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Get ready to dance! We are talking with Gabby, owner of DanceWorks Indy this week! If you are about to say "I don't dance" and skip this episode...we dare you to try something you might not be "good" at...The first of it’s kind in the city, DanceWorks Indy is a studio built around the idea that dance works for everybody and every body. Whether you are looking for a new hobby, returning to an old passion, or seeking new ways to cultivate a healthy lifestyle, they have something for everyone! Find more on Instagram:@gabbymclemore & @danceworksindy@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

We are talking physical therapy and how the body works this week! Dan McGurren is a physical therapist in Tempe, AZ. He graduated from Saint Louis University in 2016 and earned his board specialty in orthopedic physical therapy and sports physical therapy in 2020 and 2022 respectively. He sees a variety of patients but mostly focuses on lower extremity athletes including post-operative care for knee and ankle surgeries, tendinopathies, and return to sport specifics. He also happens to be our fave runner, Run Hol Run's fiancé! Find more on Instagram:@dmcgurre & @runholrun@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

The Beauty Boost is a community for women to feel empowered, healthy, and beautiful. Paige Braley is the owner of the Cincinnati TBB, and also just so happens to be one of my best friends. Each yeah The Beauty Boost hosts The Fitness Sampler, a day filled with the best workouts, the best vendors, and the best vibes. Find a Beauty Boost in your city! Find more on Instagram:@thebeautyboostcincy & @paigebraley@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

You have seen the viral HEROBOARD machine on social media, now you are getting an inside look from Tina ProvensanoOf course HEROBOARD is great for pilates, but Tina and I dive into all of the other formats that could benefit from a little bit of innovation! Tina also created the coolest fitness studio in Garden City, ID that I am dying to get to one day. CULTURE. is more than a gym. It’s a space designed for people who want more from their workout experience — more energy, more connection, and a stronger sense of belonging.Find more on Instagram:@thetinap | @culture.twc | @herboardfitness | @heroboardpilates@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

I love taking classes when I travel, because I meet the greatest people. I met this week's guest when I was in LA last year, and found a cycling spot on ClassPass. Just goes to show that you can meet the best people by putting out into the world what you want to get back. (shoutout Caitlyn for that mantra at the end of this week's ep!) You can ride with Caitlyn at the Purple Pedal in Fullerton, CA!Find more on Instagram:@heyitscaitlyn_s & @purplepedal@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

You thought I wasn't going to have an episode this week?! April Fools to you! I know I said that it was TBD if I would have one this week, but here we are, I cannot stay away! Just a little short solo episode for your week! Find more on Instagram:@postclasbrag & @katiebragaw

Strength has no size limit. This week we have BODYBAR Pilates instructor Evelyn on the pod to talk about how size, skin color, financial status all do not matter when it comes to movement. Evelyn has become an absolute powerhouse AND a safe space on the schedule at the BODYBAR Chicago locations. I am taking her class after this episode airs, so wish me luck! Find more on Instagram:@m4drude & @bodybarchicago@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

We are breaking down the rumors about Barry's this week with Brittany Ferrin, an instructor at the Barry's in Chicago! Brittany is the ultimate hype girl, and she also coaches at Equinox, Base Camp, and coming soon: REV'd Chicago! We talk staying motivated in group fitness, misconceptions of Barry's, and all things love for classes! Find more on Instagram:@brittanyferrin@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

We are bringing the color to the pod this week! Tesni is custom shoe designer that blends her love for fitness and sports with her artistic talent. She even signed up for a half marathon just to advertise her shoes. Want your own custom pair of shoes for your next race or event? Check out her work and start dreaming up your perfect shoe! Find more on Instagram@heyshoebabe@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

BRAGGIES! Can you believe we have been at this for 2 years! What a ride it has been, I cannot thank you enough for all of the love and support you continue to give to this podcast. For the 2 year episode, we are welcoming a very special guest, my dad, Cliff Dittman! My dad is an avid outdoor cyclist that was the blueprint for me finding what fitness community was the right fit for me. He shares his wisdom from years on the bike! Find more on Instagram@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

This week we are learning to barre BETTER! Chloe started barrebetter to help people improve their form, and build community. She found herself again through Pure Barre and the group fitness community, and wants to create that space for someone else that may need it. Know that if you are going through something, you are seen and loved by this podcast and the group fitness community. Find more:@barrebetter Instagram & @barrebetter YouTube@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

