Have you heard of EMERGE? It’s a brand new fitness community {emerging} in Charlotte, but the faces (and strong bods) behind EMERGE are anything but new. Jen Dufresne, Shelby Baldwin, Shane Lucas, Brie Hollingsworth and Sarah Pitts, all amazing and seasoned fitness instructors and leaders in the fitness world, have teamed up to create EMERGE, a project that will bring deeper connections and education to Charlotte fitness. We recently met with part of the team, and we are here to tell you they are on to something BIG. They have the energy and the know-how to bring your workout routine to the next level. They’ve got an event coming up THIS Saturday, December 15 (the last of the year!) – keep reading to learn more about EMERGE and how you can get involved.
EMERGE stands for:
E. Expertise
M. Movement
E. Energy
R. Resistance
G. Growth
E. Empowerment
Here’s what they say on how EMERGE was born:
Through our own personal experiences visiting gyms and connecting with trainers in the area, we realized something was missing. Something we could provide that would compliment what is currently being offered. We want to connect deeper with the community using the relationships we already have and build upon the Charlotte fitness footprint bringing more awareness and education to the importance of health and wellness adding value to the industry.
As a team, we set the goal to create a workout environment that would provide whole body acknowledgement. Not only will you work, but you will learn, feel supported, and gain strength both mentally and physically. We want you to understand the body better in order to appreciate what you are capable of and use that knowledge to get your best workout regardless of where that workout may be.
We aren’t aiming to always deliver the hardest workout, burn the most calories or achieve an “all-out” effort every time. We want to deliver a smart, intentional, knowledgeable environment. But above all of that … we want to know what YOU are looking for in your workouts. Being fit looks different to everyone. We realize “almost threw up, dripping sweat, can’t walk tomorrow“ doesn’t define success for most people. We want to challenge you to define your own success and allow us to lead you to it. EMERGE provides an opportunity to educate and provide fundamentals that will help individuals be the best version of themselves in any fitness space.
We are all fitness instructors with a combined 30+ years of experience in formats including indoor cycling, yoga, strength training and barre. We have been recognized in our field by the companies we work for and the city of Charlotte for excellence in what we do. Never shy about making new friends and always down to strengthen our community, we believe we are stronger as a group than individuals.
Hope to see you at the next event. And if not this Saturday, DEFINITELY as we usher in 2019. Let’s do this, Smarties!
EMERGE Event
Date: Saturday 12/15
Time: 1p
Location: Lenny Boy Brewery, 3000 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217
Price: $15 (includes a brew or kombucha)
Signup on their website
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