Lisa Spirito

Fitness was an integral part of my life starting at the age of 3 in which I followed my mother while she did Jane Fonda tapes in our living room. Throughout middle school, high school and college I stayed active by doing workout tapes at home, which instilled my passion in the fitness industry. I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut in 2010 in Psychology and Nutrition. While at school, I taught Group Exercise Classes to students and staff and realized that was what I wanted to do as a career. My passion was not to sit down and listen to people's issues, but rather to inspire and motivate them through physical exercise. I believe that working out is the best form of therapy. I have been a certified teacher since 2007, and a personal trainer since 2011. I received my Spinning certification after studying abroad in Australia and taking a few Spinning classes - they were the best classes I had ever taken! Today I am a freelance Personal Trainer and Health & Fitness Specialist for The Hartford Insurance Company, where I get the privilege of instructing The Hartford's employees in a variety of exercise classes. Nothing is more rewarding than encouraging others to get fit and have fun in the process!