Vanessa Toolson, CPT, BS

Certified NASM and Apex Personal Trainer

BS in Zoology from Idaho State University

Thank you for taking the time to see what myself and Flex Fitness can offer you!

I have been a personal trainer since 2007 and absolutely LOVE my job. I take a special interest in the nutritional aspect of my job and love being able to pair great individualized personal training with proper nutrition for optimal results. I have been competing as a Figure bodybuilding for 2 years now and am HOOKED! I recently returned to bodybuilding after having my beautiful baby girl, Danika, in April of 2009.

I am a combat veteran, having served in Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Combat Medic. I served 8 years in the United States Army before finishing my bachelors degree in Zoology from ISU in 2008. I married the love of my life (who I met, ironically, in the above mentioned combat zone) and we married in 2007. Flex Fitness opened its doors exacly a year later just months after I received my degree. Many wonder what a degree in Zoology (no, it's not the science of lions or zebras...but rather is the study of Biology with an emphasis on animals rather than plants) can do for a personal trainer? LOTS! I understand the form and function of the human body better than most due to my studies. I have a strong background in biology that drives me to stay current with the latest research regarding our amazing bodies!

This is my passion and my body is my business card. I will always practice what I preach and you can look to me to motivate and educate. I look forward to seeing each and every one of you either in my weekly group exercise class or in private sessions!

Yours In Health....Vanessa

John and Vanessa Dec 5th at the Excaliber Contest in CA

Tacoma, WA Show 2008

Mr. Olympia 2008