Pender

Hi! My name is Melissa Hansen and I live outside of pender with my husband Josh and our children - Carter, Myra, Devaney and Stella. In my free time I enjoy being a personal trainer at Anytime Fitness, subbing at the school, volunteering, coaching or following my kids around while they are playing sports. Fitness has changed my life and I’m passionate about carrying that same spark to others! “Believe you can, one day at a time”

As a trainer by trade, I am very passionate about helping others find health and happiness in life. The two are very much intertwined. I believe that your body is in many ways like a vehicle. It is much more than just getting in and driving. In order to run optimal you must start with proper fuel and get regular service. Shifting to your body you must give your body proper fuel, balanced workouts, enough hydration as well as sleep. Health and happiness are countering the stressors in life with workouts at the gym. Every vehicle and person will break down from time to time. Take a look at a flat tire; you either remain where you are as you can't go anywhere with a flat, or call for help to get you back down the road. Although I cannot fix a tire, I love helping others see and experience what their bodies are capable of. I make a goal to help you achieve a heathy, happy and balanced lifestyle that will minimize the risk of future breakdowns.

Hello! I am one of the owners of the Pender location. Let me share how my story began. I walked into this gym back in 2019 not having a clue about anything fitness. The owner at that time paired me with a trainer and I started my fitness journey. My trainer taught me everything I know and I worked with her for over two and a half years. I then became an expert and continued down the road solo. Since then, we became best friends, worked out together all the time, and now are business partners! My advice to new members or someone wanting to become a member is simple..... Do NOT be afraid to walk through that door and INVEST in yourself!! Nobody is going to do it for you! It really isn't that scary when you have a whole community behind you cheering you on!