Erica from @thelivingroombk has such a wonderful fitness space and philosophy! Here is her story :
"I was 13 the first time I “joined” a gym. I couldn’t drive there, nor could I legally sign myself up, thus the quotations, so my Dad did both for me. From that point on though, it was all mine. I don’t think I know one person who made it through puberty gracefully with their body image and self esteem still intact. However, my experience felt particularly uncomfortable and um... wasn’t too pretty. (I’ve got plenty of photos to prove it) Having been active in sports since childhood that is where I found my solace. Going to the gym, in a different town than mine, felt like my own private little hideaway. I had no clue really how to properly lift or use the many and various machines, but in the freedom to experiment I found my own way and more importantly, I found my personal power through movement. For me, THAT intangible is the true beauty of fitness. THAT is my mojo!
I opened The Living Room Brooklyn in 2012 with the mission of bringing that same sense of personal power through movement to our clients. I’ve said a million times over, “my Mom can give you a workout that will make you sweat....” But, that’s not entirely the point (No disrespect to my Momma!) Exercise is about making that investment in your longevity. You want to be able to move and know your name for as long as possible, right? It’s not about ONE workout, it’s about a lifetime of healthy and free movement. Sure, aesthetically your body will change, but there are so many more miraculous things that happen INSIDE of you that cannot be visibly witnessed. Feeling capable and self confident is number 1 on that list.
I never in a million years thought I’d be a small business owner. NEVER! But, life is a crazy and mind blowing ride that somehow always leads you to where you’re meant to be. I love working out and feeling physically strong, it has given me self confidence that I have applied to a multitude of life experiences.... The chutzpah to open a business for one. But, what I am most passionate about is helping people feel good in their own skin. Maybe that means you can wear your skinny jeans again, maybe you walk up the subway stairs with ease now, or maybe that means the elimination of chronic pain you thought you’d never be free of, whatever it is I want to help you get there! I created The Living Room Brooklyn with the expressed goal of having our clients feel comfortable while exploring their body. What that means is small classes sizes (5 ppl max), where the instructor knows your name AND your body, and supreme attention to detail so that you feel as at ease and cared for as you do in your own home.
Exercise doesn't have to be dramatic or fancy. It doesn't have to be created inside a cutting edge facility or from a high tech machine. The beauty of fitness is that you already have all you need inside of you- you just have to MOVE it! What you will discover in the process is pure amazingness!" - Erica, March 2017
