Today we’d like to introduce you to Gemma Combs.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
From my early teenage years, I wrestled with the ups and downs of fitness jumping into extremes followed by burnout. I started doing simple home workouts, slowly my confidence grew, and I realized I wanted to help others facing the same challenges. That spark turned into purpose when a diabetic neighbor asked me to join her on daily walks. Seeing how little encouragement could change her life made me even more determined to reach more people.
So I dove into personal training by enrolling at Lifetime Academy in Houston’s CityCentre, where I completed an internship shadowing expert trainers and observing their high-energy bootcamp style classes. There, I deepened my knowledge of training technique and fitness programming and discovered my passion for bringing that same energy to women outside of the traditional gym setting. After earning my ACE Personal Trainer Certification, I continued building my skills by running a weekly bootcamp at local parks. From there, Workouts With Gem LLC grew organically, training clients in homes and local parks before evolving into today’s fully in-home and virtual zoom personal training sessions. I meet my clients exactly where they are on their fitness journey, bringing the equipment, the motivation, and the personalized workout plan. No crowded gyms and no judgement, I truly love what I do.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
When I first started my business, finding the right clients and filling my schedule was a real uphill battle. Week to week, I’d celebrate landing a new client only to watch slow months roll in and out, leaving me second guessing everything. That uncertainty made me wonder if I should trade my dream of running my own business for the stability of a high end gym. Then COVID hit, and overnight my in-home sessions came to a complete stop.
But those challenges pushed me to explore virtual training via zoom that push changed everything. Suddenly location was no longer a barrier, I’m now training clients all across Houston, throughout Texas, and beyond. What began as a necessity has become a powerful opportunity to connect, motivate, and help so many more women reach their goals from the comfort of their home.
We’ve been impressed with Workouts With Gem LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Workouts With Gem LLC is all about meeting you exactly where you are on your fitness journey whether at home, or virtually via zoom from anywhere. As a certified personal trainer specializing in corrective exercise and weight management, I bring judgment free, fully personalized training straight to you.
I’m known for in-home training that goes beyond just giving you a workout program to follow. I’m right there with you correcting your form in real time, staying fully engaged, and customizing every session to your needs. That hands on approach, whether in your living room or over zoom, is what truly sets my training apart.
What I’m most proud of is the confidence and transformation each one of my clients achieve physically, mentally and in their everyday lives. I’m not here just to help my clients lose weight, but here to guide my clients through sustainable lifestyle changes that last.
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
My biggest advice for those just starting out is to turn the challenges into motivation for an even better comeback. Every obstacle is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and comeback stronger than before.
Something I wish I knew when I started is that progress isn’t always obvious right away, you might be hitting milestones without even realizing it. Stay consistent, celebrate those small wins, and keep moving forward.
Pricing:
- In-Home Sessions starting at $45
- Virtual Sessions Via Zoom starting at $25
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Workoutswithgem.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workoutswithgem?igsh=cHd3ODJqa3FyNmk3&utm_source=qr
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- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@workoutswithgem?si=uPr9zLQqsW3nrqST