If you have not watched the iFIT Trainer Games on Amazon Prime yet...warning, this episode contains spoilers! This week we welcome Nick Davis, an inclusive fitness coach, and iFIT Trainer Games contestant onto the pod to talk about competing in a fitness reality tv contest, inclusive fitness, and so much more! You can workout with Nick from anywhere with his YouTube channel or on the LifeTime App! Find more on Instagram@nickdaivs_fitness@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Things are heating up this week! We have HOTWORX virtual instructor and studio owner Danica on the pod! HOTWORX is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute Isometric workout or 15-minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session. As the infrared heat penetrates your body causing you to sweat, the isometric postures further accelerate detoxification by physically removing the toxins from your organs through muscle contraction.Find more on Instagram @iamdanicak & @hotworxvestaviahills@katiebragaw & @postclassbrag

Get REV'D up for this week's episode (see what I did there) we have Alyssa Pannozzi, Head of Experience for the Rev'd Fitness Foxborough location on the pod! We are talking running, we are talking mental health, and of course we are talking all things Rev'd. Find more on Instagram @therealapbp & @revd.fitness@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

David and Lindsay Grass are on the pod once again to give us the scoop on the Faces of Fitness Festival! This year is going to be the most exciting because...Chicago isn't the only city this year! Pack your bags Braggies, we are headed to Miami this October! This year's festival is sponsored by Celsius and powered by Sweatpals, plus there will be so many vendors and fitness icons to discover in each city! Be on the lookout for tickets to both festivals to drop for both Chicago and Miami coming soon! Find more on Instagram:@facesoffitness2026@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

It has been way too long since we had a yogi on the pod! This week we have Pooja Kothari on talking about her studio in Columbus, OH. Union Yoga offers a variety of classes from 26&2 (Traditional Bikram), Slow Flow, and Hot Sculpt. Want to try Union Yoga? New students can try a full month of classes for only $20! Find more on Instagram:@unionyoga.powell & @poojakotz@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

This podcast has been full of the dancer to fitness pipeline, but today we are talking with an active dancer AND group fitness coach! Liv or Livvy Moves is a Pro [solidcore] coach, a professional dancer, and a cheer & dance teacher. We talk trying new things and being bad at them, how being afraid of [solidcore] is silly, and so much more! Find more on Instagram:@livvymoves (oh and also find her on TikTok)@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Happy 2026 Braggies! We are kicking off the year SO STRONG with a powerhouse of a guest. Kayleigh Lavorini is the Lead Cycle Instructor at NYXX Cycle & Strength in Cincinnati, OH. She is also known to be a resident hype girl and equestrian! (OH YEAH, this girl RIDES) I hope you learn a lot, giggle a lot, and get A LOT out of this episode. Find more on Instagram:@kayleigh_lavorini & @nyxx_cyclestrength@postclassbrag & @katiebragawWant to give SweatHouz a try? Use code BRAG50 for 50% off your first contrast therapy session!

The final episode of 2025 is here! Just a short little solo ep on your NYE! I am breaking down the 6 things that are in for 2026, and the 6 things that are out! I am so excited about the things that are going to happen in 2026! I want to try new things, and celebrate more. Thank you for being here, for loving fitness, and loving the pod! Find more on Instagram@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Happy Holidays Braggies! This week we have Vanessa Hutchens, the owner of MVMT House in Downtown Indianapolis on the pod! MVMT House is a reformer pilates, rebounding, and mat based fitness studio that celebrates all bodies through low impact movement and community. MVMT House is launching their heated studio this December, and with that they have opened their founding memberships back up for a limited time! Find more on Instagram:@mvmthouse & @ness_093@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

This week we are welcoming Anna Kathryn to the pod! Anna is a Chicago based pilates and sculpt instructor that coaches at not one, but THREE studios: Equinox, YogaBox, and the FP Movement Studio! We talk all things movement, cute clothes, surrounding yourself with the right people, and so much more. The next time you are in Chicago, taking and Anna clast MUST be on your list. The only question is...which studio are you meeting her at?!Find more on Instagram:@annaxkathryn@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

