MEET VISIONARY ARNITA CHAMPION, GAME CHANGER IN WELLNESS & BEYOND

Arnita stands by 4 key F’s: Faith, Fitness, Food, and Fashion

By Lesley Logan

LWhen Maya Angelou created the poem “ Phenomenal Woman” one of those women best describes Arnita Champion who has changed the barriers for women in wellness and in the philanthropy space. Becoming a fitness expert and motivational speaker came naturally to Arnita Champion. She has dedicated her life to showcasing her levels of fitness while helping others reach theirs. The key to her success is her love for the act in itself. She has found a passion in using her body to the best of its ability. It was up to her to turn her hobby into a thriving business and that’s exactly what she’s done. The Janet Jackson doppelganger happily shares her fitness services with a wide variety of people no matter if you are a man or a woman. If you are looking for inspiration, look no further than a true Champion of her field.

Arnita grew up in the wooded east coast city of Norfolk, Virginia. Her first experience with embracing the athlete within was when she won a race in kindergarten. That moment changed the trajectory of her life and a surprising new love was born. As the years progressed, she channeled her ability to run from her bullies into running towards a winning ribbon. Arnita was awarded a full scholarship for her athleticism for Texas Southern University. From 1984-1992, she was listed as a finalist for the 100-meter hurdles for the Olympic trials. Unfortunately, she suffered an injury prior to attending but ever the optimist, she used the shortcoming to shift her sights in another direction.

This is where the notion to become a personal trainer was manifested. Champion earned a certification in personal training and made it her personal mission to provide mental and physical health to all of her clients. While training, a challenge that has remained consistent is remembering to workout within your limits. As a trainer, she eagerly anticipates providing new moves but one to always put her client first, she only gives instructions that will keep them both safe. This empowers all parties because at the end of the day, she knows that she has one body and any decisions are up to her. Arnita remains in control of her life, body, and destiny.

The pandemic affected her business positively as she was encouraged to create a larger reach. She finds that accountability is more attainable when you commit to zoom meetings, facetime, and social media. Speaking of, Champion is looking forward to revamping her website so that it focuses on her 4 key F’s: Faith, Fitness, Food, and Fashion. The expenditure on social media has helped in that audiences are comfortable with sharing what they would like to see from the fitness guru. In the upcoming future, she is looking forward to retiring from her current position as a faculty counselor and trying her hand at acting as well as modeling.