Gina LaViolette

I became a Fitness Professional later in life.  I was a self-employed hair dresser for 17 years, but about 14 years into my career I discovered Spinning and realized a passion for exercise I never knew I had.  I had been a runner off and on for 8 years but never considered actively pursuing a career in Fitness until I received my Spinning Certification in May of 2008.  I was fortunate enough to be encouraged by a Personal Trainer I was working with to pursue my own Certification as a Personal Trainer.  Through hard work and being the squeaky wheel that gets the grease, I actively pursued a full-time position with my local YMCA, not realizing the lives we change or the impact we have on our community.  I am an avid runner, having completed 3 half marathons in the past 5 months and will begin training for my second marathon in June.