Her Story
About Perri
Perri K. Havis serves in fitness and wellness sales at One Life Fitness, primarily based at her home club in Holly Springs, Georgia. She travels to other clubs and events throughout the state to educate trainers, share programs, and connect with leadership teams. Havis earned a communications degree from Georgia State University and applies those skills to build connections in the industry, holding her CPT credential as a certified personal trainer. Passionate about health and wellness throughout her life, she focuses on making the gym environment more welcoming for women by reducing intimidation and judgment in what has traditionally been a male-dominated space. Havis emphasizes the importance of building routines and strength alongside fitness, particularly as more people enter wellness spaces through various pathways.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Perri
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Have your passion and don't be afraid to show it. A lot of people love this space but get scared to really get excited about it. Showing that passion as a leader helps trainers develop more and connect with more people, and it goes really far for how you lead people and get them excited and passionate too.
02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
With the health and wellness space there's been a huge uptick in people coming in using GLPs. It's a gateway for some people to come in but they forget the other half which is building that routine for themselves and making sure that they are strong as well as fit.
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