Filipino proud and pregnant with her second child, Betina Gozo is an on-camera fitness coach and personal trainer from Dallas, Texas. She specializes in strength training and pre-natal and postpartum fitness. Betina can also be seen on the Nike Training Club Special and Netflix original, Kick off with Betina Gozo.
FILIPINO AMERICAN TV FITNESS COACH
In addition to leading workouts for thousands of people worldwide, Betina has made an impact in the digital fitness world. She’s known for her Lead and Follow workouts for beginners, pregnancy, and postpartum routines with Nike Training Club, Apple Fitness+, and NordicTrack.
With over 10 years in the industry and an array of certifications, she’s honored to be on the Women’s Health Magazine Advisory Board who she collaborated with for the book The Woman’s Guide to Strength Training – Featuring Weight Training Workouts to Help You Get Toned, Burn Body Fat, Increase Longevity, and Pursue a Healthy Lifestyle (Women’s Health Publishing).
STRENGTH TRAINING, PREGNANCY & FITNESS
Betina is former Nike trainer for 8 years who advocates for strength training, Her number one goal is to promote fitness and training to inspire people to make positive lifestyle changes, live their most optimal life and most importantly, feel great. She’s known for motivating people to reach outside their comfort zone to transform body and mind in every stage of life.
She’s married to Nic Shimonek, a former NFL quarterback and currently a performance coach to professional athletes. The two are parents to daughter Aluna who they involve in their wellness activities. You can find the family on Instagram working out dancing and cooking together. In addition, Nic and Betina co-host the health, wellness and parenting podcast Beyond The Routine.
Betina is quoted in various fitness publications, like Shape and Women’s Muscle & Strength. Her new book Women’s Muscle & Strength: Get Lean, Strong & Confident will be released November 2023.
Her accreditations include Nike Master Trainer, Eleiko Strength Training Level 1, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, Ace Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Functional Strength Coach by Mike Boyle, EXOS Performance Specialist, Functional Movement Systems Certified, ACE Functional Trainer, Fitness Nutrition and Conditioning Specialist, and AFPA Pre/Post Natal Specialist.