Fess up...RIDE, REP, REVIVE; which is your fave? I love all three honestly so hard to choose but if I have to choose it would be spin.

How long have you been an instructor? I am new to instructing, I got certified in level one yoga and spin. I am currently working on my personal trainer certification and hope to guide people in their fitness journeys. I do have plans to further my yoga level certification as well.

How has SPENGA impacted your life? SPENGA has changed my life not just in my weight loss journey but finding a community and family that I feel so lucky to belong to and call my gym.

What's your favorite thing(s) to do, when you aren't WERKing out at SPENGA? My favorite thing in life is being Zelda’s mother, I also enjoy going to the beach, being outdoors and music. 

What's your favorite restaurant? Micheal’s on 7th Ave

What's something most people don't know about you? I do photography as a hobby and love to paint.

What's the best piece of advice that you can give to someone just starting out on their fitness journey? Stay consistent , show up no matter what, transformation starts from the inside out, do not rely on motivation, and just be kind to yourself. Nothing changes if nothing changes.

Follow me on Instagram  @feleciakennedy

How long have you been an instructor? Since 1986. I began in college and never stopped!

How has SPENGA impacted your life? I love how efficient the Spenga werkout is. That you get cardio, strength & flexibility all in one hour. It's a complete werkout without over exhausting any one area.

What's your favorite thing(s) to do, when you aren't WERKing out at SPENGA? Spending time with my children and now grandchild, getting together with friends and traveling.

What's your favorite local restaurant? Post & Vine and Chelsea's

What's something most people do not know about you? That I was adopted.

What's the best piece of advice that you can give to someone just starting out on their fitness journey? To begin slowly at a pace appropriate for you (your fitness team can help decide what that is for you). Begin making small changes in nutrition and fitness that you can maintain, once you've got the first goal down, set the next one.

More about Christi: Degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences from the University of Florida. Christi worked for AFAA for 12 years, traveling the east coast of the USA training and certifying fitness instructors. She built Christi's Fitness with her husband, Steve, from the ground up. After 21 years, they sold the property, building and business. Wrote the book along with her husband, "Together - How to get your business to thrive". Opened Spenga in Vero Beach, FL in January 2022.

How long have you been an instructor? 25 years

How has SPENGA impacted your life? Added workout joy

What's your favorite thing(s) to do, when you aren't WERKing out at SPENGA? Make playlists

What's your favorite local restaurant? Ocean Grill

What's something most people don't know about you? Love chocolate covered gummy bears.

What's the best piece of advice that you can give to someone just starting out on their fitness journey? Take a 5 AM session.

How long have you been an instructor? Spenga instructor since January 2022. Fitness instructor on and off since 2011.

How has SPENGA impacted your life? Spenga has been the perfect thing for me as a new empty nester! I absolutely love my Spenga Fam- everyone that works with me as well as all of the members. I honestly think I get as much benefit from instructing as the members do when they take a session.

What's your favorite thing(s) to do, when you aren't WERKing out at SPENGA? I love to spend time with my husband & my friends, do yoga, walk at Riverside and now I’m learning to play golf. I also enjoy mentoring high school students and helping them navigate the process of college applications and selection.

What's your favorite local restaurant? Dario’s and Fire & Wine

What's something most people don't know about you? I love to work out….JUST KIDDING!! I don’t think that’s a big secret. I LOVE to read. I always have one physical book and a different audio book that I am reading at any given time.

What's the best piece of advice that you can give to someone just starting out on their fitness journey? Release any expectations of yourself and start with a mindset of fun. Then just show up every day you’re scheduled (even if you don’t feel like it). Some days will be better than others but you just show up and do your best that day and you’ll benefit. Spenga is so great because the class members become a family and there is a sense of accountability- you are missed when you are not there. Before you know it, you will know how to do all the exercises and will be so much stronger and feel amazing! You’ll wonder how you ever lived without a fitness routine.

Follow me on Instagram @jencroom

How long have you been an instructor? I have been an exercise instructor since my college days. Translation...many, many years! I love empowering others to be their best and have fun moving and challenging the body to perform better and to be healthier.

How has SPENGA impacted your life? I love the SPENGA community - and it has impacted my life because of the awesome staff and members that I get to interact with on a daily basis. I also look forward to increasing those friendships and we get stronger together! :)

What's your favorite thing(s) to do, when you aren't WERKing out at SPENGA? I love spending time with my family, my husband, Dave and my two adult girls, Lindsey and Maggie. I LOVE to do a LOT of outdoor activities: bike riding, (SUP) paddleboarding, paddle ball, ping pong (and newly added: pickleball!). I also love traveling (and usually take my bike where-ever I go). I also love 'home' shopping...at local stores and even second hand stores, finding great bargains for myself or others - jazzing up home decor - and sometimes repurposing items. I like planning events and now that our renovation is mostly complete, I hope to spend more time entertaining family and friends at our home.

What's your favorite local restaurant? Currently, I am loving Captain Hiram's in Sebastian...sand floors, cool booths, river view, great local musicians and super delicious food and cold drinks (the "Pain Reliever" is a favorite lately!)

What do you do for work in addition to SPENGA? I am a graphic designer and still work with my clients from Delaware...over 10 years of long distance work, possible because of amazing technology. I also cater during "in season" here in Vero Beach. I am also a personal trainer, as time permits!

What's the best piece of advice that you can give to someone just starting out on their fitness journey? Walk through the "fitness" center door with a positive mindset - stay committed, get connected and don't do too much too soon! Gently 'move and stretch' your body each day and remember to breathe! Drink water for good hydration and make small healthy changes as a natural progression in your journey to good health.

Follow me on Instagram @melissaliott