With a passion for athletics and a strong academic background, she excelled from a young age, earning multiple scholarships for both academics and athletics.
She graduated with distinction from the University of Lethbridge, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a minor in Mathematics. Her undergraduate research on the biochemistry of food led to her publication in the American Chemical Society journal.
Her path has always been anything but ordinary.
Ashlyn Gunderson is a highly accomplished fitness professional based out of Lethbridge, Alberta.
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In her 20s, she gained recognition as an International Drug-Free Professional Fitness Model and National Bikini Athlete. Her passion for bodybuilding and nutrition coaching has fueled a career spanning more than a decade, helping countless women transform their bodies and their lives.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ashlyn pivoted her business to a virtual platform, launching courses, eBooks, and becoming one of Amazon’s best-selling authors with her poetry book For All The Moms That Came Before Me. Around this time, she also launched the Authentically Ashlyn podcast, which now garners over 125,000 downloads annually, exploring topics of women’s health, motherhood, and entrepreneurship.
Her accolades include being named one of Canada’s Top 10 Fitness Trainers by Muscle Insider, recognition as one of Lethbridge’s Top 40 Under 40, and Coach of the Year by the International Drug-Free Athletics Association. She was recently inducted into the NPAA Coaches Hall of Fame and appeared as a cast member on CBC’s hit reality TV series Canada’s Ultimate Challenge and Family Feud Canada.
Ashlyn is an unstoppable entrepreneur, fitness icon, mother, and mentor who continues to break barriers and inspire other women to do the same.
she’s built a reputation on grit and results.
At just 20 years old, Ashlyn founded Perfectfit4u, a business dedicated to training competitive athletes, and later established the Perfectfit4u Nutrition and Fitness Centre, where she grew a thriving community and employed multiple fitness professionals.
Ashlyn and the entire team are beyond knowledgeable in all aspects of health, fitness and beyond. The true passion for what they do is second to none. What they offer is so much more than a nutrition and training program.
k.m.
Ashlyn and her team at PF4U has been amazing. I’ve trained other places, but never have felt so welcomed and supported in every way. It’s not just a “here’s your program, be compliant” kind of service, it’s a support system.
V.F.
I absolutely love [Ashlyn's] podcast. From the moment I hit play, I am captivated by the host's dynamic energy and captivating storytelling abilities. Ashlyn’s ability to share herself so authentically is a gift she shares with us all.
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