Today we’d like to introduce you to Kelli Sweeting.
Hi Kelli, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Born and raised in Sarasota, I have a deep love for the gulf coast. I grew up a competitive swimmer, eventually swimming in college. My love for athletics grew as I got older, and I wanted to bring health and wellness to all of those around me. In 2009, After getting my master’s degree, I opened my first gym, followed by a yoga studio and then a second facility.
In 2020, I was faced with some of the most challenging decisions of my life. I was experiencing some profound life changes, personally and professionally, with the onset of Covid.
As a single mother of two, I rebranded my business and opened LFT Fitness. We have developed a team of incredibly coaches who care deeply about the growth of their members. LFT offers more than an ever Id program. It is integrity in coaching. It is friendship and a way of life. In 2023, I hope to expand LFT to Virginia Beach, where my partner is based for work in the Navy.
I am a proud American supporter of the military, entrepreneur, and businesswoman. I love to fly airplanes and fitness with friends. My favorite thing to do is spend time with my children and my family. We enjoy days together hiking or playing at the beach.
I believe that longevity and health is the most important think when structuring a fitness plans.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Definitely not! I have and continue to have real struggles! I think that’s what makes us stronger as humans.
I have had some really difficult and traumatic relationship experiences. Those things are very private to me, but they have made me a better human, mom, and partner. I am also acutely aware that my work doesn’t define me. I live for the moments with the people I care deeply about. I am truly happy and have no concerns for anything else. I think that’s real joy. Being happy with sincerity.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next, you can tell us a bit more about your business.
LFT is a lifestyle and wellness community. We are a fitness facility, a family, and online community, and more. We offer in-house fitness training – both group and personal. We also offer nutrition coaching, lifestyle coaching, and goal setting.
To me, LFT is so much more than an hour workout. People come to us to find a safe place away from negativity and gossip. They come for love and support. We work hard, and we laugh hard.
What does success mean to you?
Success, to me, is when I leave work each day knowing that I helped someone.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.lftsrq.com
- Instagram: Lftgymsrq and kellisweetingfit
- Linkedin: www.LinkedIn.com/kellisweeting
- Twitter: Kellisweetingfit
Image Credits
Nicole Kristen Photography
