Today we’d like to introduce you to Faith Woodyard.
Hi Faith, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland. I graduated in 2016 from George Washington Carver Center for the Arts & Technology in Towson, Maryland and received my early dance training at Carroll County Dance Center & Ballet Conservatory in Eldersburg, Maryland. I am a former Professional Ballerina for 10 years having performed with Florida Dance Theatre, American Repertory Ballet, Richmond Ballet, and was a Guest Artist with Carroll Country Dance Center & Ballet Conservatory, Misako Ballet, and Brandon Ballet. As a performing athlete, I valued cross training in order to perform as a high level athlete and reduce the risk of injuries. I am very grateful to have not had any major injuries while performing and I believe that is a combination of cross training, proper nutrition, and optimal recovery. Alongside my dance career, I became a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Nutrition Coach, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist, and ABT Barre Fitness Instructor. In 2023, I started my coaching business ‘Performance Edge FW”, and I have the opportunity to impact female athletes. Performance Edge FW offers 1:1 in person (if local in Sarasota) & online personal training, nutrition coaching, and dance coaching. I give my athletes the EDGE to perform at their highest self!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I am so thankful to have had so much support from my amazing family, coaches, and fiancé. As a professional dancer, having to audition for ballet companies I faced a lot of rejection, but that made me persist even more and I am grateful to have developed strong grit because of these experiences. I want to help make a positive impact on other athletes/dancers by helping them receive the proper information on how to cross train, recover, and fuel ones self to perform with EDGE.
As you know, we’re big fans of Performance Edge FW . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Performance Edge FW is a service based coaching business located in Sarasota, Florida and online from the comfort of your own home or when traveling. We empower female athletes and performers to perform at their highest self. I guarantee my athletes improve in fitness, nutrition, and dance. As a Coach, I specialize in Athlete Performance Enhancement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility Training, Barre/Pilates, and optimizing proper nutrition and recovery.
Performance Edge FW Personal Training Services:
In Person:
If you are local to me, I can come to you or you can come my private gym. I create one on one workouts tailored to clients needs.
Virtual:
Training is offered via video conferencing and allows for tremendous efficiency and consistency.
Check In Meeting:
Monthly 30 minute meetings in person or via video conference to reflect on the current training program, redirect goals, evaluate mindset, and nutrition guidance.
4-12 Week Customized Workout Programs:
A customized workout program is great for highly motivated individuals who do not necessarily need a trainer guiding them, but enjoy the ease of not having to plan out their workouts each day. These programs are tailored to each client’s goals, equipment they have access to, and their days and times they are willing to commit to working out each day.
Nutrition Coaching Services:
Nutrition Coaching Call:
This 60 minute nutrition coaching call is offered in person or via video conference to give clients a proper understanding of how they should fuel their body based on their goals. I help clients calculate their daily intake, understand macronutrients and micronutrients, and optimize recovery.
3 and 6 Month Nutrition Program
Nutrition clients receive 2 biweekly 60 minute coaching calls in person or via video conference. This personalized nutrition program is focused on creating sustainable behaviors to get you living a healthy lifestyle with flexible eating.
Dance Coaching Services:
Private Lessons:
One on one private dance coaching for dancers seeking to improve their technique, strength, and artistic abilities.
Monthly Newsletter:
In the Performance Edge FW monthly newsletter you have access to free workouts, my monthly music favorites, current recipes I am loving, a new challenge each month, and be the first to know about current offers and specials. Check your email inbox on the 5th of every month.
Performance Edge FW will give you the EDGE to perform as your highest self!!!
What does success mean to you?
In my eyes success is state of accomplishment and having purpose in life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.performanceedgefw.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performanceedgefw/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FaithWoodyard
Image Credits
Jerri Tidwell
