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Audra Widner knew from the time she was young that building self-confidence was a process that required effort and commitment. A self-described \u201cbigger girl,\u201d Widner struggled with accepting herself and feeling confident in her own skin. Little did she know, she would one day start a personal training career and dedicate herself to helping others feel confident.<\/p>\n
After living in the same town for 11 years, Widner moved three times when she was in eighth-grade year. She attended a total of five schools during one school year. Though Widner identifies this time in her life as one of the most difficult periods she\u2019s had to endure, she recognized it as an opportunity to discover who she was and what her passions were.<\/p>\n
Widner knew she needed to build her self-confidence before she could make her mark on the world.<\/p>\n
Related Post: Donald McDonough\u2019s Path to Personal Training Certification<\/a><\/p>\n At the start of high school, Widner recognized that if she didn\u2019t lose weight, her health would suffer and her self-confidence would too. She began on a weight loss journey, eventually losing over 50 pounds.<\/p>\n While the physical transformation was rewarding, Widner experienced a transformation in her emotional well-being, which was the ultimate reward.<\/p>\n Widner had a desire to make a difference in others\u2019 lives but knew she couldn\u2019t fully give herself to others if she didn\u2019t love herself first. Building self-confidence was the first step in Widner\u2019s journey that would eventually lead to her to pursue a career in personal training at Bryan University<\/a>.<\/p>\n Though health and fitness had become a part of her life, Widner had never considered a personal training career. It was her mother who saw an advertisement for the personal training programs<\/a> at Bryan University and encouraged Widner to apply<\/a>. She knew that she could help others embark on a similar weight-loss journey and build self-confidence with her support and encouragement, and she immediately knew Bryan University had the training program to prepare her.<\/p>\n When researching Bryan University, Widner was impressed by the small class sizes, the flexibility in scheduling and the helpful nature of the faculty and staff. Bryan University didn\u2019t disappoint. \u201cEveryone at BU was so encouraging,\u201d Widner said. \u201cThe atmosphere couldn\u2019t have been better. I loved every single moment of it and miss the friendships that were made, not only with the students but also the [instructors] and staff members. The small class sizes made it easy to learn and really understand each concept being taught.\u201d<\/p>\n As a student at Bryan University\u2019s personal traning program. Widner learned the science and techniques needed to help transform her clients\u2019 lives, while also focusing on the compassion and motivation techniques needed to help her clients build self-confidence. She knows that after attending Bryan University, she has the optimistic attitude she needs for a personal training career and helping her clients make lasting change.<\/p>\n The Bryan University personal training programs aim to graduate students who can:<\/p>\n With this background, Widner knows that she can make a lasting difference in her clients\u2019 lives. Her goal is to continue to encourage others and help others build self-confidence.<\/p>\n Widner recognizes the difference that Bryan University could make in the lives of others. When asked what she would say to prospective students considering enrolling at Bryan University, her answer was simple: \u201cI would encourage anyone to go to Bryan University. I know life gets busy and pursuing education can be hard, but you can reach your goals. The positive atmosphere at BU makes wanting to attend school so much easier.\u201d<\/p>\n Related Post: Bring the Gym to Work With a Personal Training Diploma<\/a><\/p>\n Whether reaching fitness goals or education goals, Widner recognizes her accomplishments as the key to building her self-confidence, and she has dedicated her life to helping others realize their potential.<\/p>\n Interested in the Personal Training Diploma<\/a> program or Exercise Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree<\/a> at Bryan University? Contact us<\/a> today to learn more!<\/p>\n For more information about Bryan University graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed our programs, transferability of credits and other important information, please visit our Consumer Information Center.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Audra Widner knew from the time she was young that building self-confidence was a process that required effort and commitment. A self-described \u201cbigger girl,\u201d Widner struggled with accepting herself and feeling confident in her own skin. Little did she know, … <\/p>\nA Personal Lifestyle Change<\/h2>\n
Finding Bryan University<\/h2>\n
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The Start of a Personal Training Career<\/h2>\n