Theres a merge happening which may puta new spin into the fitness routine of many in the tri-city area. Earlier thismonth, fitness coach Kaycee Moeckel and spin instructor/business ownerStephanie Western joined forces.

Western first opened Surge CyclingStudio in the fall of 2018. Earlier this fall she approached Moeckel with aproposition. Motivated by her ability to lead a class as well as her passionand energy, Western offered Moeckel the opportunity to join her as a spininstructor.

Moeckel shared while she was flatteredby the proposition, it was not one which spoke to her heart. While she lovedWesterns energy and the way she worked with her classes the fitness coach sawherself more as a student than a teacher.

The proposition, however, was notwithout purpose and reason, as Moeckel found herself without work in anindustry shes long loved in early October. With a husband out of work, while caringfor his father and a six-month-old baby on her hip, the fun loving coach foundherself fighting off depression.

After my week of great depression, Iput my big girl panties on and I moved forward and it started small, Moeckelsaid of her resurrection and the beginning of her business Grace and Grit.

Pretty much explains my situation, shesaid of her life currently. 2019, the only great thing that came out of it wasthe birth of my son. Everything else was horrible ... on top of, on top of, ontop of. Thats where the grit comes in. It doesnt get to define me. Lifecircumstances are going to come and go. It doesnt get to define who I am orhow I handle things.

Moeckel spent four years of her lifecoaching clients from the Oakdale, Riverbank and Escalon areas in a boot campenvironment. An environment which she first entered into as a client and hadsuch a passion for she was offered a job. In early October the doors closed andthe job ended, but her clients remained, many offering to hire her for personaltraining, while others offered to invest in her as a business venture.

They see something in me. Just as I sawsomething in them and I love them for that, the coach said. We didnt justcreate a gym, we created a family. I want to open that opportunity to thosepeople that are out there afraid, in letting life determine their path.

The fitness enthusiast, with a passionfor people shared personally speaking shes aware some might raise an eyebrowat first meeting. Since the birth of her son, she too has struggled withreturning to her once fit body. The process now a bit different and morechallenging than it once was before and shes okay with that.

Now I get to look at my clientele in awhole different light, she said. The struggle is real. Its not coming easyright now. Its a new learning experience. The grace part of it comes from thefact of being kind to myself in the process and to others.

In the interim between relocating andopening Grace and Grit at the current Surge Cycle Studio at 122 N. Sierra,Oakdale, Moeckel set up shop in a home gym of a client who generously offeredthe space until something else came through. A transition spot she shared shewas grateful for, yet was thrilled when Western approached her a second timeand offered to share the space with her.

The two businesses will now operateunder one roof, offering two services for one flat fee. Three days a weekclients can pump iron and strength train with Moeckel and the other three get theircardio up spinning with Western. A monthly fee of $100 offers clients unlimitedaccess. Theres also a drop in fee, as well as a punch card for thoseinterested in limited visits.

You literally get everything and yourbody is going to respond in ways, most bodies ... our bodies havent worked outlike this before, Moeckel said of merging the two workout opportunities.

My motto has always been and alwayswill be, that Im going to give you the best 45 minutes of your day. Thatdoesnt include my stuff, the coach said. Thats always what Ive been trueto.

As she looks to the new space andpartnership, the coach shared shes excited not just for the business opportunitybut the ability to continue to touch lives. While some clients have stayed withher through the changes, others have found new paths and for her thats okay.

Go embrace other peoples worlds too,she said of her words to clients. The best part about what I do and the reasonwhy I love what I do, is because its like doing crafts with glitter. You cantjust get the glitter on the craft, you get it everywhere else too and you findit forever.

If they dont come back to me thatsokay, because theyre touching lives, she continued. Spread my sparkle.

If I was only doing this for the money,Id be personal training, she stated.

Grace and Grit and Surge Cycle Studioare open six days a week. For additional information visit their Facebook pageor call (209) 272-6802.

Right now I have an option to touchlives, Moeckel added. Thats why Im doing what I do. I want to be the bestpart of somebodys day.

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