Today we’d like to introduce you to Katie Benson.
Katie, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I fell in love with indoor cycling classes at the Pearland Ymca back in 2004. I became certified to teach in 2006. I taught only Spinning classes for about seven years until I was trained to teach Tabata Bootcamp in 2014. Tabata Bootcamp empowered me to teach a different format and go out on my own. I launched my first Tabata Bootcamp at my home with three people on my driveway and in my living room. This group grew to over 20 after only a short while. I added personal training and nutrition services in 2015 and then bikes to my home gym in 2016. The training groups that I’ve led at my house have been very special—a close-knit, very supportive group. We felt called to share this passion with the community. So my amazingly talented husband started dreaming up a design for our gym on a small piece of land that we owned in downtown Tomball. We wanted to create a safe and inclusive environment not just for exercise, but for health, wellness, and community. God has blessed us with an amazing team of instructors at True Form that has helped to grow our class offerings and change more lives.
Has it been a smooth road?
As with all companies, the business has gone up and down based on the time of year, economy, and weather. I’ve only advertised by word of mouth since I was operating out of my home. This was a challenge when I was trying to grow my business. The weather was also a challenge since we only had a 20×20 covered space for the bikes. The rest of our classes were held outside. But, I have been blessed with an amazing group of clients that are motivated, dedicated, hard working and loyal.
Please tell us about the business.
We offer a variety of classes at True Form, including cycling, circuit/HIIT training, strength training, TRX and a cycle & strength combo class. We also offer private coaching sessions. I believe that we offer a special product for boutique fitness since we offer more than one type of workout—no need to belong to 2 separate gyms to get cycling and HIIT anymore. Our newly constructed facility is inviting and visually appealing. We have brand new, high quality Schwinn bikes as well as amazing weight equipment for all types of training.
True Form Gym is known for the community we create among our members. Every person is part of the family. We support and encourage each other in good times and bad. It is a very special place as well as a very special group of people.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I love the small town feel of Tomball. Community and family is very important here. I am proud to be a part of such a special community.
Pricing:
- Unlimited monthly membership $139
- 8 classes per month membership $119
- $20 Drop in rate
- $45 unlimited classes for 2 weeks (intro rate for new clients only)
- First class is FREE
Contact Info:
- Address: 205 Houston St.
Tomball, TX 77375 - Website: www.trueformgym.com
- Phone: 832-472-4105
- Email: katie@trueformgym.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueformgym/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/True-Form-Gym-430785884395135/
Image Credit:
Illumination Marketing
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