Today we’d like to introduce you to Angelique Gutierrez.
Angelique, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
My love of sports and fitness came at a very young age. My parents started me in gymnastics when I was three and was a competitive gymnast for about 14 years. Through all my years in gymnastics, I reached one of the top levels in the sport. I then coached the sport for 5 years at a competitive level of all ages.
I was also a cheerleader at Los Angeles Baptist H.S. for 3 years. After high school I attended California State University Northridge where I was also a cheerleader for the football team.
At California State University Northridge, I received my Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and worked at the college gym part-time while going to school where I worked my way up to manager of the gym.
While in college, I got my first job as a personal trainer and found my passion for fitness and helping others. I also found a love for seniors and started working at the Jewish Community Center personal training the seniors in the community. From there I started working at numerous senior homes in the area teaching chair exercise classes. I have now been teaching at senior homes since 2002 and couldn’t imagine a more rewarding job. I now specialize in Older Adult Training.
I currently provide personal training at a location convenient to the customer, semi private training, in home/outdoor training & group classes.
About 7 years ago, I started teaching Outdoor Workouts. I provide all the equipment everyone needs to get in an amazing workout. I can modify for most injuries & disabilities, work with beginners and still challenge the athlete all in the same class.
Angelique has recently started Workouts In The Park three times a week and is looking to expand to other areas. She has a successful following with these workouts and her clients have seen great results.
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 think being self-employed is never a smooth road. I feel I am constantly learning while making mistakes, asking a lot of questions, always researching and trying to figure out what works best for my clients and my business. There’s always the ups and downs and slow periods. But knowing that I wake up every day loving my job and knowing that I am changing people’s lives…that makes the struggles worth it.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the AMG Fitness story. Tell us more about the business.
I have owned AMG Fitness for a little over 10 years now. I provide private/semi private training, outdoor/indoor training and group fitness classes.
I currently work at numerous senior homes, teach outdoor workouts and have private clients. I specialize in Senior/Older Adult Training & Group Fitness (Outdoor Workouts)
A year ago, I started hosting Women’s Workshops. We provide Women’s Self-defense Workshops teaching women how to be aware of their surroundings, street smarts and the basics of how to get away from an attacker. I hire Krav Maga’s expert Jennifer Silverstein to come in and share her knowledge for these classes. We also put on half day events to empower and educate women to take a morning off and “Invest In Themselves”. We have speakers on anything from yoga, nutrition, essential oils, breast health care, reflexology and so much more. Stay tuned for our next workshop in October/November 2017.
I am set apart because whether you are a beginner, have an injury or are an athlete, you can join our Outdoor Workouts. We can modify for almost anyone so that everyone is able to participate and get in an amazing workout! We are cost efficient and provide all the equipment for you.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I don’t believe luck (good or bad) has played a significant role in my business. I believe anything you truly want takes a lot of hard work and dedication. It’s not always easy to start and run a business but I have a lot of goals I want to accomplish and people I have yet to reach. Luckily, I have an amazing team I rely on (my mom being one of them and the biggest asset to my business) who consistently help me out. They also help to keep me grounded and on the right path to fulfill my dreams.
Pricing:
- ONLY $12 a class (Outdoor Workouts) & I provide all the equipment
Contact Info:
- Website: www.amgfitness.com
- Phone: 818-636-7639
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/amgfitness
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMGFitness
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