Meet Marquitta Foster

Today we’d like to introduce you to Marquitta Foster. 

Hi Marquitta, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved sports. I ran track and loved going to my gym class when we would lift weights. In 2014 I had my daughter and it was a very stressful because she came at 29 weeks and stayed in the NICU for fifty days and during that time it was extremely hard. I worked from home and spent as much time as I could with my daughter at the NICU. I couldn’t take maternity leave even when she was able to come. I was so happy to just have my baby so I made it work. Later in 2016, my daughter was diagnosed with Autism. Scariest time of my life because I had no idea how to handle everything that came with it but I did tons of research and adjusted my life around therapy. In 2017 my position was relocated to another state and I was laid off. Worst timing because most jobs didn’t allow you to work from home and with my daughter’s Autism, I needed flexibility. I fell deeper into a depression. I never knew I was even depressed until I got laid off. Being laid off forced me to evolve in so many ways. I had to really get a grip on my own personal physical and mental health. I started working out and as others seen my results they asked for help. That lead me to become a personal trainer. Becoming the best version of me saved my life and I had to help as many women as possible reach the same place. Once I became a personal trainer a few years later I became a certified Xtreme Hip hop instructor. I love creating classes and an environment that makes women feel safe to be who they are while reaching their fitness goals. 

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Starting a business has lots of ups and downs especially when you have to juggle so much. Having a child on the spectrum made it challenging because of therapy with work and my clients. At one point I worked as a Lyft driver because I couldn’t afford to keep my car and I at Amazon. I always made sure to keep a few hours a week to train my clients. Being a personal trainer at a gym when you don’t make enough to pay your bills. Fast forward two years in I was training full time and covid hit and once the gyms shut down most clients quit because they preferred in-person training. Once things started opening back up, I was able to rent a space for classes and personal session but it was so expensive and I could only have a few people in each class so once again I was back home. Saved and partnered up with friends and was able to afford to rent out a space in Denver where I currently am now. I still have months where it’s a challenge to pay rent with Covid but I love having a space where women can come and not feel intimidated while exercising. 

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Personal Trainer, Xtreme Hip Hop certified instructor, and Certified Nutritional specialist I distribute health and wellness products. 

We love surprises, fun facts, and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
Growing and now I’m an extremely shy person but that goes away when I’m training or hosting a class. Helping other people overcome and become their best version is literally what drives me. I use to feel sick anytime I had to present or teach in front of a crowd. 

Pricing:

• Personal Training starts at $50hr
• Boot Camps Drop-in $15 Membership discounted
• Xtreme Hip hop with CGF $15 class
• Detox Kits $20 & up

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