In: Mindset

Leilani Fights Her Way Back to Fitness
Have you ever imagined what your life would be like as a movie? For Leilani Manglona, it seemed a happy ending...
With Hard Knocks, Brett Kicks Things Up a Notch
Getting knocked down—and getting back up—has been key to 24 Hour Fitness member Brett Churchill’s career. That’s because Churchill has done...
Cristi Christensen Taps Chakras to Transform Fear into Empowerment
The days of summer are drawing to a close, and whether it’s the sun rising just a little later and setting...
Julian Gets Back in Gear
It all started with a car that stopped. In his freshman year of college, 24 Hour Fitness member Julian Salazar’s car...
Isabel Beats Incredible Odds
When something monumental enters your life, little things often get taken for granted. For 24 Hour Fitness member Isabel Orejel, however,...
For Best Results, Add Your Squad
“Looking down at my feet and seeing socks I’d put on and sneakers I’d tied myself was a very emotional experience.”...
Ian “Walks the Talk” of Fitness
Ian Kurihara was struggling. His higher weight and lower fitness level affected every aspect of movement—even his ability to run errands...
Gold Medal Inspo Gets Elaine Dancing Again
“If Mary Lou Retton could do it, nothing should stop me, either.” Elaine Hayden never had gymnastic aspirations—she simply loves to...
Allies Share Their Pride
Last year, we asked influencers and married couple Montgomery Nicholas and Noah Wright for their take on identifying LGBTQ+ in the...
Tina Nguyen on AAPI Heritage Month
Continuing our series highlighting AAPI Heritage Month, we asked influencer Tina Nguyen what being a member of the AAPI community means...
Influencer Anna Quinn’s Mental Health Tips
There isn’t a “magic pill” for a healthy mindset. Just like physical fitness, maintaining a healthy mind is an ongoing process....
Coaching Transformed Nadine’s Body, And More
For Nadine Khawaja, her fitness journey began with weight loss. The member of 24 Hour Fitness Kirkman Super-Sport in Orlando, Florida...
Sam Pai on AAPI Heritage Month
May is AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month, so we asked social media influencers what it means to them—and...
These Wins Outweigh the Numbers
Kim Germain is fitness coach to 24 Hour Fitness members James Fisher and Ron Bookbinder, who decided to try personal training...
Change Your Mind and Just Maybe, Change the World
It’s been a year (and counting) of life in pandemic conditions, not to mention divisive political tactics and fresh injustices worldwide—enough...
This Dentist Creates Healthy Smiles In Zumba Class, Too
Jamila (Amie) Mangondato’s typical Zumba class size was 72 prior to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, and she was the first group...
This Psychiatrist and GX Coach Says Participation Is Key to Vitality
For Julie (Jules) Pittman, participation is a cornerstone of vitality. The board-certified psychiatrist has a private practice specializing in addiction recovery,...
Leslie Samaniego: From Bullied to Breakthrough
Leslie Samaniego had grown up smaller in stature than her classmates. At an age when children are looking for any difference...
Stories That Deserve Telling
It’s Black History Month, and we asked the 24 Hour Fitness community to nominate the people who inspire them. The responses...
Fitness—and Fenway—Saved This Army Vet
Veteran and social media influencer Chris Matthews had a lifelong love for fitness that started as a child when he lifted...
For This Trainer, Health Beats Wealth
Jack Goldberg was interviewing for a job in financial services, but he knew something wasn’t right. He could hear himself answer...
How Elvia Campos Rebuilt Her Mind and Body
Elvia Campos had a plan for her life. She had worked hard to gain scholarships to attend college when a head-on...
After Twins, GX Coach Lives the Zumba Life
From an early age, Bella Gormley was dancing the Merengue, Cumbia and Salsa at home. As a teen, she performed traditional...
Social Influencer Rayy Syymone Hardy Builds Resilience and Pays It Forward
Social influencer and 24 Hour Fitness member Rayy Syymone Hardy knows the first step is the most important, because it’s a...
Influencer Montgomery Nicholas Uses Fitness to Stay Grounded as He Reaches for His Goals
Montgomery Nicholas knew early on the importance of physical exercise and the benefits of getting healthy together—with the ones you love....
10 Movement-Related Intentions to Set Instead of Resolutions
As the calendar makes the inevitable transition from one year to the next, there is an annual ritual that takes place...
How to Embrace and Release Fear in Three Simple Steps
What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Would you quit your job? Confront someone about something? Take that trip across...
Influencer Jordan Edwards: Love the Process
Jordan Edwards grew up as an athlete but stumbled on her fitness journey by accident—literally. An injury left her focused on...
Restart Your Motivation With These Expert Tips
If COVID-19 has taught us nothing else, it has taught us the challenge and value of listening to ourselves. Perhaps nowhere...