About

A maven (also mavin) is a trusted expert in a particular field, who seeks to pass knowledge on to others. The word maven comes from the Hebrew, via Yiddish, and means one who understands, based on an accumulation of knowledge.

Tracy Fober, a.k.a.The Iron Maven, believes physical health is the cornerstone of basic human function and athletic performance. She started her own practice in 2003 to develop and promote the concept of physical health for life and sport, integrating knowledge and practical experience from the fields of exercise science, rehabilitation and the sport of weightlifting. Tracy currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri with her husband Kevin, and three cats, Sofia, Pippi and Felix.

Mission
To promote fitness and performance through a mastery of physical health; to educate coaches, athletes, parents and other physical therapists on the appropriate application of resistance training techniques for athletes of any age.

Philosophy
Human structure and function are mediated by movement.  Structure affects movement. Movement, or lack of movement over time, affects structure.  The effects can be positive or negative.  Deficiencies in any component of physical health — poor body awareness, improper alignment, limited flexibility, or an imbalance of muscular strength—eventually lead to dysfunction, pain, performance decrements or injury.  A comprehensive physical health plan requires assessment of musculoskeletal structure and function, or rather, physical competencies. Development of these physical competencies is the key to physical health and athletic performance.

Professional
Missouri Physical Therapist License PHT 114140
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
USA Weightlifting Club Coach

Education
BA, Philosophy of Science, The University of Chicago (1991)
MS, Kinesiology, The University of Illinois-Chicago (1995)
MS, Physical Therapy, Washington University (1997)

For more information, please call 314.368.5266 or email.
Knowledge is power. Take a proactive approach to your physical health and performance.