In 2021 I nearly died from acute heart failure. I had no prior health conditions and had been a collegiate athlete. This happened very suddenly. I spent 20 days in the hospital, most of it in isolation. I nearly lost all of my strength and muscularity. After completing Cardiac Rehab I began doing bodyweight and dumbbell exercises on my own at my local gym. I felt like I was starting exercise at a negative point and had to rebuild my strength from the ground up. A year later I decided to get my Certified Personal Trainer certificate so that I could help other people on their fitness journey who feel like they’re starting at ground zero too. I want everyone who has an able body to have the tools they need to live a heart-healthy life and I strongly believe that regular exercise is a crucial part of that.