Today we’d like to introduce you to Dana Wright.
Hi Dana, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I have been a fitness enthusiast and professional for 35 years. I stumbled upon fitness by “accident”. Newlywed wife of a US Marine and bored so I started going to the gym and fell in love with aerobics. I started teaching aerobics classes, owned a Jazzercise franchise, taught step, cycle, cardio kickboxing, Zumba, strength training, yoga, Pilates, aqua, etc. Started my own personal training business “DaWrightFit” all while supporting my Marine, raising 3 children and moving times to include 4.5 years in Okinawa, Japan.
I’ve worked as an instructor and manager at 6 gyms and even though I still teach classes at a local gym, I also opened my own yoga and fitness studio 3 years ago – my first brick and mortar ever!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Although I have a BS in African American Studies, my career has been in fitness. It has helped tremendously with all of the military moves and my husband always deploying and travelling. Every where we’ve moved there was always a gym and I was able to get work quickly and work around my family’s schedule. Struggle was that I always had to uproot and “prove myself” as the new instructor alot.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I specialize in group exercise as passionate encourager and reminding people that exercise is fun and necessary. I live health and wellness and make sure that I look the part – I am my own advertisement. I love when people feel better more than just look better. I can teach EVERY thing well.
What are your plans for the future?
I was planning on retiring when I turned 60 years old which is next month but the studio is doing well finally and I’ve decided to renew my 3 year lease.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.FlowFitVA.com
- Instagram: @danawrightfitness, @VintHillYoga
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/VintHillYoga/
