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“I can’t say enough great things about Cherokee Barbell and Coach Ayse Sukola.
Ayse has coached me through Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and now Bodybuilding prep, and she’s been instrumental in every one of my athletic milestones. Under her coaching, I’ve competed at Masters Nationals for Olympic Weightlifting, qualified for Regionals in Powerlifting, and continue to grow in every aspect of training.
What sets Ayse apart is that she truly cares about her athletes as whole humans. She brings precision, patience, and an incredible amount of belief to every session. As a coach myself, I’ve had great mentors before, but Ayse is genuinely the best overall coach and mentor I’ve ever had. Her knowledge, attention to detail, and support have made me a stronger athlete and a better coach.
If you’re serious about your fitness, nutrition, or training — whether you’re a beginner or chasing the next level — Cherokee Barbell is where you want to be.”
Kate Lipa
Elev8 Fitness and Nutrition MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Woodstock
“Training with Ayse has been an incredible experience. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and patient, she always knows exactly what feedback I need to continue improving. Her attention to detail and ability to explain things clearly have not only helped me refine my technique in powerlifting, but also given me the confidence to push beyond my limits.
She knows exactly when to push me and allows me to grow in my abilities as an athlete.
With her guidance, I’ve competed in five powerlifting meets, including three at the national level. When it comes to handling, Ayse knows exactly what I need for meet day. Her confidence in my program and her confidence in me as an athlete, has led to me having some of the most rewarding meet days ever.
Both Ayse and the coaches at Cherokee Barbell have always been supportive and knowledgable. Through difficult prep seasons, both Ayse and the community she built have been a rock for me! Ayse’s coaching is the perfect balance of technical expertise and genuine support, and I’m so grateful to have her in my corner.”
Narda Sigala
Elev8 Fitness and Nutrition MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Woodstock
“Coach Ayse helped me achieve goals I never even knew I had. She first inspired me just by setting an amazing example – I saw her every day in the gym working hard and showcasing strength. After a while, I approached her about helping me compete in my first bodybuilding competition. She gave me a training and nutrition program that built gradually and provided amazing support anytime I needed it. She was encouraging and always made me feel like I was capable of anything. With her help, I was able to take 1st in my class and 2nd overall in the show. It was an amazing experience – I could not recommend her or Cherokee Barbell enough! :)”
Alexandra Hobby
Elev8 Fitness and Nutrition MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Woodstock
“Coach Ayse is a wealth of knowledge and a great coach for Olympic Weightlifting! I had the amazing opportunity of receiving her coaching and guidance at my very first weightlifting meet, and she not only bolstered my confidence by helping to lower my stress level in the new experience, but also encouraged and cued me in ways that genuinely helped me as a lifter!
Coach Ayse was also one of my instructors for my USAW coaching certification seminar and was so knowledgeable. She did a wonderful job of explaining concepts, and pulled from her own career and experiences to educate all of the seminar attendees as we prepared to become coaches ourselves.
I have experienced working with Coach Ayse from both an athlete perspective and a coach perspective, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top notch weightlifting coach!”
EMILY MALONE
Elev8 Fitness and Nutrition MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Woodstock
“I competed at the Barbell Collective finals recently and had an outstanding experience with Cherokee Barbell Strength & Nutrition. The atmosphere was welcoming and positive from start to finish, and the coaches were exceptionally knowledgeable, attentive, and eager to help. While traveling from out of town without my coach, their expertise and encouragement made a real difference on the platform. I left feeling supported and motivated I would highly recommend Cherokee Barbell to anyone looking for a fitness community.”
matt gonzalez
Elev8 Fitness and Nutrition MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Woodstock
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