This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 225th installment visiting with Shannon Fowler, owner of PowerFit whose purpose is to not only get stronger by working out together, but its a community, a family rather, of people that enjoy getting together to encourage one another, motivate one another and work towards a better person, inside and out.
Describe what PowerFit does. PowerFit is mainly group fitness classes that focus on various types of workouts, from lifting to HIIT. We offer workshops for our members as well as a private accountability group to help them on track.
How did you get started and what is your background? After I had my first son (9 years ago) I got heavily into nutrition and fitness. I felt that I was a natural born leader and was able to help people with the things that I had learned on my own journey. A lot of my knowledge comes mainly from experience. After having two babies and going through my own health and fitness journey, I learned so much and felt that I was able to help others. I decided to further my education with it and acquired a certification in nutrition coaching, personal training and group fitness.
Describe your customers. PowerFit customers are anyone who is wanting to start or continue their health and fitness journey. Anyone who is wanting to learn how to workout, gain strength and longevity and be in a guided environment with coaches that are knowledgeable and can help you every step of the way.
What do you wish you knew when you started your business? One thing that I wish I knew when I started was faith in myself. Anytime you start a business you have doubts and fears. I wish that I would have just thrown that all out the window and jumped in head first. I tiptoed in the first couple of years and I wish I didn’t do that.
Another thing I wish I would have known was to be true to myself. I have always been a people pleaser and in the beginning I wanted to do anything possible to keep people happy. It’s just not possible in this industry.
And finally, I just wish I would have done it sooner.
What do you enjoy most about your business? Running the business naturally has it challenges, but honestly it’s the most rewarding thing I have ever experienced. These people that come into the gym come with a purpose and I love getting to witness their growth and change in their journey. The members trust me and my guidance to help them become better versions of themselves and potentially change their lives. It’s very surreal most days and has become such a blessing to me. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime and built a community of people that will always be there for one another.