OUR COACHES
Red Dowdell
Owner & Founder
Red founded Rockbridge Barbell after years of experience working in both professional and collegiate Strength and Conditioning. This experience includes seasons with the Washington Nationals Baseball Team, DC United Soccer Team, and Old Dominion University NCAA Division 1 Athletic Teams. He has a passion for physical wellness and loves assisting others in reaching their goals. Red is a graduate of Virginia Military Institute.
Maggie Moats
Social Media Manager & Coach
Maggie is our Social Media Manager and a Group Training Coach, overseeing all social media and promotional materials while bringing energy and expertise to our Group Training program. As a Type One Diabetic for 23 years, she understands the importance of living a healthy balanced lifestyle and thrives on helping others find sustainable ways to move and feel their best.
Originally from Rockville, MD, Maggie has been a group fitness instructor for 5 years, transitioning from a love for teaching dance to a passion for resistance training. In 2023, she joined us at RB and moved to Lexington, VA, where she embraces a life as a law school wife, cheering on her husband as he tackles his studies at W&L Law.
Outside of the gym, Maggie enjoys spending time with her dog, Ranger, hanging out with friends and family, and running her social media business. When she’s not busy with all that, you can probably find her planning her next Disney adventure or getting in a workout.
Lisa Dowdell
Assistant Coach
Brian Hernandez
General Manager & Coach
Brian is our General Manager and oversees all day-to-day operations of the gym. He started powerlifting in 2019 and joined RB in early 2024. He works with clients to improve their health and surpass their goals. He came to Lexington after graduating from James Madison University and falling in love with the Rockbridge area and its community.
Brady Ward
Exercise Specialist & Coach
Brady is our in-house Exercise Specialist who oversees programing and coaching direction. He received his Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from Mary Baldwin University while playing baseball. With a sports performance background and passion for physical fitness, Brady decided to pursue a career in the industry. He is now on his way to getting his Masters in Business Administration from MBU.