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Immersing in the Energetic World of Gainsfit Retreat: Dance, Fitness, and Fun Unleashed
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Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as we give you an insider's peek into the vibrant world of GainsFit Retreat in Las Vegas, right here on the Infuse YOU Podcast. Trust us, you'll be pumped to hear from Kaitlyn, a dance fitness maestro who can't stop gushing about her experience, rating it a staggering eleven out of ten! She's not alone, as first-timers Maeghan and Chelsea, straight outta Phoenix, share their morning session victories and their excitement for the upcoming 'glow party' and 'heels and feels' classes.
But the fun doesn't stop there. Hear Kim Robinson's top class picks, including the Afro-Caribbean Vibe and EDM fitness, as she opens up about her thrilling fitness adventure. Jeff, an instructor, shares a memorable moment with Chair One Fitness and the electrifying energy pulsating through the retreat. Lastly, but certainly not least, Rachel Villafuerte, social media guru, talks passionately about her pivotal role in capturing the GainsFit experience and why she believes GainsFit Retreat is the ultimate fitness community. Prepare to be swept off your feet by the inspiring tales of dance, fitness, and fun!
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Hello and welcome to season two of the Enthusiasm Podcast. My name is Teresa and I am your host. The goal of this podcast is to help women and young girls fill up their cups. Oftentimes we are so concerned with helping and supporting others that we forget to take care of ourselves too. I am so excited because this week I'm bringing you a special behind the scene sneak peek at Gainsfit Retreat, las Vegas. So let's go ahead and take you out here, all right? So this is where the dance crew master class is going to go down tonight. Just giving you a little preview, it's going to be lit, and over here we have our Gainsfit Retreat photo booth station, so this is where people can come take their photos. So stay tuned for more. We have Gainsfit Retreat. This is your girl T. I'm here with Caitlin. We know her as Kay Milley. She is a commit dance fitness instructor and she's going to share her Gainsfit experience.
Speaker 3:So, caitlin how long have you been attending Gainsfit? I've been attending Gainsfit for the last three years.
Speaker 2:It's amazing and can you share what's your most memorable moment?
Speaker 3:I would have to say this time last year Latoya had gone up during the glow class and that she was all by herself. It was a song I recognized, so I was like cool, I'm gonna go up there. And it wasn't even the right choreo that I know. So I was like okay, so I went up there. Her queuing is amazing, so I went with it and there's her and I doing this choreo I had no idea existed but we killed it. Like everybody was like oh my gosh, you guys are the best duo. I said I know. Oh, my god that's awesome.
Speaker 2:I did not know that because I was there and you guys did kill it. You had any clue that you didn't know the choreo. So on a scale of one to ten, how would you rate Gainsfit on a scale of one to ten, eleven, eleven, awesome, and you would recommend that people come here from all over, and if they don't need to talk to me, we need to fix that All right, you heard it here Kay Milley, here at Gainsfit Retreat, las Vegas.
Speaker 2:This is Teresa for the Infusion podcast. Thank you, what's up? Infusion podcast. This is your girl T. I'm here with some new Gainsfit attendees. Can you please introduce yourselves?
Speaker 4:I'm Megan, I'm from Phoenix Arizona and I'm Chelsea, I'm from Phoenix Arizona as well.
Speaker 2:And I know this is your first day at Gainsfit. You guys have attended the sessions this morning, so what was your favorite part from this morning so far?
Speaker 5:everything. Being the first time, I wasn't sure what to expect, but the classes were amazing. I wasn't as tired after I came between each classes. I thought it was going to be. Definitely it was during the break, but I'm ready to go tonight and excited to see what tomorrow's gonna be.
Speaker 4:Absolutely. I love how we have instructors from all over the States. It was amazing to meet people that I would have never had the chance to meet before, so it's been a blast and I can't wait for more.
Speaker 2:Okay and what are you looking to, looking forward to the most tomorrow? Is there anything specific?
