Cassie Brown

WHY DID YOU BECOME A FITNESS INSTRUCTOR?

I grew up dancing, which drew me to my college major in Kinesiology and translated to my career in fitness. I love movement and how music inspires it. What I love in Group Fitness is that, when all those factors come together, the energy we give and receive throughout the experience is magical. It’s a moment of everyone’s life where they are connected to every person in the room with them as they work through the same experience together.

FAVORITE GO-TO PUMP UP SONG?

When I’m mentally preparing to go all out, End of Time by Beyonce gives me a pick-me-up better than any caffeine kick!

FIRST GROUP FITNESS CLASS?

Cardio Dance – way back in high school!

FAVORITE MOVIE?

It’s forever changing, but right now I’m digging Creed.

FIRST JOB?

I assisted my dance teacher at my dance studio growing up. I’ve been teaching a looong time 😉

HOMETOWN?

Leeds, ME – I’m quite sure the chicken population far outnumbers the human population there.

FAVORITE JUNK FOOD?

Anything peanut butter + chocolate!!

FAVORITE RESTAURANT?

Does Sweetgreen count?!

GO-TO WEEKDAY MEAL?

A good smoothie, a Sweetgreen salad, or what I call “Leftovers Salad” where I throw leftovers from the night before on top of a bed of greens!

PERFECT SUNDAY AFTERNOON?

Playing with the pup outside.

WORST IN-CLASS BLOOPER?

My roommate at the time was taking my class and injured herself. Instead of showing concern and helping her I laughed hysterically, to the point where I couldn’t continue teaching class. In my defense, she smashed a medicine ball into her face and gave herself a bloody nose – you would laugh, right?!

FAVORITE WORKOUT GEAR?

Sneakers are IT for me. Right now, I swear by my Puma Pulse XT Trainers for any HIIT or sport-drill workouts. They’re ready to move any direction – no slipping, no rolling, no heaviness.

WON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT?

Kisses from my pup <3

GUILTY PLEASURE?

This new “Athleisure” trend. 1. It makes me feel fashionable even though my wardrobe consists only of spandex and sneakers. 2. I feel justified buying more of these items because I “need” to keep up with the trend 😉

FAVORITE PLACE TO SWEAT WHEN YOU AREN’T TEACHING?

Title Boxing, 100%

IN TEN YEARS I WILL BE _____?

In my 30s?!!

TIMES A DAY YOU CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA?

When I get notifications. Yes, that’s my way of beating around the bush, because I don’t keep count!

HAVE TOO MUCH OF?

Nut butter. Every damn day.

MORE ESSENTIAL: WATER OR COFFEE?

WATER!

GETS YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING?

Knowing the sound of my damn alarm will stop as soon as I get my a$$ up. I apologize for the harsh language; waking up is a difficult experience for me.

CELEBRITY YOU’D MOST LIKE TO MEET?

‘YONCE!

WHO INSPIRES YOU?

My clients and class participants. I am reminded daily both of how much positivity there is in the world, as well as how honored I am to serve as an aid to keep that positive energy a major force in people’s lives.

 

FOLLOW CASSIE:

Instagram: @cassiebstrong
Twitter: @CassieBstrong
Facebook: @Cassie B. Strong
Website: cassiebstrong.com