REsistance - Part 1: Spin Class, Setbacks & Starting Fresh
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What happens when you blend psychology, creativity, and fitness expertise into one dynamic space? Danielle Kireyczyk, founder of REsistance Fitness Studio in Vero Beach, joins us to share her remarkable journey from Massachusetts fitness instructor to Florida studio owner.
Remember that intimidating feeling of walking into a fitness class for the first time? Danielle has built her entire business around eliminating that barrier. "My goal is to make that room look different," she explains, rejecting the stereotype of identical-looking participants in favor of genuine diversity in age, background, and ability. The darkened spin room, personalized outreach, and focus on connection before correction create an environment where newcomers can truly thrive.
Danielle's path wasn't always clear. From trying countless sports as a youth without finding her niche, to discovering her love for fitness instruction, to an unexpected email termination that became the catalyst for starting her own studio, her story demonstrates how setbacks often lead to our greatest opportunities. "I wouldn't have been in such a good place if I didn't have such a support system around," she reflects, highlighting the importance of community in entrepreneurial journeys.
What truly sets REsistance apart is Danielle's philosophy that mental wellness trumps physical appearance. "I don't need you to walk around with six packs, knowing you have depression. I'd rather you have happiness and a belly full of yummy food and hard work." This refreshing approach permeates everything from instructor training to class structure to the studio's welcoming atmosphere.
Ready to experience fitness in a whole new way? Visit REsistance at 725 8th Street in Vero Beach for a free introductory class, where you'll discover that the most important resistance isn't on the bike, it's pushing back against fitness stereotypes that don't serve our well-being.
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Chapters
1. Meeting Danielle at REsistance Studio (00:00:00)
2. First Spin Class Experience (FREE) (00:02:41)
3. Danielle's Fitness Journey (00:08:57)
4. Ways To Educate New People (00:16:51)
5. The Moment You Decided to Launch (00:22:31)
6. Story Behind the Name REsistance (00:28:18)
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