populations through many different fitness domains including weight loss, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, wellness coaching, and endurance training. She has competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting.
Ashley is an Elite Powerlifter and was ranked #1 in the Nation in 2018. In 2018 she held 4 International Powerlifting League Drug-Tested World Records: Squat 407.9lbs, Bench 220.5lbs, Deadlift 457.5lbs and Total 1,085.8lbs. Ashley has since retired from the sport of Powerlifting due to a hip injury.
Ashley grew up running Varsity Cross Country in High School at The Westminster Schools and at Rhodes College. She received her black-belt in Taido and competed in grappling tournaments. Ashley spent three years training in Los Angeles, California at the Mecca of Bodybuilding, Gold's Gym Venice. She trained under top trainers such as Joanne Lee Cornish, Charles Glass, Chris Cormier, Chris "Psycho" Lewis, Pedro Barron and others.
USPA California State Record Holder Women's Raw 181lb
Deadlift 429.9lbs
USPA California State Records
Squat, Deadlift and Total for 181b Open Women
Squat, Bench and Total for 198lb Open Women