Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kaileigh Van Horne. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Kaileigh, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.
It has been a lifelong dream of mine to be a gym owner and create a space to not only aid people towards being stronger but a space where people can be part of a community that will be there for them through life’s ups and downs. Fitness is so much deeper than the physical. It is so important for mental health and I am so happy to say that my dreams are coming true with the creation of The Athletic Club. I have had the great opportunity to work all around the valley for wonderful various types of fitness studios. My latest adventure was training people in my small 2 car garage. In a year I had created a wonderful community and it was apparent to my husband and I that it was time to dream bigger. My approach to fitness is very holistic. It is my hope that within the 50 minutes I hit all angles for my clients- physical, mental and emotional. I do this through strategic strength training and functional movement. At the end of the class we always take a moment to get centered and relaxed before I send them on their way. I can literally feel people tension melt away. My workouts have been so effective and my clientele is seeing amazing results just 4 months since I’ve opened.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I am a native to Arizona! I have 2 beautiful little kiddos and a wonderful husband. I have had a beautiful life that has consisted of the agony and ecstasy of life. I was first driven to health and wellness at a young age. I grew up playing every sport. My freshman year of high school my brother passed away due to his addiction to drugs. This treachery truly has shaped me into who I am today. It has shown me truly how precious life is and the time we get to spend here on earth. I leaned to health and wellness to help me through this tragedy. The days I move my body always are better days.
In college I had the wonderful opportunity of being a professional Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader. This strengthened my relationship with health and wellness even more.
I attended ASU and graduated with a bachelor of science in Exercise Science and health promotion. I also hold many certifications in the fitness field and 10+ years of experience.
I think the dedication and the hard work that I learned from being a professional cheerleader has been transplanted directly into The Athletic Club. When coming to the club you will receive 100% as that is truly all I know how to give. I want everyone to have the very best experience and you will have your own cheerleader and fitness expert to lead you along the way.
It is always my goal in life to leave each space I occupy a little better
We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?
We are continuing to build our brand and presence in social media. What is working best for us or so we think is just being authentic to who we are and giving good insight on what The Athletic Club is. This helps attract the exact people you want in your space.
We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
From working all around the valley there are many things that I have gathered and there are anxieties I have brought with me. Before opening The Athletic Club I had some self doubt. Would anyone show up? Would people like what I had to offer though it’s different from the other places I’ve worked? These are things I have had to squash and knock that girl off my shoulder. I am happy to say that my anxiety is gone and that I’ve stayed so true to who I am and what I believe in. And people have been showing up!!!
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.theathleticclubaz.com
- Instagram: @theathleticclubaz
Image Credits
Joe Burgett