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Laura M Regna

Exploring Life & Business with Laura of Laura Regna Fitness Inc

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Laura.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I began my full-time career as a personal trainer unexpectedly. I have an MFA in dance and spent many years performing with contemporary dance companies, continuing into my mid-40s. My interest in personal training grew during my late 20s and 30s, alongside a longstanding curiosity about dance science and kinesiology.

When I was 27, I ruptured my Achilles tendon and was diagnosed with RSD. I gradually found my way back to dancing while earning a living as a personal trainer at a high-end fitness club and as an adjunct professor. At the club, I met many inspiring women who, in 2013, would go on to follow and support my small personal training business.

Laura Regna Fitness Inc. began in the fall of 2013. I spent the first six months working out of a friend’s gym, followed by seven years at a local hotel owned by another client and friend. This January will mark seven years in my own studio, located in the heart of Rochester, New York. I’m proud to be the company’s sole employee.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
At my first location, the gym’s owner decided I wasn’t bringing in enough income for her business. I was also going through a divorce at the time.

Later, the hotel gym where I worked suffered a major flood. While my studio was being built, I had to operate out of a shared space with hotel guests for more than a year.

Running the business on my own and covering health insurance and other expenses can make it difficult to get by from month to month. I moved into my new studio at 74 University Avenue in Rochester, New York, and about a month later, I had to close my doors because of COVID.

As you know, we’re big fans of Laura Regna Fitness Inc . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Laura Regna is a dancer, movement educator, fitness entrepreneur, and wellness innovator whose work is rooted in the belief that movement can transform the way people feel, live, and connect with themselves. With an MFA in Dance, Laura brings a unique blend of artistic sensitivity, technical expertise, and practical knowledge to everything she creates.Her approach to movement is both empowering and inclusive. Drawing from her background in dance, Laura helps people build strength, confidence, flexibility, and body awareness while developing a healthier, more positive relationship with fitness. For her, exercise is not simply about appearance or performance—it is a way to feel more capable, energized, and at home in one’s body.Laura is the founder of Laura Regna Fitness Inc., a company dedicated to making movement meaningful, effective, and accessible. Through her work, she combines the discipline and creativity of dance with fitness experiences designed to support people at every stage of their wellness journey.She is also the creator of FIT-CHICK, her digital fitness app, which brings her energetic, dance-informed philosophy directly to users. FIT-CHICK reflects Laura’s commitment to making engaging movement a practical part of everyday life, offering an approach to fitness that is motivating, expressive, and empowering.Whether she is teaching, performing, creating new fitness experiences, or developing innovative digital content, Laura Regna leads with artistry, expertise, and purpose. Her work continues to inspire people to move with greater confidence—and to recognize the strength, joy, and possibility that already exist within them.

What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
One of the most important lessons I have learned is that persistence is key to running any business. At the same time, I have also learned the value of allowing things to happen naturally. Staying committed to your vision while remaining open to unexpected opportunities has helped shape my journey and continues to guide me in both business and life.

Pricing:

  • $80 per hour session One-on-One
  • $40 1/2 hr. session One-on -One

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