Why THRIVE? My purpose of continuing to work in the health and fitness industry goes beyond that of personal training. Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with several clients all with different goals and histories; from the working mother of three, to the grandmother trying to stay fit, to the teenager trying to get stronger and faster in their sport. The knowledge gained from these individuals has led to the development of specific programs for each of them, as well as a better understanding of how to go beyond training and provide the tools for complete healthy living. But what does “healthy living” mean exactly? There is no right answer to this question, because for every person this is different. Thus, it has become my mission to create the most well-rounded atmosphere where every client can THRIVE, not just in their training, but in all aspects of their health. At THRIVE Strength & Wellness, you will not only receive the best-developed fitness regimen, but also well-researched nutritional guidance along with the most professional advice to achieve a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle. With the high demands that society has placed on us to keep up with our extremely busy schedules, the overwhelming amount of exercise and dieting “fads” that are presented to us become nearly impossible to disregard. Mye goal is to provide an outlet for those stressors and to give the best support possible in finding balance for your mind, body and overall health in a natural, efficient and stress-free way.
Hi! I'm Kim Borowski!
I have been working in the fitness industry for since 2010 and a certified personal trainer since 2011. My passion for health and fitness, however, started well before this as I was a competitive athlete and dancer for all of my school age years. I also competed for a short time on the ECC Track and Field team. While working towards my Bachelor’s degree from Daemen College, I started working at a local commercial gym where I became an NFPT Certified Personal Trainer as well as a Certified Spinning and Pilates instructor. After three years, I made the jump into private studio training where I learned more about the art of strength and fat loss programming in both the individual and group settings. After dedicating both the time and physical training to obtaining both the StrongFirst Level I and Level II Kettlebell Instructor Certifications, my husband I decided to take a leap of faith and branch off on my own. Thus, THRIVE Strength & Wellness was created in May of 2015. In June of 2015, we found out we were expecting TWINS! Talk about crazy timing, right? So, not only had I just started my own business but we also were going to be starting a family. In February 2016, we welcomed our healthy and beautiful baby girls. Crazy me, I decided to earn my Strongfirst Barbell Instructor Certification in August of 2017 and in May of 2018, we completed our family with yet ANOTHER little girl. To say I feel lucky is an understatement. Having my own studio for the past 7 years has allowed me to continue working with several clients while also having the ability to stay at home with my children. Moreover, the schedule flexibility has also allowed me to grow and share my passion for coaching in both track and field hockey and hopefully making a difference for those young athletes. In 2023, my husband and I decided to make a change that we knew was best for our family. While THRIVE Strength & Wellness no longer holds it's own separate space, it IS newly renovated in our home! With more of my time being devoted to coaching, I wanted to also be home with my girls while still being able to train clients. I am beyond excited for this next part of my family's journey and the growth that I will continue to make in this industry. It's time for me to start helping those who need the ease and comfort of in-home personal training. So, to all of you working parents out there that are trying to figure out how to balance it all, I'm here for you! I've been there, I've worked through it and I would love nothing more than to help you too! |
As a wife and mom, I love the idea of being able to help others with their health and fitness goals while also striving to be a strong role model for my daughters and any other athletes I have a the privilege of coaching.
*NFPT Certified Personal Trainer *NFPT Certified Nutrition Specialist *StrongFirst Level II Certified Kettlebell Instructor *StrongFirst Certified Barbell Instructor *Varsity Track and Field Coach *USATF Level 1 Certified *Varsity Field Hockey Coach *USAFH Level 1 Certified *Assistant Director for Buffalo FHC *Previous powerlifting competitor |