Laura Hardesty

Hi!

I am an energetic, inspiring and enthusiastic fitness professional looking to expand my career opportunities to positively impact as many people as I can to increasingly meaningful lives through health and wellness.

Athletics, sports and living a full, balanced life has been a part of who I am since childhood.  Team sports such as basketball, volleyball and soccer sparked my passion and enthusiasm for working with others in a fun and competitive atmosphere.  This passion for athletics led me to narrow my focus on track as I progressed through high school and college.  What an opportunity to take advantage of mental and physical discipline in a unique setting mixed with individual and group performance.  After much time devoted to sports specific training, I was motivated by my Exercise Science classes to take health and wellness to a new level of program design, goal setting and progressions in a safe and effective manner to enjoy many different aspects of fitness.  Obtaining a credible education in Exercise Science along with training certifications motivated me to always continue to learn new and different fitness and wellness techniques and skills.  For me, work is not an obligation, but an opportunity to grow, learn, improve and make the most out of life for myself and others.

Traveling is another integral part of my life.  Born on the West Coast, raised in the East and now living in the MidWest (with a few trips to Europe, Bahamas, and throughout the US) has taught me to appreciate and learn from different cultures.  Being able to connect with others, no matter the culture, is a skill and one that I look forward to continue making the most of.

People. Fitness.  Life.  Meaning.  This is my passion!