Gayle & Lauren have known each other since 2012 when we met working at a local commercial gym (IYKYK). With similar backgrounds in both Personal Training and teaching Group Fitness Classes, we had a lot in common at the time. In particular, we both shared a passion for functional integrative training (hence the "FIT") which is that we want our clients' programs to help them move better in their day to day lives and for years to come.
Jump forward to 2017, when Lauren was growing weary of her position in the commercial fitness arena, and when the functional fitness personal training studio that Gayle was contracting out of decided to close. Gayle and a colleague from that studio decided to open their own personal training studio in Carrboro (back then, called FIT on Main) and convinced Lauren to leave the commercial gym setting to work for them.
In 2020, the pandemic hit, and FIT on Main had to shut down for several months. We all had to pivot our businesses completely to adjust to this huge change and limitation. Thanks to a combination of SBA loans, Go Fund Me, safe and cautious practices with outdoor training, staggered workouts between clients at the gym, unwavering cleaning efforts, and amazing clients who didn't give up on themselves or us, FIT on Main survived the pandemic. If you were with us through that era, we THANK YOU!!
In 2022, Gayle's former business partner left. The business known as FIT on Main closed and FIT Carrboro was opened with Lauren coming on as partner. Staying in the same physical location helped us continue to grow as the go-to personal training studio in downtown Carrboro. Our plans to expand within the next few years came to fruition this summer 2024 when we were able to open up our gym into the next door space formerly occupied by TABLE.
Now, we have two separate training spaces as well as a cardio room and a Pilates Reformer studio, more parking, more Personal Trainers, and more offerings. We are SO happy to be at this stage in our business growth and can't wait to see the future unfold.
Again... if you've been with us through this entire timeline and before.... you are a REAL ONE. You are one of the main reasons why we are still doing business! We appreciate you immeasurably. And we hope to remain with you as long as we can!
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