Anna Pope
Founder and Certified Personal Trainer
Anna Pope is the passionate founder and operational heart of The Lifting Lab, a pioneering gym in Findlay, Ohio, dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering fitness environment for all. With a deep commitment to inclusivity and community as well as a wealth of knowledge and experience in the gym, Anna has cultivated a space where members can pursue their health and wellness goals free from judgment and harassment.
Anna has been involved in the fitness industry her entire life having grown up around collegiate athletic programs with her father’s job, playing D1 collegiate golf at Austin Peay State University, and finding her passion for weight training and helping others achieve their health goals. Anna specializes in training those with Neurodivergence such as ADHD and Autism specifically and women who have autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, PCOS, and others.
As an ACE certified personal trainer and health coach, Anna’s career in the fitness industry began in 2019, motivated by both hers and her clients’ personal experiences with unethical practices in traditional gyms. Her ethical stance and desire to protect her clients led her to establish Anna Ferrero Fitness LLC in 2021, which later evolved into The Lifting Lab in 2022.
Anna’s main goal in the gym with every member is to help them build better lives for themselves through fitness, but also to help them gain the confidence and independence in the gym that will ensure they will succeed with their fitness goals long term!
Anna’s typical week is a testament to her dedication, spanning early morning starts and late finishes, balancing strategic planning, member interaction, and hands-on maintenance to ensure her gym meets her high standards of quality and service. Under her leadership, The Lifting Lab not only offers 24/7 access but also a variety of services tailored to enhance physical and mental wellbeing, including personal training, group classes, nutritional guidance, and wellness support.
Driven by the gym’s core values of love, kindness, respect, authenticity, and humility. Her leadership style is deeply rooted in these values, fostering a gym culture that uplifts and empowers.
Anna’s dedication extends beyond the gym walls; she is also committed to the professional and personal growth of her team, providing mentorship to interns, personal trainers both working inside and outside of The Lifting Lab, and other small business owners, ensuring they thrive within the industry.
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