Speaker 5:The glow party or you. The glow party sounds like it's a blast from everybody that I've talked to and heard about walking around here, so I'm excited for that tomorrow too, and what are you most excited for?
Speaker 4:Fields and heels.
Speaker 2:I'm really excited on that one.
Speaker 4:Yeah, I'm really excited.
Speaker 2:Alright. Thank you, ladies. So much for stopping by to share your games. Good experience, this is the future podcast.
Speaker 1:See you next time.
Speaker 2:Let's go All right. Happy Saturday. We are at day two of Gainesville retreat. I am heading down to have breakfast and get ready for my breakout session.
Speaker 4:Let's go All right so.
Speaker 2:I'm in the elevator and the first thing I'm going to do before I get ready to teach this morning is I gotta get Mr Bucks. So they have a Starbucks at the hotel. I'm super excited.
Speaker 3:Love my Buc-Kies hey.
Speaker 2:What's up? Infugio podcast. I'm here with another Gainesville participant, also a guest instructor. Can you please tell us your name and where you're from?
Speaker 7:My name is Lauren Acurl and I'm from Goodyear, Arizona.
Speaker 2:And how many times have you attended the Gainesville retreat?
Speaker 7:This is my third Gainesville retreat.
Speaker 2:And has it all been in Vegas?
Speaker 7:No, so the last one I attended was on Myrtle Beach this past May, and this is my second time in Vegas. Come on, and what do you like most about the Gainesville retreat? The fact that it's a retreat and it's dancing, dance, exercise, dance, fitness, dance, toning. You get to try many platforms of dance and the fact is just dance, dance, dance.
Speaker 2:That's me, so it's my calling Lauren, what's the name of the Gainesville and Lauren what's another reason why you come to Gainesville in Las Vegas in September, can you share with?
Speaker 7:the people what the special occasion is. It's my birthday weekend. Yes, happy birthday. It's time, it's my birthday, happy birthday.
Speaker 2:So we want to wish you a happy birthday. Thank you for all that you do. Lorna is also an EDM body fitness instructor and she helped us present this weekend at the dance crews and also in the EDM body fitness class. So thank you, guys, for tuning in. Thank you so much, laura. Thank you.
Speaker 2:So we are live here at the Gainesville retreat. As you can see, we have several people checking in and getting ready for the second class of the morning. I just got their teaching EDM body fitness and now I'm going to take a sulked with Donna Fisher. All right, what's up? Infuse you listeners and viewers. I'm heading down to teach my Cultivating your Confidence workshop. It's the first time happening here at Gainesville retreat. I am limited edition, and so are you. Let's do it.
Speaker 2:So this entire weekend is about networking, working out, meeting new people and having fun and, as you can hear, there's lots of things going on. So let's take a sneak peek. Alright, I'm going down Scottsdale A, b, c and B let's see what's happening. Hey, there's some familiar faces. We about to see what's going on down here. Yes, I'm just capturing some little snippets, more snippets. So this is Can you Dance? Can you Dance with Donna. This is one of the my cap sessions here today. We have lots of vintage circuses all over the world. Alright, let's see what's happening in here. Hey, yeah, get in the subway. Yeah.
Speaker 8:Let's go, let's go.
Speaker 6:Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go.
Speaker 5:Hey, to me had I really succeeded in anything else I might never have found the determination to succeed in the one arena where I believe I'm definitely not.
Speaker 7:I was set free, Alright.
Speaker 2:I'm taking inside world rhythms with Gigi. Amazing formats hey, hey, hey. There's nature. Hey, hey, hey, hey, what's up? Infusion Podcast. This is your girl T. I am here with Latoya. She is one of the chief liaisons for Gainsfit. So, toya, tell the people how long you've been participating in this amazing event oh, my goodness, 2016.
Speaker 8:So that's what seven years, ten retreats, I think, all together. Yes, I've been to every single one.
