Today we’d like to introduce you to Jenn Edwins. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Phoenix’s Fitness of Greenville LLC was launched on April 1, 2021, by Jenn Edwins, Owner and Founder. Jenn’s dream to open her own fitness studio was born over 10 years ago. With a Jersey shore upbringing, her life was always full of activity from water to land. As a young teenager, her love for Hockey and ballet became her passion until the “off-season” came around-she found group fitness and a love for “the gym”.
Suffering her first sports injury as a high school senior rehab and the gym became life! What came next? Becoming a certified group fitness instructor at 16 years old! She has not stopped since! College-bound Jenn majored in Business-found nutrition and Exercise Science as new loves, the total health aspect just made sense.
After many years of working for other companies running THEIR businesses, working in THEIR hospital system, and opening THEIR fitness facilities- she still felt held back from following other people’s standards and procedures. In the Summer of 2019, she began business planning-building women’s empowerment through wellness.
Suffering a severe back unjustly in 2016-research for natural healing began- no pain meds, no needles, natural! Infrared Heat was discovered! Learning all of the amazing health benefits of infrared heat-lets share this AND incorporate this into workouts! More benefits, less time! Let’s create a SAFE place for women to exercise, relax in Infrared Saunas, have access to a nutritionist, and stretch therapist, and build community- all in one place!
Still scared to go full force-her husband, DC, simply told her, “do this already, be the Phoenix!”- With her husband, bad a$$ Fitness Family, loyal friends, and family behind her constantly telling Jenn, “I believe in you” — The all Powerful Phoenix bird To took flight-
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Smooth Road- Hardly- the beginning seems “easier” than 6 months in… Business plan, research, and dreaming Phoenix’s Fitness of GVL to become…….. so amazing and fun (the easy party)! Then comes reality.. signing a lease, security deposits, purchasing everything down to toilet paper!
Renovating your space, running into construction issues, and inspections to open on time! Having plenty of help along the way, I am a self-funded business women-self funding is stressful and pretty scary (for me). Then getting the word out that we are a UNIQUE women-only infrared fitness and sauna studio—- AND HERE IN GVL—WOW! tuff ‘stuff’ for sure!
As a totally self-funded project-doing, your own marketing is a lot, too! Just over one year open, this is still not easy but it is SO FUN and SO WORTH IT! Helping ladies achieve total health and wellness naturally-just the best!
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Phoenix’s Fitness of Greenville?
We are the ONLY infrared women’s-only fitness studio in the Upstate. Our mission is to create a safe space, empower women and build a community.
Unlike other boutique gyms, we offer infrared fitness classes throughout the day (with a certified coach/instructor/trainer), independent workout centers with open gym time, private FULL spectrum infrared saunas, and options for personal training & customized nutrition programs with our on-staff nutritionist. We offer massage therapy and private mobility/stretch sessions.
Classes from HIIT/Boxing Kickboxing
Sculpt Yoga
POUND Fitness
Dance Fitness
Strength Training
Pilates
nutrition/wellness coaches our team of talented ladies
Co-Ed events – monthly
Educational workshops and Programs/ongoing fitness challenges/fundraising events/wellness retreats/nutrition programs for weight loss, overall health, sports nutrition, disease control, and prevention- (for members and non-members)
That’s right! all of the infrared heat benefits, nutrition, wellness, and training options are in one studio! all designed by a woman for women!
We are not from Phoenix Arizona, we are a community of women rising! We are a fitness family!
We are whatever we /you want to be!
A place to unwind, de-stress, workout hard, —–just take care of yourself!
We offer so many options!
—-variety of membership types and packages. We work with every age group
Most proud of spreading my own wings, becoming the Phoenix myself to SHARE with others-creating a space for ladies feels comfortable taking care of themselves for whatever reason! a place to look forward to coming to!
I want to share and educate!!!!
We are always evolving… spreading our wings in different directions at times!
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs, or other resources you think our readers should check out?
Jesus Calling- I do not leave my house or start my day fully before daily devotions from this book- anything Sara Young.
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s favorite podcasts to learn to.
My latest research focuses on how wonderful Infrared heat (full, mid & near) fights/stops/slows Cancer-Cancer cells.
Dementia and Alzheimers and depression (a neurological disease in general) Theresa Johnson.
Dr. Andreo Spina for all things functional range- is amazing!
Sound Bites and Spot on always teach me something—-
I do a lot of this in my favorite spot- my studio sitting in the sauna! A place I can concentrate-as a matter of fact I am doing this interview from a sauna-I use it as my office every day! – helps me not get distracted, as well.
My other resource to do my best in life is exercise! Even on days, I don’t feel like it! I do it!
My family! My husband-my fit fam -helps me do even better in life!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.phoenixfitnessgvl.com
- Instagram: @phoenix’s Fitness of GVL. @phoenix_fitness_of_greenville
- Facebook: @Phoenix’s Fitness of Greenville Women’s Only Studio
Image Credits
David Richey Photography and Lisa Advent Photography
