Your strength starts here.
You don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re just starting out or taking things to the next level, I’ll help you build lasting strength—physically and mentally. Through smart training, personalized nutrition, and real accountability, you’ll gain the tools to transform your body and your life.
stronger body. stronger mind. stronger you.
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about becoming the strongest version of yourself—inside and out. With guidance rooted in science and support tailored to you, you’ll finally break through the noise and see real results.
meet Stephanie
Hi, I’m Stephanie! Born and raised in East Peoria, IL, I’ve had a passion for movement and fitness for as long as I can remember. What started as a love for staying active has turned into nearly 15 years of coaching and personal training, helping people build stronger bodies, healthier habits, and unshakable confidence.
No matter your starting point, my goal is to help you move with purpose, train with confidence, and feel good in your own skin. Let’s make fitness fit your life—and have fun doing it.
training programs and options
in person training
Looking for hands-on support and real-time feedback? My in-person training sessions are built to push you past your limits with expert guidance, proper form coaching, and an encouraging environment that keeps you accountable and inspired. Let’s lift, sweat, and level up—together.
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virtual Training
No gym? No problem. My virtual training programs bring strength and structure to your space—wherever you are. Get personalized workouts, check-ins, and full-body results without the commute. Designed to fit your life, not the other way around.
real people. real results.
Don’t just take my word for it—hear from the strong, motivated, and inspiring humans I’ve had the privilege of coaching. Whether it’s in-person or remote, every transformation you see here started with someone simply deciding to show up.
These stories are about more than just weight lost or muscles gained—they’re about confidence, consistency, and creating a lifestyle that feels good.
client
testimonial
"Five months ago I was unhealthy and at my heaviest weight. My lifestyle had led me to a serious health scare and that was the motivation for me to change my bad habits. My doctor suggested lifting weights, so I started researching gyms in the area and that led me to finding Stephanie at The House of Barbell. I have been working out with her, twice a week, for the last 5 ½ months and it has changed my life in so many ways. Because of Stephanie, I have learned a lot about strength training and nutrition. She has me focusing on long term results and counting macros rather than paying attention to the number on the scale. Now I only check my weight once a week to make sure that I’m staying on track with my calories. This has resulted in me striving more for fat loss and changing the composition of my body.
My workouts are different every time to challenge my muscles and her focus on correct form has helped me stay injury free. I have collectively lost a total of 12 inches and I have gotten back into running long distances and trail running. I am nowhere near my maintenance phase but I definitely feel more stronger and confident than before. What I wasn’t expecting was gaining a friend. Stephanie means business in the gym but she is one of the most caring and inspiring people you will ever meet. It took every ounce of courage I had to walk into that gym the first time but she always made me feel like I belonged. If you are looking for someone to hold you accountable for your fitness goals, she is your girl.”
client
testimonial
Training with Stephanie has been a game changer for me. She knows when and how hard to push me to get my max effort and get great results. She has worked with me and modified exercises as needed while working through arthritis pain in 2022. The strength I’ve added, along with significant weight loss, has resulted in almost no knee pain for the last 6 months.
I’ve worked with both the in-person and online programs; both formats are excellent. The online program is very easy to follow and is still a challenging workout and pushes me to work just as hard as an in-person workout. I have made big gains in my range of motion, strength, weight loss, and endurance over the past year. The consistency and versatility of the workouts, along with dialed in nutrition has me feeling the best I have in years. I am excited to continue working towards my goals and see what else I can achieve.