Speaker 2:That's my bragging right.
Speaker 8:Oh, she hasn't missed a one.
Speaker 2:I haven't missed one, absolutely, and so tell the people what keeps you coming back year after year.
Speaker 8:My goodness, I have so many friends now Like true, true, true, true fitness friends, people who I can reach out to any time of the year, no matter what's going on, and we're going to find a connection because not just like so. We met here at Gaines or we've been connected through social media because of Gaines and it's just created. It's helped me realize just how valuable people are in my life.
Speaker 2:So yeah, and what's one top thing or what's favorite or memorable moment that you have coming to Gainesfit? I know you've been a ten, I know, but what's the biggest takeaway?
Speaker 8:Honestly, it was was it the first Vegas? I think it was the first Vegas where we presented. That was like the first time. Candice broke a brave scout from Burtle Beach and I was able to and again to show how incredible people are I've never met most of the people from Vegas came here, asked the different formats for something to give to Candice just to commemorate this big moment, and everybody came through. I had a bag full of stuff just slinging it and just throwing it at her just to commemorate that moment. It was just so awesome. We got to capture it on video and everything. So that was definitely just showing the impact that she has on this nation of fitness. Not just one state, not just because of you know, one retreat in one area, but literally she brought people from everywhere together.
Speaker 2:So being able to celebrate her that day was awesome, yes, and I remember that moment. I was present. One last thing I know that you are one of the chief liaisons. Can you explain to the people a little bit about what you do to help Candice and the whole staff make sure that everything goes without a hiccup? Everything's smooth from when we show up for these retreats.
Speaker 8:That's it. It's so funny. I guess my nickname is the Pitbull I'll hear it now but no, I mean honestly my role. We all honestly have our own roles. Chief liaison is really great at something and Candice does a really good job of allowing us to do what we do best. So you'll see Rachel's incredible social media posts. You rarely see posts from me. I suck at it. Rachel does her thing. You'll see Martha like really behind the scenes, but just the organization, the accounting piece of it that. She's amazing in that. So we all kind of have our roles.
Speaker 8:I think I'm a mixture of, like safety, security. I don't know what I am. I just tell her, put me where she needs me. But yeah, my specific role is making sure people are safe. That is my passion. I stay on instructors about it. But hey, did you do your training? Come on, make sure we know these things. Make sure you at least know who to get people to if they are hurt and anytime. I guess my side hustle of this role would be just making sure Candice has it, because a lot of times she forgets to take care of herself. Yes, she forgets to eat, she forgets to check on something with family or whatever. Just make sure that she's good, because if she's not, we're done Right exactly.
Speaker 2:Well, I appreciate you taking the time to share your Gainesfit experience and we appreciate you. Thank you for all that you do to make sure that we're safe, that we got everything we need every time we show up here, of course. Thank you, you're welcome. Thank you, welcome back to the Infusion Podcast. This is your girl T and I am here with the red participants at the Gainesfit retreat. Can you please tell people what your name is and where you're from? Kim Robinson, I am from Arizona and, kim, this is your first retreat. Can you please share with us how much fun you're having, or not having, this far?
Speaker 3:I am having a lot of fun.
Speaker 2:And what has been one of your favorite classes that you've taken?
Speaker 4:Oh, wow it's been more than one class, so let's do Afro-Caribbean.
Speaker 3:Vibe, edm Fitness and the class we just came out of by the floor.
Speaker 4:The world okay.
Speaker 2:She's really great. Well, I thank you for stopping by to share your experience. For those of you that don't know, kim is one of our students in Arizona at Crunch Fitness and we told her all about this retreat, so now she's had the chance to experience it for herself. But thank you for coming and joining us. What's up? Infugio Podcast. This is your girl T. I am here with my brother, jeff, all the way from Arizona. This is his first time attending Gainspit Retreat as a presenting instructor and participant. Jeff, tell the people what has been your experience so far, wow.
