Meet Veronica Peterson of Bodied

Today we’d like to introduce you to Veronica Peterson.

Hi Veronica, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
I started teaching group fitness classes about 13 years ago. I grew up dancing so the moment I stepped into my first Barre class, it felt like home. I left that class with that somewhat cliche feeling that THIS is what I should be doing with my life. 6 months later I became an instructor and never looked back. Since then, I have taught multiple modalities at some of the leading brands within the industry such as SoulCycle, Solidcore, and Rumble.

I was always drawn to rhythmic movement so when I decided to start Bodied, no question was going to be a huge part of what made it different. It was important to me to create a method that was well-balanced, mentally stimulating, empowering, and FUN. It was equally as important to me to create a space where people not only feel comfortable and welcome but also confident and inspired. Our team is committed to making this happen and you can feel that before you even step through the door.

Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
We faced our fair share of challenges on the road to opening. Like many businesses, we went through a lot of construction delays with the city. There were many discouraging moments along the way that led to a lot of self-discovery during the 8 months while we were waiting to be able to officially open our doors.

At the time, I hated waiting and wasn’t able to see that it was all happening this way for a reason.

Looking back, I am beyond thankful that it went down the way that it did and that I was able to learn so much on the back end with the extra time we had to prepare. Everything happens for a reason!

We’ve been impressed with Bodied, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Bodied is a new fitness concept created from three principles of exercise: strength training, step aerobics, and stability work. These elements offer amazing results on their own, but we combine all three and we do so rhythmically to add another layer of expression and intention. All classes are led by knowledgeable and highly motivational instructors who were hand-picked for their ability to create something much more than just a workout.

My favorite part about teaching group fitness is the people that I get to bring together. I pride myself on my ability to create community. That was always going to be a major part of Bodied. But seeing it come to life (only 2 months in) and watching the connections people are creating with each other and also within themselves is what sets us apart. The feeling that you get while you’re in class and as you leave class is unlike anything else I have ever felt before.

I truly believe that Bodied has the power to change people’s lives. The confidence it inspires is unmatched and we have seen it happen over and over again. People get to know themselves on a deeper level and that bleeds into every other aspect of their lives. Bodied empowers people and it is the most amazing thing to witness others experience it the way my team and I have as well.

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
I’ll scream it from the rooftops over and over again – I HAVE THE BEST TEAM IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. These people have lifted me more times than I can count and have believed in me throughout all of the self-doubt and hard times. The coolest part about my team is that everyone sees and fully believes in this vision on their own. The magic and energy that has come from how much each team member loves Bodied is so much more than I had ever even allowed myself to dream of.

The dedication to making sure everyone who comes through our doors feels supported and seen is unmatched and I am honored to align myself with such genuine people. The trickle-down effect has also been wild to experience because our community has fully latched on to the vision of what Bodied is meant to be and it has taken on a whole new meaning. The energy exchange between people within our walls is so special to watch and you can FEEL it.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.bodieddenver.com
• Instagram: @bodieddenver

Image Credits
Biz Young and Taylor Vincek