Mike Davies - Personal  Trainer 

Mike “Beefcake” Davies – My Trainer & Mentor

I’ve been training with Mike Davies, owner of the Fitness Factory in Columbus, Ohio, since October 2005. At that time, I was preparing for the Sandra Wickham Fall Classic with only six weeks of prep - and under Mike’s guidance, I won both my Fitness class and the Overall title, qualifying for the BC Provincials the following year.

Training with Mike was a process of trial and error for both of us. He learned how my body responded to his methods, and I learned to trust him - especially in a world where so much of the learning happens online.

In 2006, I placed third at the BC Provincials, and by 2007, I won both my class and the Overall title. That victory qualified me for the 2007 CBBF Canadian Nationals, where I placed 2nd in my class, earning lifetime eligibility at that level. Mike continued to guide me through pregnancy, maintaining fitness during nine months of pregnancy, and back to competing at the 2009 CBBF Canadian Nationals, where I placed 5th in Fitness.

I retired in July 2017 at the IFBB Vancouver Pro Show in my hometown, but I still refer to Mike’s training plans to this day.

Mike taught me an invaluable lesson: it’s not just about winning - it’s about completing the journey and enjoying every step along the way.