Empower Women: Help Rachel Open Her Gym

Hello! My name is Rachel, and I am pursuing a lifelong dream of mine. I am in the process of opening my own business: a fitness studio dedicated to teaching fitness classes to women. I have been into sports & exercise since childhood, however I have found that it is often intimidating to be in big box commercial gym where a majority of men hog workout equipment, approach women for various reasons, and even experienced being bullied out of equipment that I was using or about to use.

I also have seen that many just do not know where to begin in their fitness journey. Big box commercial gyms have so much equipment and it can be confusing on what to do, how to use machines, what the machines are for. Personal trainers within those gyms are hit or miss as far as their training, friendliness, compassion, and affordability.

I plan to correct all these problems with my business within my community. I am a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, where I concentrated in Women's Health. I also am a Certified Personal Trainer with NASM and have received many specializations. I have experience working as a personal trainer at my local YMCA and have had virtual clients, but I knew I always wanted a location where I can run my own business and help women in a way that I know is best without having to pay overpriced memberships fees AND personal training sessions. I will conduct in-person group personal training classes that allows women in my local community to get an effective, uncomplicated workout in and access to a personal trainer, who is knowledgeable with women-specific health and fitness needs.

I have begun the process of opening my business, but am asking friends and family for help to accomplish my goals and dreams. 100% of all funds raised will go directly to my business start up fees and gym equipment.

I appreciate any help, big or small. That is why in exchange for helping me with finishing the process of opening my business, I am offering those who donate a free personal training session (virtual or in-person) OR 1 month of free classes when my business opens.

If you are unable to contribute monetarily, but would like to help in some way, simply following me on social media, sharing my social media information or posts, and sharing this campaign will help tremendously.

I thank each one of you from the bottom of my heart.