Today we’d like to introduce you to Alisa Petronski.
Hi Alisa, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I never really enjoyed going to the gym until I discovered group exercise classes. I realized that I enjoyed the classes more than the actual gym! I loved the instruction, the community and the motivation! I thought it would be great if there was a facility that just housed multiple styles of classes. After working for another company teaching Zumba®️, a popular dance fitness format, I decided to take the leap and start teaching independently. The opportunity came up to teach at a new Latin dance studio that my sister and her friends were partnered in. I began just a class or two a week and increased it to 4 very quickly. Eventually the Zumba®️ classes were taking over and I ended up taking over the facility. I partnered with a friend from 2011 until early 2018. Since then, I have continued the business as the sole owner. I can’t say I got where we are today alone that’s for sure! There have been many wonderful instructors and clients that have made Studio Z into the wonderful community it is today. I’m forever grateful to them all!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It certainly has not been easy. When I began the business, I had no children and was working full time. I currently have 5 children and had to quit the full time job. I do also some small contract work from time to time as well. It’s always a constant juggle but it’s been worth it!
Our biggest obstacle as a studio was Covid. We lost income, lost the ability to remain open by Governor’s orders, but still had to pay bills. We started some online classes and even classes outside in the parking lot once it was allowed. My clients and staff surprised me twice with several thousand dollars to help keep the studio alive! We have such a supportive community! They have all helped our studio conquer any obstacle.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Studio Z Fitness?
We are a group fitness facility that offers a wide variety of classes such as Dance fitness, Step, High Intensity Interval Training, Yoga, Kids Glow Parties, Strength Training, Bootcamps and Circuit Training classes. Our classes are inclusive of all fitness levels and ages. We specialize in making fitness fun! Our staff and our clients really set us apart. We have such and amazing community! We have new clients walking in every day and our current clients welcome and encourage them immediately. The positivity is contagious! People always tell me how good they feel after they attend classes. We have the best instructors that truly care.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
We grew up on the remains of an old dairy farm. The acreage was split up amongst several homes. As kids we always ran around playing games outside, throwing rocks in the river and playing baseball, driveway hockey and basketball together. It was just simple and fun!
Pricing:
- 1st class is FREE
- Drop-in $10
- Pass Packages 10-$75, 20-$140
- Monthly membership options
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.Studiozfitness-mi.com
- Instagram: @studiozfitness
- Facebook: @studiozfitness
