Helya Glen

Helya is a NASM certified personal trainer with expertise in RKC, 200 Hr Yoga, Animal Flow, Precision Nutrition, Tabata, Pilates, and is currently completing her CrossFit L1 certification. She is an experienced coach with many certifications, but most of her experience comes from the hundreds of people she has helped over the last decade while owning a small functional training gym in Ventura, California. Helya is a people person passionate about helping people move well and hurt less.

Joined: September 15, 2023
Articles: 12

A woman demonstrating how to perform a scapula pull-up on a chin-up bar with the words "Scapula Pull-up Tutorial" visible in the foreground.

Back Workouts

The Scapula Pull-Up: A Simple Guide for Beginners

Often overlooked in traditional pull-up routines, the scapula pull-up places a strong emphasis on the scapular muscles, contributing to improved shoulder mobility, strength, and overall upper body function.

February 1, 2024

Core and Ab Workouts

Hollow Holds: Your Cheat Code for an Oh-So-Strong Core

As a personal trainer, this deceptively simple exercise is my go-to core-builder for any client, whether they're a total beginner or a seasoned athlete.

January 31, 2024

Helya Glen demonstrating how to perform a goblet squat.

General, Lower Body Exercises

How to Perform Goblet Squats: A Comprehensive Guide

As a personal trainer, I've always considered goblet squats to be a powerhouse of an exercise and one of the best at-home movements for strength building and fat loss.

January 15, 2024
January 23, 2024

A thumbnail of a woman performing a kettlebell snatch exercise in her living room.

Power Moves

How to Perform the Kettlebell Snatch Safely and Effectively

The kettlebell snatch is a dynamic full-body movement that requires skill, strength, and coordination. It’s an absolute cornerstone of kettlebell training for most of my personal training clients, offering loads of benefits while posing challenges that demand dedication and technique…

January 12, 2024

A woman demonstrating how to safely perform the kettlebell clean exercise

Power Moves

The Kettlebell Clean: How to Safely Perform This Body-Sculptor

The clean requires a powerful hip hinge and a swift pull, followed by a seamless transition to “catch” the kettlebell at the top. This is an extremely versatile movement that can be beneficial in more than one way.

December 12, 2023

Core Exercises

The Kettlebell Halo: How to Master This Shoulder-Builder Exercise

This functional exercise involves circling a kettlebell around your head in a controlled manner that engages your core, shoulders, back, and arms.

December 11, 2023
December 12, 2023