Meet Chelle Kamp of Otsego Health and Fitness

Today we’d like to introduce you to Chelle Kamp.  

Hi Chelle, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
I worked at Pension & Group Services (P&G)… they had their own fitness center. We used to do corporate Olympics downtown Kalamazoo… When they decided to move locations…to Loves Lane. I did not want to drive that far… so I started a job in Plainwell and looked for a gym to work out at… Otsego Health and Fitness was my new place… Fell in love with it… then started working there teaching classes & helped out working on the weekends. The owner decided to go to Chiropractic school and sell the business… I jumped full in… that was about 23 years ago… For about two years, I worked full time and also ran the gym to make sure I was stable…insurance… benefits… yada yada… Once comfortable, I took it on full time…Best thing I’ve ever done… besides my son…I absolutely LOVE my Fitness Family!!!

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Being a Female owner… you do not always get the respect & consideration you deserve…also I’m not a confrontational person…so it’s made me a lot stronger & use my voice to speak up when before I would not… Learning how to deal with so many different personalities… Religion & political views…shy & overbearing people…I’ve accomplished being able to befriend all walks of life. It’s been a learning process of respect & boundaries! Again… it’s a big family. Not just customers… 

As you know, we’re big fans of Otsego Health and Fitness. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about the brand?
Fitness center, classes (Zumba Spin Wes Mills IOCT) personal training, free workout plans tanning… massage… we stand differently due to the fact we really care about your journey…I’m not a materialistic person & will never get rich in this perfession..it’s not about money for me it’s about results for my clients… We offer special free workout programs for full body, golf, individual body parts, or can design anything for anyone… we also offer great trainers who specialize in kids, special needs, disabilities, elderly & much more. We also offer Silver Sneaker & Silver & Fit, plus other insurance programs. We also do progress picks & contest all the time and just fun things to keep people motivated if you say the word. “Can’t” You have to do jumping jacks… we will get you… We also do the Tough Mudder as a group… outside group fitness classes… (I did free classes outside @ Memorial Park twice a week to keep people motivated during covid) 

Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
I feel people are more on board after the covid scare… to be healthier… classes are becoming more popular… there is always something new to teach & do as a group!! 

Pricing:

• Month to month without a contract available
• Yearly prices, which equals the same as the year $20.23/mth
• Contracts for monthly withdrawls available
• Personal trainers have their own pricing
• Tanning $5/visit $30/mth do not need to be a member

Contact Info:

• Website: Otsegofitness.com
• Instagram: Otsegohealth
• Facebook: Otsego Health and Fitness