me & my big idea
Work it, girl Trixie Velez, founder of Defin8 Fitness shares how she helps clients stay in shape
Defin8 Fitness is a small boutique fitness and pilates studio on Wellington Street, Central owned by Trixie Velez and her husband Leo Velez. Five years ago, the pair set out to create a warm and inviting environment in which clients could achieve results within a desired timeframe. And that’s exactly what they did.
Fast forward to today and the range of classes has grown to include Defin8 Barre, Fatburn + Abs Blaze, Trx Circuit, Pilates Reformer, Zumba and one-on-one training. “Our studio operates over two floors and includes a fully-equipped pilates area and a team of wonderful trainers and staff,” says Velez. As a wife, mother and entrepreneur, Velez
has a loyal following thanks to her ability to help clients achieve their fitness goals and her positive can-do approach. She is best known for delivering the six-week challenge program through which she helps clients identify their fitness goals, monitors their progress and is onhand throughout to offer physical and emotional support. “We’ve been offering this program since the company started and we have always seen incredible results,” she says. No business operates without its challenges and there is no doubt that the past year, has been difficult for gyms and fitness studios in Hong Kong. “It certainly hasn’t been easy, but there are many others in the same situation as us and we’ve got to do our best and remain positive. When our studio had to close due to government restrictions, we made the most of the options available to us training outdoors and offering classes online. We even started our own YouTube channel to help those stuck indoors to stay fit. Looking back, this challenge has only helped us to better serve our clients in the long run,” she says. “People come to us for all sorts of reasons. Some have had previous injuries and need rehab, some are preparing for their wedding and we also have many pre- and postnatal clients, ” says Velez. “We don’t just focus on losing weight. We want to achieve results, yes, but we also want to help clients create a workout plan that suits their lifestyle so that they are able to enjoy fitness and commit long term. Our aim is to create a plan that helps our clients get in shape, increase strength, prevent future injuries and become the overall best version of themselves that they can be,” she adds. It’s an exciting time for the studio as they head into the summer season. “We have exciting plans brewing which we hope to announce shortly,” Velez says. To anyone looking to kickstart their fitness journey she says, “Just start. Starting is the hardest part and don’t be intimidated, fitness is for everyone.”
Defin8 Fitness offers packages, drop-in classes and tailored fitness programs. For more information or to book visit defin8fitness.com
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