Meet the Owner

Natalie Perkins

Owner/Trainer

Natalie is a classically trained ballet dancer who performed professionally, including seven years in the Las Vegas production show Jubilee!, and taught ballet and jazz in Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Miami. 

Natalie has been a Certified Personal Trainer and Director of Fitness in the Birmingham area since 2019. She opened Recharge Fitness in 2023 after seeing a need for a space where women can focus on their health and wellness goals without intimidation or judgement.

Through her love of coaching, Natalie found her true passion - fitness for women. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. Natalie specializes in corrective exercise, Midlife fitness, and Senior fitness.

Natalie is married and a mom to two young boys. She enjoys competing at local CrossFit competitions where she has been a podium finisher. Natalie is also a NPC (National Physique Committee) national-level competitor and 2x Bikini division champion.

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Fun Facts About Natalie:

• Performed as a dancer in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Opening Ceremony

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• Holds a Guinness World Record as part of the Longest Bikini Parade

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• Shared the stage with Penn & Teller and Wayne Newton in Las Vegas

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• Featured on the reality TV series Blush and Live! with Regis and Kelly

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• Featured in National Geographic Magazine for her work as a behind-the-scenes tour guide at Jubilee! Las Vegas