Bio:

Hello! My name is Abby Bolton and I am an IFBB Fitness Pro, Olympian, performance and transformation coach and doctorate student.

My fitness journey began as a hyperactive child who needed an outlet to release her energy. After trying out multiple different sports I found the sport of gymnastics at age 9, where I went on to excel as a competitive gymnast for 8 years. It was during my time as a gymnast that I found my love for health, fitness and helping others. In addition to gymnastics, I also pole vaulted and ran hurdles competitively for 5 years, including being apart of the varsity track and field team during my first year of University.​​In 2017, I decided to take on a new challenge and competed in my first bodybuilding competition as a Fitness Competitor. Seeing the months of hard work and sacrifice come together on stage was one of the most exhilarating and uplifting moments of my life. I was able to connect my mind, body and soul and push past limits I never knew I could. In 2019, at the age of 21, I won my class and overall at the North American Championships, earning my IFBB Professional Athlete status. Since then I have competed in 5 Professional Competitions, including the prestigious Olympia where I placed 12th in the world.

Aside from bodybuilding I am currently undergoing both my doctorate in Chiropractic and Masters in Anatomy. As well, I am an online and in person transformation and performance coach with Ascension Fitness and Health. Continually furthering my knowledge has always been of utmost importance to me in order to ensure that I am providing the highest quality experience for every individualistic client. Being a student athlete for most of my life taught me a lot about myself, but it was the sport of bodybuilding that showed me that I am capable of anything. The importance of hard work, dedication, discipline, sacrifice, and passion are characteristics that were ingrained in me as a young athlete and are the same principles that guide me today as a coach and professional athlete. 

Clients they Serve:

Transformation specialist (lifestyle & female bodybuilding)
Fitness competitors - skill work and routine choreography 
Strength and Conditioning 
Rehab and corrective exercise programming for posture and posing restrictions for bodybuilders

Coaching Experience:

Experience in online customized plans for sport specific training for athletes, nutrition, competition preps (bodybuilding) as well as lifestyle clients
3 Year Strength and Conditioning Internship at Brock University
Former Lead Sport Performance Coach for the Men's and Women's Curling Team at Brock University 
Sport Performance Coach for Community Teams and Small Group Athletes at Brock University working with athletes of varying age and sport
Gymnastics Coach 
Track and Field Coach specializing in sprints and hurdles
Previous coach for a Physical Literacy Program at Brock University 
Nutrition Research Study Volunteer/Trainer at Brock University
Training experience for older individuals dealing with MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alzheimer's, heart conditions, etc.

Credentials, Education, Courses:

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSc) with Honors
Doctorate in Chiropractic (In Progress)
Masters in Anatomy (In Progress) 
Certified Personal Trainer ISSA
Certified Sports Nutritionist ISSA
Certified Transformation Specialist ISSA  
Certified Bodybuilding Specialist ISSA  
Certified Level 1 Multi Sport Coach NCCP 
Certified Gymnastics Coach NCCP
CPR, AED and First Aid Training Red Cross

Contact Info and Social Media:

Email: abby_bolton@hotmail.com
Instagram: abbybolton_ifbbpro