About
Our Gym
At Kova Strength in Idaho Falls, we coach women of all experience levels to get stronger, move better, and see measurable results. With clear programming, hands-on coaching, and a supportive team, you’ll build habits that last and progress you can feel.
Terra Smout
Founder
Terra and Dustin started Kova Strength in their garage in 2020. Terra is a Boise State kinesiology grad and former District 91 PE teacher; Dustin is Idaho Falls-born and raised.
What began as a small idea-real, coach-led training that makes sense-grew into a women-only gym the whole family pours into. Today, Kova is where women come to actually reach their goals-whether that’s a full transformation, getting stronger, feeling better day-to-day, or staying active for the long haul.
Every session is coach-led, personal, and supportive. As a locally owned, family-operated gym, they’re proud to serve Idaho Falls and honored to be part of each member’s story.
Learn About
Our Coaching Team
The coaches at Kova Strength are all about helping you move better, stay consistent, and reach your goals. With expert support and real accountability, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.
Abbi Stauffer
Education & Expertise
Refined Art of Coaching | 4 Years Coaching Experience | Strength Training | Program Design
Specialties
– Advanced Strength Training
– Progressive Overload
– Breaking Through Plateaus
– Strength Development
– Training Technique & Execution
Abbi helps women take their training to the next level through progressive overload, intentional programming, and consistent execution. She specializes in helping women build strength, break through plateaus, and continue making progress long after the beginner stage.
Abby Thompson
Education & Expertise
Precision Nutrition | Refined Art of Coaching | 5 Years Coaching
Specialties
– Strength Development
– Nutrition Coaching
– Emotional Eating
– Perimenopanuse Nutrition
– Functional Fitness & Mobility
Abby helps women become stronger, more capable, and better fueled for the activities that matter most to them. She specializes in emotional eating, perimenopause nutrition, and functional strength training. She is passionate about combining nutrition and strength training to help women perform their best both in and out of the gym.
Amanda Smout
Ashley Mullett
Education & Expertise
BA Exercise Science | Adult Exercise, Certified Yoga Instructor, Physical Therapy Tech
Specialties
– Women’s Strength Training
– Injury Prevention
– Exercise Modification
– Mobility & Functional Movement
– Healthy Aging
Ashley helps women build strength despite knee pain, back pain, mobility limitations, or previous injuries. With a background in exercise science, physical therapy, and yoga, she specializes in exercise modification, injury prevention, and helping women stay active and strong for life.
Banesa Getsinger
Education & Expertise
AFAA-CGFI | Refined Art of Coaching | 10+ Years in Group Fitness
Specialties
– Strength Development
– Women’s Physique Development
– Breaking the Cycle of Starting Over
– Building Sustainable Habits
Banesa helps women balance fitness with the demands of everyday life through sustainable habits. She specializes in helping women build confidence through strength training and body recomposition, including coaching within Kova’s Look Like You Lift program. With 17 years of experience in the medical field, Banesa understands the important role strength training plays in supporting long-term health and longevity.
Kelley Walker
Kelsie Neidner
Kristan Alford
Education & Expertise
Refined Art of Coaching | 3 Years Coaching
Specialties
– Strength Training for Beginners
– Building Confidence in the Gym
– Goal Setting & Accountability
– Upper Body Strength
– Long-Term Fitness Success
Kristan helps women step outside their comfort zone, build confidence, and discover what they are truly capable of. She is passionate about creating a positive, encouraging environment where woman can build lasting strength, stay accountable, and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach.
Lauren Bottelberghe
Education & Expertise
Refined Art of Coaching | 3 Years Coaching
Specialties
– Beginner Strength Training
– Strength Development
– Building Confidence in the Gym
– Goal Setting & Accountability
– Member Support & Success
Lauren helps women confidently step into strength training through encouragement, accountability, and personalized support. She is passionate about helping women who have never considered themselves “gym girls” develop healthy habits and create momentum toward their goals.
Leslie Romero
Education & Expertise
Refined Art of Coaching | 5 Years Coaching
Specialties
– Strength Training For Beginners
– Strength Training with Knee & Back Pain
– Building Confidence in the Gym
– Goal Setting and Accountability
Leslie helps women build strength with encouragement, accountability, and personalized coaching. She is passionate about helping women overcome self-doubt, train confidently despite aches and pains, and build the strength they need to enjoy life with confidence.
Sarah
Sydni
Advanced Equipment
At Kova Strength, our women-only facility is outfitted with high-quality barbells, dumbbells, squat racks, benches, and kettlebells to build strength safely and effectively. We also offer sleds, cable machines, resistance bands, and bikes to support well-rounded training.
From functional movements to strength-focused lifts, our equipment helps women train with confidence and see results.
Private Strength Sanctuary
Kova Strength is more than a gym-it’s a private, women-only space built on support, accountability, and community. Every session is coach-led, so you’re never left guessing what to do, and our programs are tailored to your goals and lifestyle. With semi-private coaching, group classes, and Better with Age training, Kova offers an intimate, results-driven experience where women feel known, encouraged, and empowered-something you won’t find anywhere else in Idaho Falls.
