We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Nicole & Carlton Ross a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Nicole & Carlton thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?
The main purpose of owning a functional fitness center is to provide a space where people can engage in training programs that improve their overall health and fitness. Functional training focuses on exercises and movements that mimic everyday activities, such as twisting, bending, lifting, and carrying, which can help individuals to build strength, improve flexibility, coordination, and enhance their ability to perform everyday tasks with greater ease.
Unlike traditional gyms that often focus on isolated muscle groups, Fearless Athletics place more emphasis on functional movements that target multiple muscle groups at the same time, helping individuals to achieve a more well-rounded and balanced physique.
Overall, the main purpose of owning a functional fitness center is to provide a space where individuals can work towards their goals of improving their overall health and fitness in a fun, supportive, and effective way.
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?
Fearless Athletics functional training programs often incorporate elements of different types of physical activity, such as bodyweight exercises, weightlifting, interval training, and cardiovascular workouts, allowing individuals to improve their stamina, endurance, and overall physical well-being.
In addition, Fearless Athletics functional fitness center often have a strong community aspect, providing support and encouragement for members, facilitating social interactions, and building a sense of camaraderie among like-minded individuals.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
When we inquired Fearless Athletics, the gym came with a set of members willing to give us a try. We were off to a great start. We moved into a new space and then Covid hit. Naturally, the gym was the first to go because no one was leaving home.
We were devastated by the news, we thought we would have to close for good, but we refused to give up on our dreams. We worked with specialists and adapted an online training program, finding ways to overcome the pandemic. Despite facing numerous setbacks, we persevered and eventually Covid eased up and people were slowly coming back into the gym.
Instead of giving up, we took this opportunity to recover and come back even stronger. Despite the many obstacles we faced, we never lost sight our dream, and our unwavering resilience ultimately leading us to achieve what we wanted.
Can you tell us the story behind how you met your business partner?
Our love story:
It was a chilly winter evening in the middle of a bustling college school year when our two pairs of eyes locked and something magical ignited. Carlton and I (Nicole) had never met before, but as we walked thru the crowded restaurant, our eyes met, and the world seemed to stand still.
We both knew that something special was happening between us. We couldn’t stop thinking about each other and conversing about entrepreneurship.
Finally, I had the courage to speak to him, and were stunned to learn how much they had in common. We quickly fell in love, and as we spent more time together, our connection deepened.
We will never forgot that moment when our eyes first met, and it became a symbol of the special bond that we share. Whenever they felt lost or disconnected from each other, all we have to do is look into each other’s eyes, and we are transported back to that moment on that cold winter day. In each other’s eyes, we found the love, joy, and support that fueled our relationship and reminds of how lucky we are to have found each other.
Carlton & I have been business partners for the last 14 years.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.famcdonough.com
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- Yelp: Fearless Athletics
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