Today we’d like to introduce you to Kathy Farokhpour.
Kathy, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
My journey to becoming a trainer and coach started ten years ago.
My initial drive to start working out was to compete in a bodybuilding show. I had never followed a program or hired a trainer so that’s where I started, by hiring a trainer. The changes I saw in my physique over the year sparked my love for exercise. From there, I decided to learn to train myself.
For the next several years, I worked very close to the industry but on the food side and learned a lot from the healthy prep companies I worked for.
After a few different positions, I had finally found my calling within Camp gladiator. Prior to CG I have never taught her classes but it all came so naturally.
I have now been with campGladiator for three years. Nothing compares to the energy of training 20-30+ people outdoors.
Has it been a smooth road?
Absolutely not. Many ups and downs along the way. First and foremost, I had to work a few different jobs till I finally found my ‘career.’ I’m glad I didn’t give up on finding the right role for me.
The struggles didn’t end their however. Being a CG trainer is being a business owner and you do pretty much everything. My first year was simply finding my rhythm and voice. Second year was marketing focused because there were still soo many that didn’t know about us in the area. As for year three and beyond, continued education and finding ways to bring more value to my clients (who are family now).
If it weren’t for some of my original Gladiators believing in me I don’t know where I would be so I am forever grateful for them!
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Camp Gladiator story. Tell us more about the business.
Camp Gladiator is an outdoor fitness program for adults of every fitness level and background. Our goal as a company is to positively impact as many lives as possible.
We specialize in group classes and are known for amazing workouts, infectious energy and lots of laughs while sweating it out. We focus on everything from resistance training to body weight and more.
I am most proud of the passionate trainers we have on the team that truly care about each individual out on our fields.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
People getting outside more! We spend our entire lives indoors and an outdoor workout is a great way to get fresh air, vitamin D and challenge your body and mind.
Pricing:
- Memberships start from $65-85/month
Contact Info:
- Website: www.campgladiator.com
- Phone: 832-544-1610
- Email: kathyfarokhpour@campgladiator.com
- Instagram: FaroFitness
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katayoun.farokhpour
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