This week Katie talks to the owners of GoCycle Studios, who just also so happen to be two of the original founders of Cyclebar. We hear about starting Cyclebar from the ground up, to returning to an independent cycling studio this past summer. Give the gift of selfcare this season with the best deal from SWTHZ! Use code BRAG99 to get 4 session for only $99. Gift it to a loved one, or gift it to yourself! Find more on Instagram:@gocyclero & @lisavanrockstar & @wildejimmy@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Meet the first ever weighted magic circle! This week on the pod, we have Anj, the creator of SQZ Wellness. Anj saw a need for a new prop in the fitness world, enter SQZ: a flexible, 4 pound circle weight that can add additional challenge to any fitness class. Want to bring SQZ to your studio or home workouts? Learn more and shop all of the colorways! SQZ would make the perfect gift for the active person in your life this holiday season! Find more on Instagram:@sqzwellness & @movewithanj@postclassbrag & @katiebragawWant to try SWTHZ contrast therapy? Use code BRAG10 to get $10 off your intro session at ANY location!

Another solo episode coming at you this week! I am talking advents calendars, theme classes that I would take or create myself, and a few thoughts as we head into the holiday season! Make sure you are following along on Instagram to watch me unbox the Barebells protein bar advent calendar in December! ⁠@postclassbrag⁠ & ⁠@katiebragaw

We are literally just fitness girls in this week's episode! Nathaolia Ferr joins us to talk about her digital and IRL collective: Fit Girl Things: your one and only source for wellness experiences, community, an girlhood. We explore Nat's journey into crafting meaningful spaces for women to explore fitness and community, and our love for movement and our favorite fitness brands.Find more on [email protected] & @nathalia.ferr@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Katie is a Non-Diet Dietitian and Fitness Professional with a passion for helping folks to stop dieting and start living. She works with people to eliminate the rigid, all-or-nothing mindset and replace it with one that celebrates life’s small wins to let them grow. Through both nutrition and fitness coaching, she empowers you to become the expert of your own body. She is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and International Fitness Educator. She offers both virtual and in-person services in Carmel, IN. Learn more at www.katiehake.com or by subscribing to Fit Friends Happy Hour Podcast (Listen to my episode on her pod!)She accepts Anthem BCBS and United Health Care, and most of her clients can get nutrition counseling services covered by their provider.Find more on Instagram:@kthake@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Say goodbye to sad ponytails! This week have have the CEO of TIY Hair Ties, Andrea Nucete-Elliott on to bring her innovative hair ties into our lives. These are not your typical black, store bought hair ties. These are customizable hair ties for all hair types and weights. Use code POSTCLASSBRAG to save 10% off your order from TIY when you buy 2 or more hair ties! Fine more on Instagram @tiy_products & @andreanuceteelliott@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Who doesn't love a solid rewards program? This week Katie is back with a solo episode deep diving the rewards programs of all of our favorite active brands. Tune in to hear about Lululemon, Adidas, Hoka and more. Find more on Instagram:@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

I am really on a kick of talking to people who can help our beloved group fitness studios flourish. Alexa Mazur left her corporate life to consult for small businesses, and focuses mostly on group fitness studios. Taking the lift off of their shoulders, and guiding them into success. Oh and she is a seasoned cycling coach at High Ride in Denver, CO so she has seen it all. Want to work with Alexa? Let her help you take your fitness vision to the next level.Find more on Instagram:@alexammazur & @themazurmethod@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Grip Perfected. We are back talking grip socks again this week with Hanna Rose from STIX Grip Socks. One thing about us fitness lovers...we can NEVER have enough socks. Plus, Hanna and I decided that we are started a grippy sock movement in yoga classes. Use code KATIE10 for 10% off your STIX order. Find more on Instagram@shopstixsocks & @hannarrose@postclassbrag & @katiebragawThis episode is powered by the Red Bull Red Edition Sugarfree – it has a watermelon flavor that is crisp and refreshing with all the energy you need.Red Bull Red Edition Sugarfree gives you the wings to keep you going through your day and your workout – without the crash from added sugar.It’s bold, it’s refreshing, it’s energy done right. Look for Red Bull Red Edition Sugarfree wherever you shop for energy drinks.

