We had the good fortune of connecting with VRoK Fitness and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi VRoK Fitness team, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
My thought process stems from my childhood of dealing with obesity throughout my adulthood and being bullied and judged for it. I have been told by teachers, supervisors, and mentors what I CANNOT do and I became sick of it. As I approached the young age of 23, I began to gain weight again and now my joints and other ailments began. Now, depression has set in, so I’m wondering what to do. I decided to take charge of my health and make it permanent this time by constantly reminding myself of what I CAN do! As I saw the new “me”, I then took on a passion to help others, but I didn’t know how to start. My personal trainer at the time kept encouraging me to join group fitness for additional results, and I finally gave in. From then on, my passion grew more and more because I saw and experienced the high energy, motivation, and engagement while in class. I remember seeing our instructor who was so encouraging and knowledgeable and how all the students craved more from her in class. And now, I get to be that ‘lifeline’ for my students to draw from and encourage them to focus and decide to take back charge of their lives too.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
VRoK Fitness is so passionate to me because I am very giving and caring person naturally. My company reflects that meaning that although I hold my clients accountable, I also hold their hand to ensure they can be more successful than me. I want everyone to see their true potential and believe in themselves enough to achieve them. My students know that if I can help them to avoid an obstacle that I faced, I will honestly help them. It was not easy for me to become this version of myself. I had to hit rock bottom in self-esteem, confidence, and my “career” before I could remove all the layers that made me depressed. So now, I can geniunely say that I am in this industry to help others reach their goals and be even better than I am. When I adopt a new client, I probe the appropriate questions and study the individual to while on my program so that I can make the best suggestions. I am constantly learning while running my business. Each year, I am taking many training classes and certifications to learn the current studies and theories that have been proven. My personal successes have helped me to help many others. I can proudly help others because I have been there too!

Any great local spots you’d like to shoutout?
My idea of entertaining my best friend would be to visit the Main Event at Cumberland for some healthy games and a movie, then we could go to the Cumberland mall nearby, followed by a healthy and filling meal at home while chilling and relaxing by the pool.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Yes I would like to add to check out my detox herbalist, Taeneka DeSean, owner of Hands of Sage. She is amazing in creating natural detox herbal teas they work. Try out the VRoK-approved, Clean Start and Clean Start Deluxe package you jumpstart your weight loss today! I must say that my circle is very small on purpose. My Mother has played a huge factor in my business strategies, along with my small circle of colleagues, which includes: good friends, like-minded individuals (but more successful), mostly minority female, such as myself.

Website: www.vrokfitness.net
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Image Credits
I would like to thank Timestops Images out of Decatur, GA