Emily Long

Born & raised in Vero Beach, FL, I enjoyed playing various sports growing up. As I got older, lacrosse became my primary focus. After my lacrosse career ended, I knew I wanted to remain active and quickly developed a passion for fitness, particularly boutique group fitness classes like OTF, Soul Cycle, FlyWheel, and Barry's Bootcamp. This sparked my initial love for fitness. I loved the energy of a class and the positive environment.

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However, after several years of group fitness, I experienced burnout. My motivation waned, and I sought a different approach. I wasn't achieving the results I desired and often felt exhausted. Although I still loved being active, I felt drawn to explore strength training. Immediately after starting traditional strength training, I felt a significant difference both mentally and physically. Discovering how great I felt through consistent strength training inspired me to get involved in the fitness world.

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In 2022, I became a Certified Personal Trainer through ACE. My fitness instructor journey began at an F45 in West Palm Beach. After about a year there, I realized that I felt I could make the most significant impact working with clients in smaller group settings.

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I had truly fallen in love with strength training—how it made me feel and its impact on my body. I wanted to share the incredible benefits of strength training with others. For many, fitness is solely seen as a way to burn calories, and my goal is to shift this mindset towards investing in long-term health and well-being.