Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Ampolos and Stefanie Sweeney.
Danielle and Stefanie, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
We have been friends for a very long time and have both been teaching fitness independently for a while. We felt inspired in 2013 to team up together! This decision was based on both feedback we received from clients, along with how well our styles and personalities meshed together. We felt this was the perfect opportunity to combine our talents and passions for health and wellness and as a result, Simply Fit & Fun was born!
Our very first meeting was held in the corner of a local Starbucks with just a notepad, a pen, and a blank slate! In the moment, we had so much excitement but little direction. As the coffee began to flow, so did our ideas! We wanted to create a community that was not just about surface value, but rather allowing people to feel true success and change on a deeper level!
With all of the social media saturation that fitness receives, we had this desire to bring things back to basics and remind people the importance of truly taking of yourself – not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well. This desire is what continues to drive us forward today!
Has it been a smooth road?
As the saying goes, “difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” The fitness world can be tricky. There is so much talent and so many options to choose from that it can be challenging for someone to find their place. As a duo, we found such comfort in using each other as a constant sounding board as we dealt with various difficult obstacles.
From personal to professional life, we experienced bumps in the road that only made us stronger and brought us closer together both as business partners and friends! These struggles truly showed us the importance of being authentic to who we are, no matter came our way.
As a result, the environment of Simply Fit & Fun is open, honest, and truly personal. We care about each and every single one of our clients!
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Simply Fit & Fun story. Tell us more about the business.
Simply Fit & Fun originally began with us teaching just Zumba classes, and this still remains our bread and butter today! However, we have now expanded to include so much more — barre, boot camp, Simply Ignite (our high-intensity strength and cardio class), Simply Minis (our class designed for kiddos and their parents), and specialized dance events throughout the year.
We are proud to say that our classes are specifically planned, choreographed and designed to accommodate people of all fitness levels and abilities. Beyond our classes, we also host monthly clean-eating challenges, which focus on educating our clients on proper nutrition and exercise, and how to put the two together in order to lead a happy, healthy lifestyle. We recently expanded into the virtual realm and now offer a variety of online workouts.
These can be accessed anytime, anywhere, and are designed to fit into anyone’s busy lifestyle. We also recently launched Simply Mamas, an online prenatal platform for our expecting clients! We design, create, teach, and communicate everything as a team, and we feel as though this personalized service is what truly sets us apart!
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
The health and wellness industry is constantly evolving, and we recognize and celebrate that! Our goal is to continue to educate ourselves so we can stay connected and current, and grow as a team.
Contact Info:
- Address: 34 Gould St.
- Website: www.simplyfitfun.com
- Email: danielleandstefanie@gmail.com
- Instagram: Simply Fit & Fun
- Facebook: Simply Fit & Fun
Image Credit:
Callan Photo
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