Speaker 6:It's just the vibe. The vibe has been incredible. It's all love and it's formats from all over the United States all in one and it's just been a magical journey and magical moment. And what an honor to be here as a presenting instructor. My favorite moment so far is actually today. I went to try something new and let me tell you, I am going to get certified in it. Now it's called Chair One Fitness Ooh.
Speaker 6:I was so excited and the vibe and the impact that I think that I know it will make in the community, especially for our all college students right, Because we have all levels, all ages, all sizes, all everything right, but literally it's a workout in the chair and it's low impact, but it's such a vibe and the impact that I know and what I do know that it does for our community is going to be phenomenal. So I can't wait to actually get certified in it, Because what Terry did today was something truly special to see it live and to experience it live. Teresa, I'm not kidding, let's go.
Speaker 2:Well, it's funny that you bring that up, because I actually looked up some Chair One Fitness instructors because, as everyone knows in my podcast, I'm getting ready to go out for surgery and I won't be able to do group fitness, but I will be in the chair. That's not going to stop me, so I'm excited to try it. I haven't tried it yet, but I've heard so many great things, so you just put the nail in the head for me right there with your feedback. So if there's one thing that you could share with all the people that will be watching this podcast about why they should try GainesFit, what would that be?
Speaker 6:I'm here for you to learn, being able to learn and grow. I'm a forever student, right, and if that's what you are all about, I promise you you won't be disappointed. There's multiple sessions that happen throughout the day. There are multiple master classes, there's multiple master up master classes, and it's just such a vibe. It's a community, it's fellowship, it's fitness and it's a love that we all share, especially if you're a fitness instructor yes, it's going to be incredible. And if you're not, and you just are a fitness enthusiast, come for the vibe, come, come for the love it's going to be so fun.
Speaker 2:Well, thank you so much, jeff. We appreciate you, as always, for sharing your feedback. And this has been the Infusion Podcast from Las Vegas, gainesfit Retreat what's up? What's up. This is the Glow Party Night. Super excited. I forgot my little glow stick, so I'm on my way down. Let's go GainesFit Las Vegas baby. All right, we're about to go into the glow party. I hope you guys are ready. Let's go.
Speaker 6:Hey, hey.
Speaker 3:Hey.
Speaker 2:Happy, happy Sunday. It's the last day of being a student. I'll get you all to start. I am heading down to grab some breakfast before it closes down and I'm going to take the Commit Master Class and then have some fun with my family. Let's do this. This is our breakfast. Right for this morning. What's up, everybody. It's your class. Mr Roe P, come and see. Goodbye, we're on the last day of Thanksgiving. I have a beautiful song. Please tell the people your name, where you're from. Yes, my name is Rachie. I'm from the University of Michigan. I'm from the University of Michigan. I'm from the University of Michigan. I'm from the University of Michigan. I'm from the University of Michigan. I'm from the University of Michigan.
Speaker 1:Yes, my name is Rachel Villeforte. I'm originally from Bourbon, California, but Vegas has been my home since 2011.
Speaker 2:Alright, Rachel, what is the role that you play here at Gaines? Should I go to a new hat? Should I be the chair a little?
Speaker 1:bit about what you do. Yes, absolutely. I'm one of the chief liaisons here for Gaines that I've been for the past three years. Really, my job is to capture this whole experience through social media. I really just highlight all the greatness that's going on out here and try to keep my voice throughout the weekend too.
Speaker 2:And you all offer pretty good presenting instructors so you let them know what class is taught this time around.
Speaker 1:Yes, ma'am. So I started off the weekend with the Mixit Master Class, followed by my personal own format Fields and Heels and then closed it off at our Glow Party at night as well.
Speaker 2:And if there's one thing that you can show people why they should come and experience Gaines' bit, what would that?
Speaker 1:be, if you're looking for that community that weekend, that you will forever say I never would have any regrets and that's why.
