Helya Glen

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.
Demonstration of planking position with doing shoulder taps

Taming Your Muffin Top: 4 Simple Core Exercises for a Sleeker Waistline

“Muffin tops” are those stubborn love handles that spill over the waistband of jeans. For a lot of people, they can be quite frustrating and super difficult to get rid of!

Although I don’t have the magic solution, and spot reduction is not a realistic approach, targeting the core muscles with the right exercises and breathing techniques can help tone and strengthen the area.

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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…