Welcome to
Stronghold Fitness is a private, small group and personal training studio. Our goal is to tailor workouts to each individual that walks through our doors. We would love to help YOU in your health and wellness journey!
Our Core Values
1. Meeting you right where you are and moving you forward from that place
2. Improving quality of life
3. Supporting sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes
4. Educating, empowering, strengthening, and encouraging
Our Trainers
Meet our Certified Personal Trainers, Rebecca, Hannah, and Damon!
About Rebecca Dotson
Hello! I am Rebecca Dotson, owner, and operator of Stronghold Fitness. My fitness career began 29+ years ago in college. I took an aerobics class as a PE credit and the instructor of the class saw potential in me as a future instructor. Since that time, I have tried to look for this same potential in others, coaxing them to follow their strengths and passions. I taught group fitness classes for over a decade while teaching elementary school and continued while staying home raising young children. As my children grew to school age, I realized my passions were more in fitness than in the elementary classroom and I decided to pursue fitness as a career. When teaching school, one thing that frustrated me was NOT being able to meet the needs of each individual in my classroom. The desire to meet the needs of individuals led me to my love of personal and small group training. My desire as a trainer, coach, mentor, and business owner is to support, educate, hold accountable and empower individuals in their health and wellness journeys, to help each individual with his or her specific needs and goals and to foster a desire for movement, exercise, and
fitness to become a way of life for all I serve.
Rebecca Dotson
Certifications: National Exercise Trainers Association, Personal Trainer Certification; Road Runners Club of America, Certified Adult Distance Running Coach; TRX Suspension Training; Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Group Exercise Instructor Certification; Les Mills International, Les Mills BodyPump & Les Mills BodyAttack; Resist-A-Ball C.O.R.E. Level One Instructor Certification; American Heart Association, Adult/Child/Infant CPR and AED
About Hannah Faler
Certifications: National Academy of Sports Medicine, Personal Trainer; Athletics and Fitness Association of America, Group Fitness Instructor; American Red Cross, Adult/Child/Infant First Aid, CPR, & AED
Hi! I’m Hannah Faler, a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Fitness has shaped my life for as long as I can remember. My love for the outdoors led me to running in high school, where I discovered its mental and physical benefits. In college, I stayed active with fitness classes and long-distance running, completing two marathons and several half marathons in my 20s. While cross-training at a gym in Mississippi, I was inspired by supportive coaches who showed me the impact of personal training. Their passion for helping others sparked my own desire to guide people toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. In 2019, after having my first child, I pursued my dream of becoming a certified personal trainer. Moving to Huntsville two years ago was a pivotal moment– and joining the Stronghold community under Rebecca’s mentorship has helped me grow as both a coach and individual.
As a trainer, my goal is to create personalized workout plans that help clients reach their fitness and wellness goals. I want to empower clients with the knowledge and tools to build lasting habits and stay active, so their body functions at its best for the long haul. I'll be there to listen, adjust programs when needed, and celebrate progress as clients build strength, mobility, and overall wellness. My aim is to boost confidence and energy, leaving individuals feeling ready to take on each day with a positive mindset.
I’m a wife and mom to two adventurous, energetic boys, ages 6 and 3, who keep life busy, wild, and full of fun! Coffee fuels my mornings, audiobooks keep me entertained, and I cherish quiet moments of peace in nature to recharge.
I would love to help you reach your fitness goals and improve your quality of life!
Hannah Faler
About Damon Olson
I embarked on my fitness journey nearly 10 years ago at age 50—back then, at 49, I honestly believed I was at the end of my road. After spending a significant part of my career as a hospice chaplain, I had seen enough sickness and pain to understand the stakes all too well. I was in constant pain, reliant on prescription medications, and struggling to find joy in life.
Fast forward to today, I'm proud to say that I am prescription medicine-free! After a couple of surgeries, I took my first steps towards a healthier life. I began walking and within a year, I was consistently walking three miles daily, shedding an incredible 65 pounds along the way. The following year, I added resistance training to my routine, and I haven’t looked back since!
Through much prayer and soul searching, I decided to become a personal trainer. My mission is to inspire and equip others to discover the joy and fulfillment of a healthy lifestyle. I am passionate about learning everything I can about exercise and nutrition, and I love sharing that knowledge with others.
I have several certificates and specializations, including but not limited to certified personal
trainer, certified nutrition coach, senior fitness specialist, and MMA conditioning specialist.
If you’re looking for a mature trainer who has transformed his life—from sickness to health, I’m here for you! Strength training and whole food nutrition are my passions. I am skilled at helping others of all ages lose fat and gain lean muscle at the same time with an individualized plan of care!
Damon Olson
Certifications:
American Council on Exercise: Athletic Performance for Sport and Life; Community Physical Activity Leader
National Academy of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer; Group Personal Training Specialist; Certified Nutrition Coach; Neuromuscular Stretching; Integrated Flexibility Training; Integrated Core Training; Training the Brain: The Neuroscience of Aerobic Exercise; MMA Conditioning Specialist; Integrated Balance Training; Senior Fitness Specialist; Metabolic Makeover; Guide to Bodybuilding; Emotions in Motion; Mental Toughness; Virtual Coaching Specialist; Motivational Interviewing for Coaches
Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED
