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GRAVITY Evolved! Former Teacher Follows Her Passion to Open Training Studio
Working as a high school science teacher for nine years, Heather Warren knew she needed a career change. She felt compelled to follow her passion, which involved learning more about physical fitness, staying healthy, being fit and helping others do the same. In early 2007, at the age of 33, Heather was diagnosed with late on-set juvenile (type-1) diabetes. As an endurance athlete she then realized how important it was for EVERYONE to maintain balance and a healthy lifestyle, no matter what obstacles come your way.
In 2009, Heather took a risk and left her high school teaching position, sold her home and started to look into opening her own training studio in San Diego.
Heather wanted her studio to be unique and she was familiar with the GRAVITYSystem from taking sessions for years at LAVA Sport and Fitness in Carlsbad and Point Loma, Calif. While working out at LAVA, Heather realized that a majority of the members were there to take fitness classes. She also took spinning classes for 20 years and was a big fan of the workout. With this in mind, Heather decided that when she opened her own training studio, she would offer GRAVITY, Spinning and GRAVITY/Spin Fusion classes, providing both cardio and resistance training for everyone.
In June 2010, Heather’s dreams came true when she opened the doors to Evolve Heath and Fitness in the San Diego neighborhood of Mission Hills. Heather became certified in GravityPersonal Training and GravityPilates and purchased eight Total Gym GTS machines to begin her GRAVITY program. She liked GRAVITY for the different types of exercises that could be performed on one piece of equipment, allowing her to put clientele at any fitness level on the machine.
Evolve offers GRAVITY and Spin sessions seven days a week. Heather’s clientele ranges from those who work out a couple of times a week, to people recovering from injuries, to the 60+ crowd and ambitious tri-athletes—all of whom can accomplish total-body functional training on the GTS. Heather also implemented a popular “End of Month Friday Free Day” promotion where new members can try out GRAVITY for free.
Evolve’s Yelp page is flowing with rave reviews about the studio:
“I love everything about Evolve! It’s been a while since something has sparked my interest in the fitness field and kept me coming back. Not only do I love the Mission Hills area, but Evolve has a great energy, is clean, not intimidating, and everyone is so genuinely nice and ready to help with your fitness goals! I was able to bring my mom to a GRAVITY class today (End of Month Friday Free Day) and she signed up for a monthly package and just loved [the] workout! Give it a shot if you are in the area 
~ Sarah M, San Diego.
With the small group training environment, Heather’s staff is able to give the personal attention needed during GRAVITY sessions. Plus, the safety element is there to ensure everyone has correct form. To read more about Heather’s story and Evolve Health and Fitness, please visit evolvehealthfitness.com.
