- Fit: To Be
- Fit: To Be
- Fit: To Be
- Fit: To Be
Fit: To Be
is a gathering place for people who share our belief that fitness is a form of self-discovery. We know that transforming our bodies starts deep within. We provide a safe, energetic, happy place to experience the mind body connection in a real way. We know that if you pay attention with purpose you will achieve fast, lasting results. We believe that it feels great to feel good, and that exercise does that for us. To feel revitalized and renewed is an immediate reward that enhances daily life.
Fit: To Be
is a comprehensive fitness studio designed to meet all of your fitness needs under one roof, with change often seen in as little as ten visits. The concept is to work the ancillary muscles as well as the major muscle groups with focused, repetitive movements that result in a deep burn. Barre classes are designed to work from the inside out with many of the exercises focusing on isometric strength training combined with high reps of small range movement.
Fit: To Be
offers over 50 diverse and fun classes a week to ensure that you are always challenged and never bored. The sculpt exercises are derived from ballet, pilates, TRX and weight training. The cardio interval classes include boot camp, circuit training, Cardio Barre, and Fit: To Be Fusion; designed to trick your heart into working hard. The cardio classes offer a wide variety of exercises, and they change frequently. There are also semi-private and private lessons available for more personal and individualized training.
Fit: To Be
you will become part of a community dedicated to better health and stronger bodies through change, transformation, and most of all, shaking.
Team Bios
Julie
Julie White
Founder
Fitness is my passion. I have been a designer, a clothing buyer, and a gymnast,
but fitness is what gets me up at 4:00 am with a smile on my face. I love every
aspect of working with my clients. I love helping people meet their fitness goals. I
love helping people discover or rediscover how good physical exercise can make them
feel. I love seeing people become more confident, dynamic, and radiant as they
build strength, vitality and well being through movement. I see myself as a fitness
mentor, connecting personally with my clients to understand their needs and goals
to empower them to transform themselves. The results are a fit and healthy body that
provides the foundation for a fit and healthy life.
Karen
Karen Snider
Instructor
Karen has always remained active from childhood through her adult life. She was in competitive dance groups through high school and started running when she was in college. She has
had a personal trainer and taken a variety of group fitness classes for nearly 20
years. She has trained with Julie for three years and has been hooked with her methods since day one! Her passion for health and fitness increased as she approached her senior year of college. After focusing her time and energy on a full time career in retail management and less on her personal health, she noticed how her stress level increased, fatigue easily set in, and she started to make poor choices in diet. She quickly recognized her passion for exercise and diet needed to be as equally as important as her career!! From that point on, she made a commitment to care for her personal health and wellbeing in order to FEEL good and be the BEST version of herself! She wants to ignite the fire within each of you and help you along your journey of continued health and happiness by challenging you and nurturing your Authentic Self.
Bryn
Bryn Chafin
Instructor
Bryn has been dancing since she was 3-years-old. She trained as a pre-professional with the Atlanta Ballet through high school and traveled to Beijing, China to train with the Beijing Ballet Academy in the summer of 2002. She double majored in dance and creative writing at the University of Arizona in Tucson, worked with contemporary companies Capacitor and Napoles Ballet Theater in San Francisco, and found her passion for teaching with Ballet Fusion Fitness when she moved back to Phoenix, AZ in 2011. It was with Ballet Fusion Fitness that she trained and became certified as a master instructor in Ballerobica. It was also during this time that Bryn obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University in May of 2013 and practiced as a clinical therapist for Arizona long term care clients. Bryn was the assistant director to Ballet Fusion Fitness’ dance company Second Act Dance and enjoyed choreographing and dancing for two summers before moving back to her home town Atlanta, GA. Bryn is currently building a practice with Midtown Psychotherapy Associates working with individuals, couples, and groups struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and eating disorders. Her form of self-care, however, is teaching for Fit: To Be! Bryn has found a home with the studio and truly enjoys its atmosphere, clientele, and mission of providing challenging workouts to motivated individuals!
Eliza
Eliza Bartleet
Instructor
Eliza grew up living an active lifestyle in San Diego, California. She was a gymnast and a cheerleader through high school. She moved east to attend Duke University and moved to Atlanta in 2009 to attend Emory Law School. A licensed Georgia attorney, Eliza enjoyed maintaining her active lifestyle by attending classes and Trios at Fit: To Be. After taking a break from law practice, Julie trained Eliza to become an instructor. She loves being able to mix her love of music and personality into classes and is excited to be teaching with Fit: To Be. Eliza lives in Candler Park with her husband, Matthew.
Claudia
Claudia Marcela Fitzwater
Instructor
A native of Colombia, Claudia is thrilled to be part of the F2B family. Claudia views F2B as a space where individuals can grow and learn together. Her classes are designed around the belief that exercise works as a medicine, changing and shaping our bodies, minds and emotional states. Combining different approaches and techniques, Claudia’s classes also take the best of Tabatha, HIIT, Crossfit, Barre and Pilates to boost metabolism for optimal muscle retention and fat loss. Come to Claudia’s classes equipped with enthusiasm, motivation to compete with yourself and a willingness to try new things!
