Ride, Rep, Revive?
Of course I love all three! Spin comes in first but just by a touch.
How has Spenga impacted your life?
Spenga has brought so much joy into my life. First, I love the people! Second, yoga has connected my mind to my body in unexpected ways. I have found better movement throughout my day. Third, 20 minutes of HIIT cardio on the bike gives me energy that lasts. And finally, gained muscle has boosted my metabolism.
What are your favorite things to do outside of Spenga?
When I’m not at Spenga I love spending time with my family. Sunset cruises are the best, thrifting with my daughter, and watching my son practice surfing on a skateboard.
Tell us something people don’t know about you?
I love deep connections with women. I lead a women’s small group at Vero Beach Calvary Chapel and I volunteer at a pregnancy care center helping women through pregnancy during and after.
What is the best piece of advice you can give someone starting in their fitness journey?
When first starting a fitness journey, it’s imperative to find something you love. Spenga is a must because it incorporates all three essential elements of fitness! Go slow, be consistent, and most importantly have fun!
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? 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.