Meet CLARA SHIPP
I grew up very active, playing many different solo and team sports! Moving my body has always been a big part of my life, and I’m grateful my parents instilled this in me at a young age. After high school graduation and starting university, I noticed a decline in my mental health as I stopped playing these sports. This led me to step into the gym for the first time and start strength training. I immediately loved how I felt lifting weights and getting stronger! Intrigued by training, nutrition, and living a fit, strong lifestyle, I decided after 4 years of self-training to compete in a bodybuilding show and hired my first coach. This experience was transformative, and I knew I wanted to pursue personal training and coaching to help others become the best versions of themselves, physically and mentally. I have always focused on helping people build balanced, sustainable health and fitness routines without extremes or deprivation.
I have competed twice as a bikini athlete in bodybuilding shows in 2016 and 2017, and in 2020, I welcomed my first baby girl. In 2022, my second baby girl was born. Despite the challenges of competition prep, post-show, pregnancy, and postpartum, I have continued to move my body at all stages. Now, in a busy season of life working full time and raising two toddlers, I still prioritize daily self-care. I believe caring for yourself allows you to be your best for everyone around you. I recently started powerlifting and am enjoying having strength as a primary goal in my fitness journey! Every day, I take steps to ensure I am my healthiest and best self, and I aim to lead by example for my daughters and clients.
Coaching Philosophy
Who I Work Best With:
Fitness Achievements:
I am a certified personal trainer, sports nutrition coach, and certified in pre and postpartum fitness. With 6 years of coaching experience, including both in-person and online, I’ve learned and experienced a great deal. I was a competitive athlete in high school with many athletic awards. I have competed twice in the bikini category of bodybuilding shows, placing first at the regional level and second at the national level. I became a sponsored athlete for Magnum Nutraceuticals in 2017 and have traveled to various expos, participating in fitness photo shoots and being featured on product boxes and posters. Throughout my pregnancies, I maintained consistent strength training and a healthy body composition.
2016 Knight of Champions – 1st Place Open Bikini
2017 BC Provincials – 2nd Place Open Bikini
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Favourite Music Artists, TV Shows, Movies:
Coach Carter
Grey’s Anatomy
Chicago Med, Fire, PD
Morgan Wallen
Eminem
Maroon 5
Jack Harlow
Drake
Nickelback