Today we’d like to introduce you to Jordan Morello.
Jordan, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I got started in the fitness industry at a young age. When I was 13, my Dad took me to my first gym and I started to learn the benefits of exercise. I was always an active kid. I played Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Football you name it. I loved playing any sport. At a young age, I was diagnosed with ADHD, Tourretts and Dyslexia which made studying and concentrating extra hard. I was prescribed Adderall to help with my concentration and focus.
One day I started sweating, my heart was beating rapidly and I felt faint. For the first time in my life, I experienced a pretty severe anxiety attack and had to undergo many tests for my heart and my brain. The culprit… Adderall. So, at 14 years old I went home and told my Mom “I’m done with the medication. I am going to find a different alternative and find my own way to focus”. The first few weeks were tough, I struggled with grades and school work and I needed an outlet to put my energy into.
One day I went up to the gym where everyone was working out and jumped into a football workout. I wasn’t a part of the team so I couldn’t workout with them, but the coach agreed he would train me on the side.
From that point on, I didn’t look back, my coach taught me everything I know about training. With his help, I gained 25 pounds of muscle, my performance in school increased, my grades got drastically better and I was able to begin focusing all on my own. From that point on I found my anchor – exercise. I’ve seen first hand the benefits it holds and now I want to share that same knowledge with the world.
When I was in University I had graduated with a Pre-Clinical Degree. I thought I wanted to be a PA/MD so I began working in the hospital as an EMT shadowing many MD’s. I began to realize that there was a ceiling on the number of people I could impact daily. The whole reason I began my journey through school to become a PA/MD was to help others, to relate to those who have had similar injuries, mental and physical.
I then realized by starting my own business, I could share that knowledge and passion with so many more through the power of the internet. I’m motivated to share my passion and help others who may not yet see the greatness they have inside themselves. That is the greatest feeling.
Has it been a smooth road?
Of course, there have been obstacles in my life. Throughout school dealing with add, tourretts and dyslexia were never easy. Making it very difficult to concentrate at school. After College, I didnt know what I wanted to do anymore, I had always had the idea of helping others, so I thought I wanted to be an MD, but after working in the hospital and shadowing many doctors I fell out of love. I picked up and moved to California seeking growth and other opportunities, thinking my dreams were somewhere out there and I had to go find out what they were. While I was out there, I learned so much, poverty, I was evicted out of a place and me at times slept in my car. The only thing that stayed true was the gym and my workouts.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
My company is now called The Fit Body. I specialize in helping everyone and anyone with there fitness & health goals! We create custom tailored nutritional and workout plans that people can easily follow and make it fun while getting their dream results. I am most proud of the clients and members we have. Everyone is so uplifting, supportive and motivating to each other. I believe the thing that sets us apart is our coaching, support and love for helping others.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Absolutely! South Florida is an incredible place to start a fitness business, the high temperature and the tropical climate are great places for beach season! People always want to feel and look good on the beach, shirtless or go out and be in nature, whether it is walking, running and just staying fit and healthy! I don’t think there could be any better place!
Pricing:
- Our Programs are only $30 for a month $75 For 3 Months!
Contact Info:
- Website: thefitbody.co
- Email: Jordan@thefitbody.co
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordan_morello/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jordanmorello13/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanjmorello?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Image Credit:
Matt Roy
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