Kelsey Garrett

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

What fuels my passion for health and fitness is seeing how it improves every part of life, not just the physical side. Movement builds confidence, resilience, and mental clarity, and I love how consistent training especially strength and outdoor activity creates a ripple effect into better energy, mood, and daily performance. Helping people feel capable in their bodies and enjoy movement, rather than feeling restricted or intimidated by it, is what keeps that passion strong.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

Strength training is my favorite way to stay fit especially compound lifts, bodyweight work, and kettlebells because it’s efficient, empowering, and makes everything else in life easier when you’re stronger. I also love getting outside to move, whether that’s hiking, paddleboarding, kayaking, snowboarding, walking my dogs, rollerblading, or wake boarding, because outdoor exercise keeps training fun, balanced, and mentally refreshing while supporting an active lifestyle year-round.

What would you do with $20,000?

I’d use the $20,000 to open a small, focused gym built around a clear niche and strong community rather than a big, expensive facility. I’d rent a modest space, invest mainly in essential strength and functional equipment. The business would center on personal training and small-group sessions to generate steady income, while offering founders rates and local partnerships to build early momentum. Create a sustainable gym that delivers real results, loyal members, and room to grow.