Nicole
Nicole Hanna
Instructor
Nicole has been into fitness her entire adult life but was blown away with her results when she started training with Julie two years ago. Becoming an instructor has given her the opportunity to share that knowledge and spread the "Jul-aid" in a fun and positive environment. She enjoys creating unique and awesome playlists as well as researching new and exciting exercises to get you to burn!
Meaghan
Meaghan Muller
Instructor
An internationally known performer in various circus mediums and the founding artist and director of Atlanta's premiere contemporary circus company, Backside of the Tent Productions, Meaghan started her lifelong career as a top US National Team member for Rhythmic Gymnastics competing in events such as the US Olympic Trials, World Championships, Pan American Gymnastics Union, the Visa Cup and many more. Upon retiring and graduating from the University of Georgia, she joined forces with the Cirque du Soleil first as an aerial artist and later as an act developer for future shows. Since being a young girl, fitness, wellness, and healthy habits have been the cornerstone to meeting Meaghan's professional career goals. With certifications in Power Pilates®, Fletcher Pilates®, and Core Fusion® Barre, as well as a Masters' degree in Mental Health Counseling, Meaghan is excited to share her lifelong education and passion for movement, fitness, and wellness.
Alix
Alix Jampol
Instructor
Alix was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, where she studied
movement through dance at an early age. After finishing high school, Alix moved to
Tempe, Arizona to earn her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at Arizona State
University. Once graduated, Alix continued following her passion for health and
wellness by earning her Personal Training Certification under The National Academy
of Sports Medicine and by completing Pilates Core Integration's Comprehensive
Teacher Training Program through the Eve Gentry lineage. From 2010-2012, Alix
enjoyed instructing a variety of fitness classes to help clients reach fitness goals
though a kinesthetic lense. In 2014, Alix graduated from Brenau University in
Gainesville, Georgia with a Master’s degree in occupational therapy (OT). She
practices OT around the Atlanta area and works with individuals of all ages to
improve their independence with day-to-day activities and their quality of living.
In turn, she feels extremely fortunate to observe and support the personal growth in
others as they break down physical and emotional obstacles to live healthier and
happier lives.
Jennifer
Jennifer HnatNutritionistJennifer has worked at the world-renowned Shepherd Center, WellStar Comprehensive Bariatric Services at Kennestone Hospital, and as Nutrition Director for BLAST gym in Buckhead, Midtown, and DC. She has also facilitated healthy international plant-focused retreats. She has a private practice conveniently located 2 blocks south of Piedmont Hospital on Peachtree Street where she helps clients end their food struggle, teaches science-based nutrition strategies, and creates personalized health goals. She is very excited about writing her first nutrition book!
Working with a registered dietitian, the food and nutrition expert, will help shed light on what you should be doing regularly, and what you should do in moderation. Jennifer will guide you towards a healthier life with a customized nutrition program based on your personal biochemical requirements because each person is unique in their dietary and lifestyle needs. Eating right but still struggling with a weight loss plateau? A plateau is nothing more than your body re-calibrating to a new level. You could benefit from dietary adjustments to re-engage your metabolism and stay on your trajectory for success.
When Jennifer is not guiding clients towards a healthier, sustainable lifestyle, you can find her around town at various local farmers markets, finding or creating the healthiest option on the menu at restaurants, or traveling and experiencing exotic food and cultures. Jennifer also enjoys snowboarding, yoga, pilates, strength training, spin class, biking the beltline and cooking healthy plant-based meals as well as spending time with her spouse and fur children, a rescue boxer and cat.
My website is: www.nutritionatlanta.com
Alex
Alex StubbsINSTRUCTORA natural athlete, Alex has been passionate about health and fitness since childhood. As an adolescent she participated in competitive sports including softball, gymnastics and track. She went on to complete a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with concentrations in Sport Psychology and Interpersonal Relationships. Shortly after that Alex finished at the top of her class with a dual Master's degree in Education and Sport Management. After successfully completing her Master's program, Alex went on to work at a Division I university serving student athletes, faculty and staff. After several years of working in higher education and obtaining numerous fitness certifications, Alex took her passion and talents in the fitness and wellness industry to the private sector succeeding in not only managing luxury boutique brand fitness concepts but opening new ventures and aiding in expansions.
You can expect her classes to be well thought out, fun, interactive and a consistently sweaty challenge with lots of hands on adjustments and alignment cues, all set to the hottest and latest tunes.
Casey
Casey Goodman
Instructor
Casey has been involved with physique training and cycling for nearly 20 years. He joins us to teach TRX and Circuit, basing his teaching on the philosophy that fun and hard work can be the same.
Being overweight as a child, he embraced exercise while getting his MA in Psychology from Wake Forest University. In addition to the physical benefits, Casey appreciates the mental benefits that carry over into everyday life - a healthy way to address stress, anxiety, and improving mood.
Casey started training with Julie in 2013. He jumped at the opportunity to join F2B because it is a place with abundant positive energy, where individuals are appreciated and empowered to be their best. He is also an avid animal lover and sci-fi fan!