Today we’d like to introduce you to Brooke Sapp
Hi Brooke, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
A little bit about me and my story…
From a girl who battled an eating disorder – to a girl who overcame and defeated the horrible disease – to a girl who is now comfortable in her own skin and is able to use her struggles as a testimony to help others – to using that testimony to open her own gym in Savannah, GA
My name is Brooke and I am a native of Savannah, GA. My eating disorder started during my freshman year of high school and began to get worse from there. It followed me into my junior/senior year of high school. Although during this time I began to get better, if I look back now, it followed me into my freshman and even sophomore year of college. Was I better yes, but still not where I needed to be.
This was a HORRIBLE time of my life!! It was something that followed me every second of my days and I could not escape it.
When I first started college I was a pre-med major at Mercer University in Macon, GA with the hopes of going to medical school at Mercer back home in Savannah, GA. During this time and even back in high school I found fitness… I worked with a trainer after high school and in my off-seasons (I was a softball player) and then continued to work out when I went to college. Throughout this time, I eventually found fitness in a positive light and how to use it in a positive way such as “wow look at what my body can do” versus working out to burn everything off I had consume that day (which trust me it was very little). I eventually decided to change my major use my story to help others. I knew if I could wake up everyday and LOVE what I do then that was exactly where I needed to be! Fast forward… I pursued a bachelors degree in Human Performance & Fitness Management and a masters degree in Sports Medicine. I have been lucky to work with all types of individuals in all different capacities – personal training, small group training, group fitness, managed different facilities, worked with clients all over the world, and more!
Since college I always had a dream of opening my own place and serving others… serving others is my PASSION!!!! Now, I am lucky enough to own my own gym (Blitz45 Fitness Savannah) and I get to serve people everyday!
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?
No, it has not been a smooth road. My eating disorder was a struggle BUT it led me to my strength and where I am today!
Although it led me to my dream and passion, pursuing a dream can be hard.. like opening a business!
It comes with hard work, day in and day out where things do not happen overnight. It requires sacrifice and grit, but chasing a dream and living it out is SO worth it!
As you know, we’re big fans of Blitz45 Fitness Savannah. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Blitz45 Fitness Savannah is a boutique gym in Savannah focusing on group fitness that combines strength and conditioning into a 45 minute session (while still maintaining a personal training feel). We also offer one-on-one personal training, small group personal training, we offer your “traditional group fitness classes” (yoga, cardio hip-hop), and we also partner with Spa Bleu and Essential Me Aesthetics and Wellness.
Our Blitz45 classes are our “bread and butter” but we encompass everything you need under one roof!! Certain aspects are for members only while others are open to anyone 🙂
Our community of people is TOP NOTCH!! Truly the best of the best! A gym can be scary for people, but at Blitz45 everyone is family!
Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just getting started on your fitness journey Blitz45 is for you!!! TRULY! A variety of individual fitness levels all in the same class, but one giant community always striving to push you to be your best!
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
I have competed in figure competition!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://blitz45fitnesssavannah.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitz45_savannah/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564578085447
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/blitz45-fitness-savannah
