TASH ANDERSON
For as long as I can remember, sports and movement have always been a huge outlet and joy for me! I grew up mostly playing soccer and riding horses but in my high school years I started to explore other sports like track & field and swimming!
After I graduated high school, I went on to play college soccer at Walla Walla Community College. Being surrounded by so many athletes who were constantly getting injured, my mindset towards training began to shift. I knew I wanted to switch my training method from “no pain no gain” to training with an intentional and holistic approach. When my time was up at Walla Walla, I knew I wanted to switch up my life path and I was ready to hang up my soccer cleats. Ever since I was a little girl, I have been drawn to Hawaii and have wanted to learn to surf and free dive! So, I applied and was accepted to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I packed a bag and made the move to the middle of the Pacific Ocean!
It was natural for me to start in the Kinesiology/Physical Education program. Movement has always been where I felt most like myself! I wanted to learn how to teach people to move mindfully, and ultimately, feel more strong and capable in their bodies. While earning my degree, I also explored many types of athletics. I practiced jiu jitsu, surfing, skateboarding, biking, hiking, free-diving, yoga, rock climbing, and snowboarding. I also started to explore how breathing could be one of our greatest tools in becoming stronger. Moving through different elements, I quickly learned that moving or “working out” for me was not about how I looked, it was about building a strong and resilient body for the long game. I want to be the grandma that is telling her grandkids to "keep up!"
After graduating from UH at Manoa with my B.S. in Kinesiology Rehabilitation Science, I became a NASM certified personal trainer, and moved back to my hometown, Bend, OR to pursue my dream of becoming a gym owner. As I was looking at places that I wanted to work at to learn from the best, I stumbled across Empowered Strength. Right away I knew this was the place for me. Shortly after getting hired at Empowered Strength I earned my StrongFirst Girya Level 1 Certification. This is when I truly understood the value of kettlebell training.
In August 2020, one of my biggest dreams came true! I started Fluid Strength in a tiny single car garage. Since owning Fluid Strength I have gone on to earn my Original Strength Pressing RESET, SFG level 2, SFL barbell, and PureProgramming certifications. I’ve also had the oppurtunity to attend many continued education workshops and classes such as The Acedemy West Foundations of Functional Breathing classes. Thanks to all my amazing teachers and mentors along the way, my perspective on what it means to be strong and resilient and the impact you can make as a coach has completely shifted.
My passion is helping people feel strong and capable in their body, sharing the power of functional breathing, playing outside, and having plenty of laughs along the way. I believe in strong connections with people through mindful movement and fun, one deep breathing rep at a time. I'd love for you and your friends to come move with me!