Today we’d like to introduce you to Peri Evanoff.
Hi Peri, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Advocating for women has always been a passion of mine. I have spent over two decades supporting and encouraging women to believe in themselves without apology and take care of their bodies! After getting let-go from a job – I jumped into my career as a female strength coach and personal trainer full-time.
With the support and encouragement of my family, I opened a 1:1 personal training studio in the basement of our home. The home gym out grew its seams and we opened a studio in Kensington, Maryland right before the pandemic hit,
The pandemic devastated the world, the one joy we could offer women was strength and movement. We focused on bringing as many zoom sessions, outdoor sessions and distanced 1:1 classes as we could safely.
With the closing of large gyms due to regulations, people found that personalized small group classes ( 8 people and under) was an effective and fun way to get strong(er).
Legendary Fitness now has four coaches and over 20 small group personal training classes a week, one:one personal training, online zoom sessions and our own training app to reach women all over!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Opening a business during a world-wide pandemic definitely had it’s challenges! From getting equipment to regulations and illnesses – however, I chose to use the slower pace to learn and hone what I so deeply wanted to bring to women and that is the opportunity to learn their bodies and get them stronger.
People wanted community and craved togetherness. I found a way to train women and create community while following all safety protocols. It was a struggle to keep consistency due to positive tests or being exposed and unsure of if you would test positive or be ok! We would pivot to zoom sessions – I made sure we maintained connection and continued to build our community!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Legendary Fitness was born after I had. been in the “fitness industry” for over 15 years. I realized that women needed and deserved a place to learn how to get strong, I mean lifting hundreds of pounds strong. You can walk in the door never having lifted a weight or being able to squat 300lbs and there is a place for you at Legendary Fitness. Legendary Fitness is personal training for women by women. With regard to my business, I am most proud during the moment when I see the clients face change and she KNOWS she can do it and that translates outside of the studio!
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Success is when you achieve a goal you set. Success is moving past old patterns and growing as a person. Success is making a positive impact on your community. Success is radical self-acceptance and peace. Success is knowing that those you care about feel seen by you.
Pricing:
- Personal session $100 a session. We offer discounts when you pay in advanced.
- Personalized small group session is $55.00
- 5 class package is $250.00
- See our website for all other pricing options. www.legendaryfitnessllc.com
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.legendaryfitnessllc.com
- Instagram: legendaryfitnessllc
