"It always seems impossible until it's done."~Nelson Mandela

We have a very special guest today, someone I connected with back when I first started this podcast over a year ago. Someone who is really shining a light on the fitness community in and around Denver in a very fun way.

Today’s guest is the Founder of FitLo Denver, Tricia Olson. We’re gonna dive into Tricia’s story, who she is, why she started FitLo, what challenges she’s faced and how she stays on track. Even if I didn’t live in Colorado, I’d still keep up with FitLo just for the entertainment, from the Facebook live chats every Wednesday at 9 pm, to all the different workouts and gyms FitLo highlights. And on top of that, there’s the event page where you can, as Tricia says, get the lowdown on where to get fit in Denver. Whether or not you’re a part of this amazing community, there’s a ton of takeaways in this interview that will help you with your own journey. As always guys, please share this out with your friends and family and help Tricia get the word out about FitLo.

Finding the right gym is a lot like dating.

"If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of the popular phrase, “It’s not you, it’s me,” you know that finding “the one” is a real challenge in the dating world. I believe the same is true with gyms- finding the right gym is a lot like dating. There’s a lot of sweating and working out the relationship kinks, and yet in the end- who knows if there will be any real satisfaction?

I believe people strive to be good people. (This could just be the Yogi in me, but I truly do believe this!) However, just because they’re good people, doesn’t mean they’re the right match for you. Everyone has their own preferences and special needs to balance in order for the relationship to work. Most fitness studios and gyms are owned and operated by good, passionate and knowledgeable people who are in the business to share their expertise and help clients get the best experience possible- keeping you active, healthy, and improving your “ASSets.” No one leads a fitness format and says, “I don’t really care if the clients get what they want out of their membership…let’s just give them a so-so experience.” No way! To be a trainer or instructor, you MUST love what you do and believe in what you do. It is impossible to successfully train people from any other perspective.

As a Denver fitness enthusiast, I’m passionate about building strength, challenging my physical capabilities and maintaining a positive perspective on daily life.  As a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor and registered yoga teacher, I strive to help create a mind-body connection that is just the right amount of physical challenge and inspiration, so that when you complete your workout, you feel amazing." Read more.

In this episode:

The Story of FitLo

Who has inspired Tricia

Yoga myths and what to look for in a great teacher

The lowdown on where to get fit in Denver

morning routines

and much, much more!

Resources:

Alicia Rae~Alicia Rae Yoga

Gina Caputo~Colorado School of Yoga

Water For People

Wake up. Kick ass. Be bold for change. Fitness for a Cause: Int'l Women's Day

Takeaways:

Go to FitLoDenver.com :)

Be you and remember to do what feels right. It's about what you connect with. Listen to your intuition.

International Women's Day is March 8th. FitLo will be working with local community partners and hosting an event at 6 am, Wake up. Kick ass. Be bold for change. Fitness for a Cause: Int'l Women's Day. This will be donation based event with all the proceeds going to Water For People. Sign up, share it out, and support this amazing cause!

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