This is the month of firsts! We have our first SoulCycle instructor on the pod! Isaiah is hands down my favorite instructor to take when I am in Chicago, and it was only fitting to have him on to talk all things cycling. Next time you are in Chicago, you MUST book one of his classes, theme or not, he will put on a show! Find more on Instagram@isaiahalexander & @soulcycle@postclassbrag & @katiebragawThis episode is sponsored by Red Bull. The Sugar Free Pink Edition of Red Bull is the perfect wat to brighten your day with a burst of Wild Berry flavor. Pick up a can then next time you see Red Bull out and about!

Going back to where it all started for me this week. Burn Boot Camp was my gateway into the world of group fitness, and this week I have Autumn Daly from Burn Boot Camp in Spring Hill, FL on to relive those days. There are so many Burn Boot Camp locations across the country, so find one near you and try a camp, and take Autumn's advice and wait for the protocol to drop on Sunday before you choose your first class! Find more on Instagram:@autumn.reps & @burnbootcampsspringhillfl@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

After months of hearing me say there is barely any cycling in Indianapolis, I finally welcome Tay, the owner of Zest Cycle on the pod to discuss how she is brining cycling back to Indy! This week's episode is brought to you by Red Bull! This month each episode will feature a different Sugar Free Red Bull as the Bev of the Pod! This week we have the Red Bull Sugarfree. Red Bull Sugarfree has a crisp, tangy flavor that mirrors the original but with a lighter body and cleaner finish. The sweetness from aspartame and acesulfame K gives it a sharper, more artificial edge compared to sugar, making it less syrupy and more refreshing. Pick up a Red Bull the next time you see one! Find more on Instagram:@tayytayy & @zestcyclenorthindy@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

On the pod this week we have Rumble Boxing North Indy's General Manager and Trainer, Bria Bradley! This is the ultimate hype girl episode and you are going to be ready to hit the bags at your first Rumble class! Your first class is FREE so hop on into a class soon! Find more on Instagram@apetitesliceofbrie & @rumbleboxingnorthindy@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Zack Schares is a global consultant, coach and industry voice in the world of group fitness. He has over 15 years of experience working with fitness professionals in the US, Mexico and Europe. His work isn’t about chasing followers, trends, or cookie cutter formulas, it’s about connection clarity and results you can feel.Zack offers 1:1 coaching to help us get group fitness back to its roots. He also has an upcoming summit in Cleveland, OH for studio owners and founders to hear from other founders and connect on a deeper level.Zack and I talk about the current state of group fitness, the recent Xponential Fitness sale of Cyclebar and Rumble to Extraordinary Brands, and tapping back into your why. Find more on Instagram:@zax_fit@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Calling all my yogis, this one is for you! This week we have Rebecca, the founder of Kaleidoscope Yoga Towels on the pod talking all things luxury yoga. Kaleidoscope Yoga Towels was born from a passion for total mind and body well-being, spreading positivity and embracing change. They combine luxury, quality and high performance to empower you to elevate your yoga practice with confidence. And with their motto, "Always Changing. Always Evolving." they embrace the transformative journey of yoga, inspiring positivity both on and off the mat.Shop all of the amazing designs on their website, and if you are listening to this on the day this drops (Wednesday, August 13th) go wish Rebecca a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Find more on Instagram:@kaleidoscope.yogatowels@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

When it comes to communities, Mai Lyn's philosophy is that you don't have to wait for someone to create it, you can make it yourself. And that is exactly what she did with Fitness Ambassadors! Fitness Ambassadors is hosting Dallas' OG fitness festival, FAME Fest on September 27th so get your tickets for the best day ever! Find more on Instagram:@mailynngo @fitnessambassadorshq@postclassbrag @katiebragaw

Another year of Faces of Fitness in the books! This year, I have Amber aka West Loop Workout Girlie on the pod to recap our experience at Chicago's summer fitness festival! Feeling some FOMO, mark your calendars for July 2026 and join us in Chicago for the best weekend of the year. I am also going to be doing a giveaway of some of the goodies I snagged at the festival over on Instagram, so make sure you are following! Find more on Instagram:@westloopworkoutgirlie@facesoffitnesschicago@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Fitness girlies, we sweat way too much in our workouts to not be properly taking care of our skin! Sylvia, the creator of Skin by Brownlee & Co is on the pod this week to school us in skincare. Bottom line, the more you workout, the more you need to wash that face babe. Sylvia is offering PCB listeners a discount this month! Use code POSTCLASS15 for 15% off your order! My suggestion is to add the cryoball and the sunscreen to your cart immediately. Find more on Instagram:@skinbybrownleeandco@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

