Today we’d like to introduce you to Kelli and Amy.
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?
Our business began as a mobile “Bootcamp in the Park” back in 2010 – really, just doing Bootcamp classes for our friends. We gradually picked up more friends – those friends brought friends – and before long, our business was the real deal. We officially created our LLC in 2011 and off we went. In 2012, we purchased used spin bikes and some mobile DJ equipment and became the first fitness company to do mobile spin classes. The word was out and our classes were a big hit!! We practically “sold out” every class. Our mission was to make fitness fun and classes a social experience! Our vision to do more became a reality when we secured our very first, very small, studio space off of Louetta and Champions Forest. That was short-lived. However, just 4 months after, we upgraded to a more spacious studio in 2015. Our membership base quickly grew – our class schedule tripled and we offered more formats – spin, weight lifting, barre Pilates, Bootcamp, etc. and we solidified our spot as a legitimate fitness business in Spring. Fast forward to today, where we just celebrated 11 years in business and recently opened our newest 5200sq ft studio space that serves over 100 members where we offer classes, personal training, nutrition services and more. We are looking forward to the future with plans for more space, additional programming and an expanded service menu for our community. We are a one-stop-shop fitness and transformation center!!
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Whoa!! No Way! Our road has been far from smooth! Fortunately, we are two women with a vision fueled by a passion for helping other people so, despite those potholes in the road – we have stayed the course! As I mentioned, we were in our first studio space for only 4 months. We secured the space as a sublease from another fitness business. There were plans for a big box gym to occupy the large retail space next to our little studio – but that business wouldn’t open for 18 months, so we figured we were safe. We would get our feet wet, and establish a clientele – and before the big guys moved in, we’d be long gone. Well, the big guys got wind that were there and forced our landlord to evict us!! We were given two weeks’ notice. In a complete panic, we scrambled – found a new space and with our dreams in tow – we signed a 5-year lease for a studio space off FM 2920. We KNEW the rent was too high, we didn’t have enough members, and we definitely didn’t have the money, but….. we had a good relationship with the bank and secured a loan to get started. We had that studio from 2015 to 2020. We loved that spot, but we had grown – and we wanted more space. In the six months leading up to the expiration of our lease, we met a local developer and designed our brand-new gym- due to open July 2020. Covid-19 saw to it that didn’t happen. Fortunately, that developer put us in another space temporarily while the new gym was finally built – and even though it wasn’t ideal – we made the best of it! We managed to grow our membership even more during that time and by Jan 2022, we proudly opened our new space at 21631 Rhodes Rd in Spring.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Amy and I (Kelli) met when we both worked for a local gym – back in 2009. We became fast friends! Amy was a “member” first. She had a leadership quality, a great attitude and a palpable passion for helping others! I (Kelli) knew that Amy would be the perfect business partner. We complement each other so well – Amy is creative, friendly, smart and driven. I (Kelli) am resilient, determined and a little crazy! Together we have built a fitness business that is unique and special. We provide a class schedule second to none. We specialize in bringing people together through the love of personal fitness and wellness. We are definitely known for our creative classes – we pride ourselves on the multiple, custom-written class formats, unique Holiday Bootcamp classes and fun member events. When you look at the other gyms in Spring, you’ll see that we are definitely like none of the others. We set very high standards – for ourselves, our coaches and our business. Our coaches are certified and versed in all formats. Our programs are centered around overall wellness – creating an atmosphere that caters to living a long, healthy life in a strong, healthy body! Our members KNOW that their safety, wellness and happiness is our biggest concern and we are SO proud that they have put their trust in us!
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
I (Kelli) am the original, single owner of BMF Fitness. Once I met Amy and asked her to come aboard as my partner – we put our heads and hearts together and created what we have today. I have to give credit – to myself, for not giving up….to Amy for jumping in with me and even when I couldn’t pay her – she gave her all to help build our brand. I give credit to our coaching staff – Lauren, Tasha, Brandy A, Deidre, Della, Stephanie and Brandy B – for their support of and commitment to BMF. Of course, it goes without saying that the biggest love and kudos goes to our members!!! These are the most incredible people who CHOOSE BMF to help take care of the most important thing in their lives – their health!!! Without them, we would be nothing.
Pricing:
- TWO Weeks FREE for all new members! No obligation – really FREE! Try before you buy.
- Unlimited class memberships start at $45 per week
- Specialty Fitness Challenges Start at $199
- KIDS workout for free (Kindergarten to 8th Grade)
- Discount for all Klein ISD Staff
Contact Info:
- Website: bmf-fitness.com
- Instagram: @bmffitnesstx
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmffitnesstx
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bmffitness7198
- Other: https://bmf-fitness.zenplanner.com
Image Credits
BMF Fitness
Amy Ortmann
Kelli Barrett