Speaker 2:Thank you so much, Rachel, for taking time to provide and sharing your insights.
Speaker 6:And I'll see you in the next one.
Speaker 2:So the behind the scenes is.
Speaker 9:I actually did it with my own people and we got together with some other people. They wanted to do something fun outside of class. It was really supposed to be more of a bonding thing, but I had this idea to not only just bond and have fun with them, but why don't we take what we normally do? We had a studio that felt like a family and we could combine our fitness and we could combine our fun together. One of the things that's always a challenge when you have people who get stuck in taking certain types of classes, they'll only take that class. So we had Zumba people who would only take Zumba. We had shrimp training people that would only take shrimp training. As much as I would talk to them about the benefits of doing both, they just couldn't or wouldn't do both. So we go away with three hours away from home, in the middle of nowhere, at a great property. We had so much fun, lots of different breakout sessions with all different types of fitness. We had other instructors from competing studios that came in and it wasn't about competition. It wasn't about anything. It was about all of these fitness people coming together and enjoying a weekend in a safe space together.
Speaker 9:I was able to get my Zumba people to try other things, because we were in a place where they couldn't use family, they couldn't use husbands, they couldn't do work and none of that was an excuse. They were there, so what better place to try it without any downfalls. So it was absolutely amazing and every year we've just grown and built upon that. The instructors that came they got to take other instructors' classes which they normally can't do in their normal life because they're teaching and they don't get to go to their friends' classes. So it was an experience for everyone. The attendees that came with their instructors, they got to bond with them. The other instructors got to network and talk with other instructors. It was just a really great experience. We've just continued to build on that year after year.
Speaker 2:Okay, and I know that you have just shared this information, but can you tell the people what's coming next year for the mini Gainsfit?
Speaker 9:Yes. So starting off next year we're going to be doing Gainsfit Fest, which will be one day events, so during our normal retreats we have four days. So our fest will mirror our typical Saturday, which is breakout sessions in a daytime, a break in the middle. We'll come together for some really fun dance crew glow-in-the-dark classes and then we'll follow it up with an active party. In January we will be coming to Phoenix January 20th, san Diego February 24th, and then we have more dates coming, but they'll be announced soon.
Speaker 2:Awesome, and if there's one thing that you can share with people that are watching this episode of why they should try Gainsfit, what would that be?
Speaker 9:I would say, no matter your fitness level, no matter your size, no matter your anything, because Gainsfit is a safe space for everyone. We have all ages we have gotten people literally all ages, all fitness levels, all everything, and we have so many different types of fitness. If we don't have it, we probably have something like it everything from aqua to yoga and everything in between. So it is really a great place to get to experience lots of different fitness formats in a safe and welcoming environment, and it's because we have great instructors like Teresa, who come and give their all when they're here.
Speaker 2:Awesome. Thank you so much, Candice. We appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for bringing us here today and thank you for taking time to share your testimony and this information with all the people that will be watching this episode, thank you.
Speaker 2:Thank you, and that is a wrap for this episode of the Infusion Podcast. I hope that you guys enjoyed this special video broadcast edition from Gains Fit Retreat. I would like to thank everyone that participated in the interviews. Thank you to all the presenting instructors for sharing your gifts and talents with the world. Thank you, candice, for your vision and for inviting me to be a part of this and for giving me the green light to do this mini episode on Gains Fit Retreat. You have been watching the Infusion Podcast and I hope that this special episode shows you how much fun you can have at Gains Fit Retreat, and I hope that you join a future retreat.
Speaker 2:As Candice said, the gains fit fest are coming. The first one is kicking off here in Phoenix, arizona, so make sure you stay tuned. Follow me for all of the details. I thank you so much. I appreciate each and every one of you that will be watching this broadcast. I hope that something shared in this broadcast will help you along your life journey. Until next time. You guys already know what it is. Continue to do you, be you and infuse you. Be blessed.
