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Meet Jodi Stokes of Got Us Fit in Scottsdale

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Jodi Stokes.

Jodi, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I have been in Fitness for 30+ Years. with a degree in Exercise Science from the U of A. My first job was at the World Renown Canyon Ranch and then at 25 years old I opened the Fairmont Princess as the Director of Fitness. After that moved to Valencia, California and proceeded to open gyms, run and direct them. I was named business woman of the year, Elite trainer of the year, Soroptimist innovator of the “High-Heel-a-Thon (for Domestic Violence), and started up Jodi’s Backyard Boot camp and a Running Club. I worked for a well-known Women’s Gym in Cali and decided in ’14 to move back to my roots to open my own gym Got Us Fit We are AZ’s ONLY Full-Service Women’s Fitness and Well-being Facility, where I recently received 2016 people to look for in SoScottsdale Magazine.

We offer 19+ classes a week, personal training, girl’s nights and empowerHer events for our young women. Got Us Fit is a non-intimidating, motivating environment for women of all levels of fitness. We don’t exclude Men either… we offer Dude’s Day!

I grew up appreciating fitness and charity, as my Father had Polio and my Mother was a fitness and philanthropic advocate. I adopted the phrase “exercise is not a chore but a privilege”, as I watched my Dad struggle walking later in his years.

I am passionate about helping people to live a Fit and Well life as they should.

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Well… running a small business can definitely have its challenges. My contractor went bankrupt within our 3 months of build out, so we found a new contractor and opened within 5 months. However, I was given possession of my property 2 months early.

We have had some rough and slow summers here, so you have to get creative with your programming. For example… Boot Camp “U” for our College girls or a Summer Camp Program.

Every day can provide challenges for a small business owner. It is all in how you perceive the struggle. Is it truly a challenge or an obstacle within which you can overcome.

A positive attitude is VITAL when running a business or dealing with life situations. If you love what you do and are making a difference in the world… doors will open and you will attract good people into your world.

I am blessed every day that I have an opportunity to empower someone, change their lifestyle and those around them.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Got Us Fit – what should we know?
Got us Fit is a unique entity. We offer an array of unique class formats: PIYO, SPIVI Cycle, Yoga, Turbo Kick, Barre’ X, Pilates Mat, Treadmill Training, HIIT and POUND! We also have state-of-the-art Cardio and Strength Equipment from SportsArt. Our Treadmills have virtual Training on them and we are the only fitness facility w/ SPIVI which is a 3D Monitor System that attaches you as an avatar on a cycle bike on a big screen.

We have the most talented and knowledgeable instructors and private trainers in Scottsdale who genuinely care about our member’s health and well-being.

In addition we offer Out-Side-of-The-Box activities such as our Running Club. We have certified running coaches who will train you to do a 1/2 marathon in as little as 12 weeks.

Girls Nights are big events for our Corporate Girls who want to have a fun team-building event, including a class and snacks or even donated wine at the end.

EmpowHer is a workshop for our young women which meets once a month, to discuss teen issues and how to empower them during tough times. Their parents are invited as well.

We are a beautiful 3000sq ft. facility that is fun, has a class or event for everyone. I am proud of what I have built and the community that supports us.

Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
A Positive Attitude! There is so much negativity in the world today and in a quick second can affect your mental state of well-being. I truly believe that Fitness can and will remedy a multitude of negative attributes. It is a researched fact that Fitness/Health will reduce a litany of health issues. If you find a minimum of 20 minutes 3x per week. Your confidence will improve, productivity at work will improve, and many illness will be reduced.

I work hard, and have faith and knowingness that what I do for a living makes a difference in people’s lives.

Pricing:

  • $89.99 Month to Month NO CONTRACT
  • $975 Paid in Full

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