Clemson Fitness Company

Gini is a Native of Clemson, and currently teaches preschool at Episcopal Day School.

Gini's passion for movement and fitness began at an early age competing in gymnastics and softball. She found a love for dance aerobics many years ago as well. Maintaining a healthy and physically active lifestyle is very important to her. Therefore has felt the need to express this importance to our young future leaders by teaching preschool Creative Movement for 11 years now. She has coached gymnastics and has experience with personal training in a kickboxing gym.

With her combined passion for fitness and teaching, becoming a fitness instructor has become a very important part of her life.

When Gini is not at CFC, you will find her teaching at EDS, spending time with her husband and 3 children, or enjoying the outdoors with some mountain biking or boating.

Leigh found her love for movement early in life participating in soccer, tennis, and basketball in her youth. In her adult life she has made exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for herself and her family a priority.

Leigh completed her undergraduate degree in Sociology - Human Services from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA. She then earned her MBA in Healthcare Administration from Philadelphia University.

Her first fitness certification was through PulsePointe barre. She began taking classes in 2015 and then saved the day by taking over Lauren's PulsePointe barre classes when she went on maternity leave. She quickly realized teaching group fitness was her calling and now holds complete certifications through TRX, Kettlebell AMPD, YogaFit Level 1&2, PLYOGA, and her ACE Primary Group Fitness.

Leigh, her husband, Kevin, and three daughters, Gillian (16), Adrienne (14), and Peyton (11) have resided in the upstate for 10 years. She likes to help other women live happy healthy lives while setting an example for her three daughters. When she's not at Clemson Fitness Co, you will find her at her daughters' golf tournaments, soccer matches, or basketball games.

 

 

Kelsey’s passion for movement and wellness began with a foundation in gymnastics and dance. Her love for encouraging others through movement began in college, where she began by teaching HIIT classes in freshman dorms around campus. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from College of Charleston, where she concentrated in Exercise Science.

Upon graduation, she began her career in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach, where she gained experience teaching various children and adult group classes, as well as had the opportunity to work one-on-one with clients on sport-specific and functional movement. She is currently a Physical Education teacher and Coach in Seneca, SC. She has completed various certifications through TRX, Tactical Athlete, Functional Movement Systems, and will be completing her NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification this summer.

Kelsey and her husband, Jordan, currently reside in the upstate with their dog, Bella. When she isn’t teaching, she enjoys cooking, attending Clemson games with her family, yoga, Crossfit, biking the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and travelling.

Lauren has had a passion for movement and fitness since a young age. She first started teaching group fitness classes in college where her first love was step aerobics. Since her beginning in step, she has taught almost every format under the sun but barre will always have a special place in her heart!

After finishing her undergraduate work in Sports Management at Texas A&M University, Lauren pursued a master's degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies at The University of North Texas. Upon completion of her master's degree, Lauren ran the group fitness programs at The Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center, Florida State University, and ToddPilates Fitness.

Her passion for learning did not stop with school. Throughout her years in the fitness industry, she has completed numerous fitness certifications including AFAA Primary Group Fitness, ACE Personal Training, ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist, YogaFit Level 1 & 3, Power Pilates Mat, Balanced Body Reformer Level 1-3, Balanced Body Apparatus Level 1-3, Zumba, Balletone®, barre, Schwinn cycling, Spinning, QiForze, and QiDance.

Lauren is also the owner and creator of PulsePointe barre a barre and Pilates education company. When not in the studio, you can find her attending Clemson sporting events with her husband, Eric, and two daughters Annabelle (3), and Harper Elizabeth (9 months).