Today we’d like to introduce you to Nancy Hildebrandt.
Nancy, please share your story with us.
I was in the midst of a successful career in health and wellness management when my family was struck by a health crisis. In tending to my family’s needs, I uncovered a desire to work more directly with individuals and so made the leap from the corporate world to the fitness industry. More than a decade later and having survived my own health crisis, I utilize my years of corporate and consulting experience to manage my fitness business with the same level of dedication, bringing a passion for helping individuals transform their lives both in and out of the fitness studio. I am also a swing dance instructor and performer, and can often be seen dancing my way around the training floor.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Just under two years after opening the studio, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing surgery, I had chemotherapy and radiation treatment. It was a struggle from the health perspective, but the overwhelming support of the Pinnacle staff and clientele eased my burden significantly. I am now more than three years past my diagnosis and remains cancer-free.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Pinnacle Fitness story. Tell us more about the business.
Our mission is to help you REACH YOUR POTENTIAL. At Pinnacle Fitness we care about YOUR goals and needs and provide customized workouts to help you achieve them.
You’ll also discover that our fitness programs are fun and don’t take a huge amount of time. Let’s be honest – you want a workout that is simple yet effective, and allows you to pursue life with more energy, strength, and passion.
After all, exercise should support the things you’re really passionate about doing…for the rest of your life.
Our facility focuses on functional movement training. What does that mean?
Functional fitness is a unique fitness methodology designed with long-term lifestyle needs in mind.
We train using dumbbells, barbells, kettle bells; we use ladder drills the way athletes do; we have you move the way you would in the real world. We focus on training in the way our bodies were meant to move. We utilize proven techniques to decrease pain, increase your strength, and improve your balance at any age or functional level.
In the end, it really comes down to helping you do the things you need to do, the stuff you enjoy doing, and those things you hope to do with greater ease, enjoyment, and less pain.
Come discover the Pinnacle difference and Reach Your Potential!
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I view this duality not as good luck/bad luck, but as good luck/learning experiences! We’ve certainly had some learning experiences – I think all small business owners do – and as for good luck? I think our luckiest bit is the people that work with us. Our clients are truly some of the kindest, most caring people in the community. We feel incredibly fortunate to work with these amazing individuals.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1758 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048 - Website: Www.mypinnacle.fitness
- Phone: 847-281-5185
- Email: info@mypinnacle.fitness
- Facebook: Www.facebook.com/getfitatpinnacle
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