It's a solo Katie episode! A quick little ep chatting about what I have been up to, some of my favorite things, and an update on our book club! We are reading Live Laugh Love Well by Emma Lovewell in July & August. Get more from the podcast on Instagram:@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

We are getting so hype for Faces of Fitness in Chicago at the end of July! This week we have Dani Coleman on the pod! Dani is the VP of Training for Pvolve and will be headlining Faces of Fitness on Day 2 at 9:00 am! She trains amazing clients in person and online, including Jennifer Aniston, and has built an incredible career brining movement and community together. Faces of Fitness is sold out, but if you didn't get your tickets, you can hop on the waitlist! Find more on Instagram:@dani_bcoleman & @pvolve@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Another first for the pod! This week we have Rikki Puckett, owner of the Neighborhood Barre Covington on. This is our very first NB episode, and a great convo about community, slow movement, and FP Movement outfits. Grab their 7 days for $7 deal to try out the studio! Find more on Instagram:@neighborhoodbarrecovington & @rikkipuckett@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Class is in session with Greta, the founder of Pilates University 1883! We yap about the trend of Pilates, taking fitness pics, and how safety is SEXY! Shop Pilates University 1883 on their website, Nordstrom, and Amazon! Find more on Instagram:@pilatesuniversity1883@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

As we get ready for this year's Faces of Fitness Festival in Chicago this July, I am having a few of the faces you will see up on stage on the pod! Starting with none other than Devin Buchanan! Devin is an Equinox trainer, a Lululemon ambassador, and a change agent for AG1! Catch Devin on Stage 4 in the 9:40-10:15 block on Day 1 of Faces, and don't forget to use code FITNESS for $5 off your tickets! Find more on Instagram:@theeblacktokyo@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Pilates is taking over the world, so Katie keeps inviting Pilates coaches to the pod to try and convince herself to be a Pilates girlie. Emily Kucharczyk is a Pilates coach and personal trainer that loves to yap about fitness as much as Katie does. Listen as they explore fitness being tall girls, cross training for regular people, and much more. Find more on Instagram:@emilykuchh@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Lindsey is one of the first internet fitness friends I made when I started this podcast. She is a recovering fitness studio owner, turned freelance fitness instructor. She is also Delaware's first and only Lululemon Ambassador! If you are going through a time of transition in your life, this is the episode for you. Find more on Instagram:@withlinds@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Sam Johns is a Master Trainer and the President of Body Alive. Body Alive is a high energy, hot fitness brand on a mission to make EVERY person who walks through their doors feel ALIVE and inspired after each class. Offering pilates, strength, yoga and lagree, Body Alive has a strong presence in Cincinnati, but is quickly making its way across the country as they grow and flourish!Find more on Instagram @slaymantha_66 & @body.alive@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Grab your boots we are headed to Nashville! Abby Moskal is the director of fitness for BODYROK Nashville, was named Nasville Fit's best group instructor and is the founder of Wip Well. This episode has amazing timing as May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! Tune in as Abby and Katie discuss the mental health part of group fitness as well as dive into how we can all make mental health a more universal experience.Find more on Instagram@abymoskal & @wipwell@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Grab your boots and your cowboy hats we are headed out west! We aren't riding horses...we are riding bikes that go nowhere! Katie talks with the creator of Ritual Cycling, Alison about how they are combining intentional movement with an abundant mindset. Alison and her team are re-shaping the indoor cycling experience from loud and lacking, to mindful and magical. Visit Ritual in Lakewood, Colorado and maybe even take a class with past guest Laura of OXB Sweatproof Jewelry! Find more on Instagram:@ritual_indoorcycling@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw

Double the Katie = A veryyy giggly episode.Katie, the creator of StudiOH Scoop is on to talk about making fitness fun and silly. She is an expert in crafting dreamy fitness experiences from pop-up events, to retreats in Mexico. Katie is offering Post Class Brag listeners an exclusive discount on her grippy socks with the code BRAG! Find more on Instagram:@studioh_scoop@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw