Specialties
Making Strydz | Personal Training in Castle Rock, CO
At Making Strydz, I believe in building lasting change—one stride at a time. As a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, military veteran, and cancer survivor, I understand that true strength is about more than just physical fitness. It’s about resilience, mindset, and showing up for yourself—especially when life gets tough. Based in Castle Rock, Colorado, I create personalized training programs that are designed to fit your real life. My approach is flexible, sustainable, and evolves with you—because wellness should work with your lifestyle, not against it.
I specialize in helping women, particularly those in midlife or navigating major life transitions, take control of their health and rediscover their inner and outer strength. Whether your goal is to gain energy, improve mobility, build muscle, lose weight, or simply feel more confident and capable, I’ll help you make steady, meaningful progress.
At Making Strydz, I focus on real-world solutions, holistic wellness, and habits that stick. This isn’t a quick fix—it’s a mindset shift. You’ll get expert coaching, ongoing support, and a training experience built entirely around you. Together, we’ll make powerful strides toward the healthiest, strongest version of yourself—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
History
Established in 2022.
The Story Behind Making Strydz
Hi, I’m Melissa, founder of Making Strydz—a health and wellness initiative built on resilience, strength, and transformation. As a military veteran, sister, wife, and cancer survivor, I’ve faced life’s toughest challenges and know how they can impact our well-being. My personal battle with cancer not only deepened my passion for fitness, which began in 2005, but also reinforced the importance of self-care, mindset, and perseverance.
I created Making Strydz to help others take control of their health through personalized training and wellness programs designed to fit into real life. Whether you're overcoming obstacles, rebuilding strength, or simply aiming to feel your best, I’m here to support you every step of the way. At Making Strydz, we focus on progress—not perfection, because lasting change comes from consistent effort. Let’s make strides toward your goals, together, one step at a time!
Meet the Business Owner: Melissa J.
Welcome to Making Strydz! I’m Melissa, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach passionate about helping you achieve lasting health and wellness. My fitness journey began in 2005 and has since evolved into a mission to empower others to build strength, confidence, and sustainable habits. As a military veteran and cancer survivor, I understand the power of resilience and mindset in personal transformation.
Fitness is a journey, not a destination, and I’m here to guide you whether you're just starting out, overcoming obstacles, or working toward new goals. My approach focuses on safe, effective training tailored to your needs, with an emphasis on balanced nutrition and long-term success. Certified through NASM and pursuing a pre- and postnatal fitness specialization, I’m committed to providing you with the best, most effective strategies for your wellness journey.
Join me at Making Strydz, and let’s take this journey together—one stride at a time!
