Today we’d like to introduce you to Ana Gajardo.
Sports and fitness have always been part of Ana’s life. She believes that being involved in competitive sports and staying active has shaped her into the person that she is today. She has always had a passion for helping others change their lives and achieve their goals.
Ana fell in love with indoor cycling after taking her first class at her college gym and made it her new found obsession. While she worked in corporate she encouraged others to workout with her, she built a small group of co-workers that she would write workouts for and coached. She found this incredibly rewarding and started thinking of how she could help, inspire and encourage others on a bigger scale.
After visiting studios all over the country, she felt that Ft. Lauderdale needed one of a kind studio, where people could come together as a community to inspire each other.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
I don’t know if I would say its a challenge, but it was certainly scary leaving the stability of a full-time job to pursue this dream/ idea. There are so many unknowns when opening a business, and I think at times you question if you made the right decision, if people will understand your vision/concept.
It’s also very hard to find people that will work for you who respect your vision and are willing to change their ways and methods to do comply with the brand. In fitness, many instructors, who are amazing, are not open-minded to new concepts or ideas they are very set in their ways because they have been doing it for so long.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Ride Element story. Tell us more about the business.
Ride Element is an indoor cycling + strength boutique fitness studio, we offer luxury without the attitude. While we do focus on fitness and getting people in shape our bigger goal is to create an all-inclusive environment where people feel comfortable no matter their fitness level.
For many people walking into a boutique fitness studio or a group fitness class is extremely intimidating. I don’t know how many times I have heard I went to a studio and I felt uncomfortable because the front desk person wasn’t welcoming, or the instructor told me I should suck it up and do something I wasn’t ready for, or I walked in, and everyone looked like a supermodel, so I didn’t go back.
People fear being judged for not being able to do something or for not looking a certain way. That is exactly what we do different, we have built a welcoming environment where no matter where you are in your fitness journey you will feel welcomed. We are a judgment-free zone, where we focus on the little milestones of our clients and we celebrate them every step of the way.
We focus on body positivity and yes you might look great but what we care most about is how you feel! We want to get to know you, we will learn your name, and we will support you and encourage every step of the way. At Ride Element we set out to create an all-inclusive, vibrant and supportive community – a sanctuary where people can sweat, smile, connect, inspire and find their element.
We offer Indoor Cycling classes both rhythm and performance-based. Our cycle room has stadium seating and the best bikes in the industry. What makes this room special is our lighting we have mesmerizing lighting and light shows that together with amazing music will create emotion and encourage you to push harder than you ever thought possible.
We are also a Premier TRX facility, we have a small group training room that offers a variety of classes incorporating TRX and functional training tools. We have spa grade amenities with everything you need to get ready after your workout, Malin + Goetz apothecary products, a full blow dry bar with all the hair products you need. We make your life easy, gone are the days of having to carry a million things to get ready for work after your morning workout.
Is there a specific memory from when you were younger that you really miss?
Always having my parents at my Volleyball games, no matter what they always made the effort to be there for me & I played ALL YEAR LONG.
Pricing:
- We have several new client offers including $99 1-month unlimited
Contact Info:
- Address: 3496 NE 12th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
- Website: https://www.therideelement.com
- Phone: 954-290-7433
- Email: info@therideelement.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therideelement/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RideElement/
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