Functional Fitness Personal Trainer in Reno, NV: Meet Grace Fargen

If you are looking for a functional fitness personal trainer in Reno, NV, Grace Fargen is worth knowing about. Grace holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from UNR and brings a background rooted in both performance training and physical therapy settings. She works with clients through Atlas Personal Training, offering both online and in-person coaching.

Grace helps a wide range of people, from young athletes to older adults managing injuries or mobility limitations. Her approach centers on functional fitness: training that builds real-world strength, mobility, and confidence so clients can move well through everyday life, not just in the gym. Whether you are recovering from an injury, starting your fitness journey, or looking to move better as you age, Grace brings a grounded, science-informed approach to every session.

Meet Grace Fargen, a personal trainer in Reno

Grace's path into fitness started early, with CrossFit sparking a lifelong interest in consistent physical activity. That early passion eventually led her into Olympic weightlifting, and more recently, into functional fitness training.

Alongside her personal training work, Grace spent several years in physical therapy clinics, working as both an intern and a technician. That experience gave her hands-on exposure to injury prevention, rehabilitation, and movement mechanics, knowledge that now shapes how she coaches clients in Reno.

She recently completed her B.S. in Kinesiology at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she built a strong foundation in exercise programming, movement analysis, and adapting training programs for diverse populations. That combination of academic training and real clinical exposure gives Grace a well-rounded perspective that goes beyond generic workout plans.

You can view her full background on her Atlas trainer profile.

Grace Fargen's training specialties and experience

Grace specializes in functional fitness, an approach that focuses on training movement patterns you actually use in daily life: squatting, pulling, pushing, carrying, and rotating safely and efficiently. This makes her a strong fit for clients who want strength and mobility that translates directly to how they feel and move outside the gym.

Her background also includes:

Olympic weightlifting experience, giving her a solid understanding of strength development and technical lifting
Time spent in physical therapy clinics, which informs how she thinks about injury prevention and safe progression
A Kinesiology degree that supports her ability to adapt programming for different bodies, goals, and limitations

Grace has worked with a wide range of clients, including young athletes building foundational strength and older adults navigating injuries or mobility restrictions. Her philosophy is simple: fitness is for everyone, and every client deserves a program built around their body and their goals.

What it's like to train with Grace Fargen

Grace's own words capture her coaching philosophy well. She is passionate about helping people discover the strength and confidence that come from being fit and ready for whatever life brings. That mindset shapes her sessions, which focus less on rigid routines and more on building capable, resilient movement.

Because of her physical therapy background, Grace pays close attention to movement mechanics. Clients working through injuries or mobility limitations can expect a thoughtful, safety-first approach that still challenges them to progress.

At the same time, her competitive background in Olympic weightlifting means she understands how to push clients who are chasing strength and performance goals. This range, from rehab-conscious coaching to performance-focused training, is part of what makes her approach to functional fitness stand out in Reno.

If you want a trainer who listens closely and adjusts programming based on how your body responds, Grace's style is built for that.

Where Grace Fargen trains (online, in person, home gym)

Grace offers both online and in-person personal training, giving Reno clients flexibility in how they work with her.

Online training is available for clients who want expert programming and coaching from anywhere, whether that means following structured workouts remotely or checking in through the Atlas app between sessions. Online sessions range from $45 to $75 per session.

In-person training is available for Reno-area clients who prefer face-to-face coaching, hands-on form correction, and direct accountability. In-person sessions range from $75 to $150 per session.

Grace does not currently list a dedicated home gym, so in-person session locations can be confirmed directly through her Atlas profile or during onboarding. If you are trying to decide which format fits your goals and schedule best, this breakdown of online versus in-person training with Grace can help you compare the two options in more detail.

How to book Grace Fargen

Booking Grace through Atlas Personal Training is straightforward. Atlas matches Reno clients with vetted coaches like Grace and manages the entire relationship through one app, including scheduling, communication, and progress tracking.

To get started:

Visit Grace Fargen's Atlas profile to learn more about her approach and availability.
Choose between online or in-person training based on your goals and preferred location.
Connect with the Atlas team to confirm pricing details and get your first session on the calendar.

If you are still comparing coaches, Atlas also has a full coaches directory where you can explore other trainers in Reno. And if you are curious about how Grace's pricing compares across session types, this guide on the cost of training with Grace Fargen walks through it in detail.

Conclusion

Grace Fargen brings a rare mix of academic training, clinical experience, and competitive athletic background to functional fitness coaching in Reno. Whether you are managing an injury, building strength as an athlete, or simply want to move better in daily life, her approach is built to meet you where you are.

Ready to get started? Visit Atlas Personal Training to book a session with Grace or explore other vetted coaches in Reno.