Alex Steigelfest

Trainer

Grassroots Fitness Project

Alex, a California native now residing in NYC, brings boundless enthusiasm and passion for all things fitness.A former collegiate soccer player, she competed at both the Division 1 and Division 2 levels, representing Syracuse University and the University of Tampa during her 16-year soccer journey. After hanging up her cleats, she embraced the challenge of distance running, completing marathons in Los Angeles, New York City, and Philadelphia—with more races on the horizon.Alex holds a Master’s degree in Applied Exercise Physiology from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she honed her expertise in the science of human performance. She is also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).In 2022, she showcased her athleticism on the international stage at the Maccabi Games in Israel, helping her team secure a gold medal. She also has experience as a Sports Specialist at a California summer camp, where she led sports programs and mentored young athletes.A lifelong learner and dedicated coach, Alex draws inspiration from fitness visionaries like Nick Bare, Sally McCrae, and Andrew Huberman. She embodies the mantra “Go One More”, pushing herself and her clients to new levels of strength, endurance, and resilience.