We had the good fortune of connecting with Maggie Grindatti and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Maggie, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
For me, I felt I was ahead because I had a foundation. I have had my business here for the last 6 years,. It was just out of a space in a Jiujitsu school, rather than my own space. But what is cool was just that, running a strength and conditioning program in a jiujitsu school was also a dream of mine that I was really happy to accomplish. So, when it came to starting my own business and getting my own space, I had confidence in the product, I had an already proven results.. Having that foundation allowed me to just find a space and kinda throw it into and organize and progress as we go. At the end of the day people want a good workout with a good vibe and that is what I knew I could provide with the right space.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business CHAMPIONFIT is a strength and conditioning program, run in the style of a boot camp type of class. I believe that we as humans are all made or built to be athletic and we just limit ourselves from doing so. With CHAMPIONFIT I target all audiences, “Look Like An Athlete, Perform Like A Champion.” We are here to help the everyday human become more athletic, whether their goals are to gain mobility, strength, endurance or with the goal to look a certain way and have that lean, strong look. And as for athletes, it takes the average to challengers and champions at the highest level. This variety and inclusivity has been a huge part of what has gotten me to where I am today. On top of that retention of CHAMPIONFIT is so high because it is rare that we do the same workout twice. I was someone who always got bored when things were limited, so with CHAMPIONFIT its always new fresh and challenging our bodies in different ways. Building a foundation is challenging and its not easy but its also only as hard as you make it. Staying consistent is the most important thing. In all areas of your life but with business, especially your business, you show up and you show up with the same attitude, the same energy, regardless of what is going on on the outside and I believe that is a huge part of what it takes to be consistent. And that consistency is much easier to maintain when you are working with something you have passion for.

CHAMPIONFIT shows people not to limit themselves, in any class, I have professional martial artists, rugby players, moms and average joe, who all workout together, performing the same exercises and just simply wanting to become more athletic, more human and encouraging each other to do so. With our 6 day program, you don’t have to think and you really don’t need another gym membership, we do it all for you,

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I love when friends do come to visit because I am terrible about getting out of my routine, so I go to all of the same places, over and over again. So when my friends come I usually let them do the reviews online and pick! But my favorite things to do or visit in Miami, I definitely love a good Lincoln rd trip, I love the idea of being outside and having options for eating and shopping. Over the last couple years I have found this hidden love for art, so now Wynwood is probably where I visit the most and just to walk around and admire the very talented people we have in our community! So for me its anything that includes being outside because even in its heat, Miami is always beautiful!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to dedicate this shout out to my people, the people who trust in me and trust in my work, my art and dedicate a little bit of their journeys to allow me to be apart of.

Website: Www.championfit.us

Instagram: @MAGGIEGRINDATTI

Other: @CHAMPIONFIT_US

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