Hi, I'm Ta-Wana - founder of Barbells and Bandanas LLC, strength coach, fitness instructor, and your biggest supporter on this journey.

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I grew up in the south, where hard work, discipline, and community were a way of life. Athleticism has always been in my nature. I started playing softball at the age of  8, and continued all the way through high school. I also played high school basketball, which strengthened my love for competition, teamwork, and resilience. 

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But sports weren't my only rhythm - I played the clarinet in middle, high school, and marching band and proudly served as a flag girl. Movement, music, and performance have always been part of who I am.

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My personal fitness journey began in 2011. What started as a commitment to better myself quickly turned into something bigger - a passion! In 2015, I stepped into teaching group fitness classes, and I've been empowering others ever since.

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Over the years, I've invest deeply into my education and professional growth. I am certified in:

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• Personal Training

• First Aid & CPR (Adult & Child)

• Dance Fitness (Group Groove)

• Core Training

• Kickboxing (Group Fight)

• Step Aerobics

• POUND (Cardio Drumming)

• HIIT Trainings

• Stretching for Flexibility, Function & Strength

• Assisted Stretching

• TRX Suspension 

• Sports Nutrition Consultant

• FMT Basic Kinesiology Training