Meet Wendy DiMartino, Kelsey Vance and Kelsey Miles | Co-Owners and Lagree Instructors

We had the good fortune of connecting with Wendy DiMartino,  Kelsey Vance,  Kelsey Miles and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Wendy, Kelsey V, Kelsey M, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
We acquired this business from a previous owner that was fatigued of running a sole proprietorship during COVID. The three of us that purchased the business first and foremost didn’t want to see the studio close because the workout is so unique and there isn’t anything like it in our town. When we knew the previous owner was interested in selling, the three of us, although at very different stages in our lives, decided to pursue our common dream of owning a small business. That was November 2020 still in the height of COVID. We haven’t regretted our decision at all and have seen the business thrive since.

What should our readers know about your business?

Fit5 Studio is based in downtown Fort Collins and we are a Lagree Fitness Studio where all the workouts EFFECTIVELY combine Strength, Endurance, Cardio, Balance, Core and Flexibility training – not only in one session but in each and every move. 

Fit5 Studio follows The Lagree Fitness Method™ – a high intensity, low impact, core, muscular strength, and muscular endurance workout adaptable to all fitness levels. It’s the perfect alternative to other high-intensity training options that can potentially damage the joints and connective tissues. Men and women of all ages and abilities can benefit from this complete and total body workout.

The Lagree workout is performed on the Megaformer™. This is an amazing machine that works and supports your body in a uniquely intense way. This one-of-a-kind machine uses a system of springs and pulleys — and your own body weight — to work your upper and lower body with adjustable resistance.

We are passionate about our clients and made a commitment when we purchased the studio that we that we would provide a safe, consistent, fun and community centric workout studio to the Northern Colorado community.

What we feel makes us special is our passion, knowledge for the Lagree Method, our clients and community. Our goal is to make EVERY person who walks through our doors feel welcomed and capable of doing the Lagree workout. All too often we have seen or experienced studios that target one type of person or quickly form cliques where you may or may not “fit in”. In every business decision we make we are thinking about inclusivity of everyone who comes to the studio or may choose to try the studio out.

We also have created a space that is clean, bright and classy – a higher end feel for clients to escape to when they come in to workout.

As owners we genuinely love one another and work very hard to share that love and positivity with those that walk through our doors.

And finally, we also want everyone to feel proud of themselves when they leave the studio. The Lagree workout is not easy BUT it is attainable for everyone to do. We will always provide ques to either modify a move or amp it up. Our clients are investing 45 minutes of their day with us to work their bodies and we want to make sure they feel it was worth their time, energy, and money to do so.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?

First stop, Fit5 Studio for a 45 minute Lagree workout. Then we would grab a coffee at Mugs Coffee around the corner and then hop on a scooter to check out the town. Most definitely we would visit New Belgium Brewery or Odell Brewery for a tour and a flight of beers. Next, we would hop in our car and head to Horsetooth Reservoir just west of town. There we would rent paddleboards and chill, soaking up the sun. In the evening we would head to City Park for their food truck festival with some of our towns best food and end the night at The Exchange devouring an ice cream from Old Town Churn Ice Cream.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?

As owners we would like to thank our families for their love and support the past 18 months. At times we have had to dedicate endless hours to the studio which has taken away our time with family. Also, our families have jumped in to help with so many things tied to the studio – cleaning, fixing things, moving items, washing windows, laundry, etc. We truly appreciate all the love and support we have received from our families and the Fit5 community. 

Website: www.fit5studio.com

Instagram: @fit5studio

Facebook: @Fit5StudioLagreeFitness

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