Weâre excited to officially welcome Alea Brendza to the Bulldog Gym personal training team! Alea brings a powerful mix of grit, compassion, and purpose-driven training to the floorâand her journey is one many of us can relate to.
Her Fitness Journey
Aleaâs story starts in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic. After being laid off from her restaurant job and gaining weight, she didnât just decide to lose a few poundsâshe decided to transform. What began as a personal health goal quickly turned into a passion for strength and powerlifting. Today, sheâs chasing Olympic lifts like cleans and jerks and has her sights set on future competitions.
Strength with Heart
Alea joined Bulldog Gym shortly after moving to Monticello in January 2024. Fitness was already central to her life, so finding a solid gym community was a priority. It didnât take long before she realized she wanted to help others build the same confidence and strength she had discovered. Inspired by strong women in the fitness space, she pursued her personal training certificationâand now sheâs here to help you pursue your potential.
âI was put on this earth by God to help others live out their full potential,â Alea says. âI believe everyone has that capability, and I want to be the one to guide others to that in their fitness journey.â
Her approach? Strength training with a healthy dose of compassion. Whether youâre new to the gym or trying to get back into a routine, Alea meets you where you are. She knows what it feels like to be the beginnerâand she works hard to make sure her clients feel seen, supported, and safe.
From Teaching Teens to Training Adults
By day, Alea teaches high schoolersâmostly 10th gradersâand that experience is a huge asset in her coaching style. She knows how to break things down, adapt on the fly, and connect with people who are still figuring things out.
âThere are so many similarities between creating a lesson plan and building a workout program,â she explains. âBoth require thought, planning, and the ability to shift as needed.â
Virtual + Hybrid Training Options
Alea offers in-person, virtual, and hybrid training sessions to meet clients where they areâphysically and in life. Whether you’re working out from home, at the gym, or doing a bit of both, Aleaâs flexible coaching options are built for real life and real results. Learn more about Bulldog Gymâs virtual and hybrid training programs here.
Whatâs Next for Alea?
Alea is currently working on hypertrophy and strength gains, especially in her lower body, and sheâs eyeing her first competition in the future. She also plans to pursue certifications in nutrition and group fitness and is curious to explore Pilates and calisthenics.
During the school year, youâll find her training clients in the afternoons and on weekends. During summer and school breaks, she opens up more availability for both in-person and virtual sessions.
Whether you’re training on-site or from your living room, Aleaâs ready to help you get strongerâphysically, mentally, and emotionally.
Ready to train with Alea? Stop by the front desk, email us, or contact Alea to get started.
Welcome to the team, Aleaâweâre pumped to have you! ï„
