Meet Haley Glass

Today we’d like to introduce you to Haley Glass.

Hi Haley, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
FUSE opened right before COVID hit in the fall of 2019. After just one month of being open, we had doubled in attendance and were so thrilled to see so many happy humans in our space. Being the only Fusion Trampoline studio in Atlanta, we were so excited to see everyone enjoying their workouts and reaping the benefits so quickly. We were on top of the world. And then, we lost nearly everything.

After two shutdowns, three fundraisers, life savings being drained, and lots of blood, sweat and tears, our doors have stayed open. Our clients have fought tooth and nail to keep us open, raising over $16,000 in donations and even installing an air filtration system for us. It has taken nearly every penny I’ve ever earned..and I regret absolutely nothing. Our classes & community are unmatched, and I would fight forever to those inside our space thrive.

Earlier this year, my business partner dropped off the lease, and I was left with lots of decisions. But I was ready and eager to get to work. Our space was intriguing but not to my liking. I am an interior designer who works only through thrifting, and I got to work… FAST. If we were going to keep these doors open, some walls had to come down. I knew our recurring memberships were not up to par to cover our fees, so I turned the space into a full 70’s blowout available to be rented on Peerspace and spent less than $1500 on the project. We’re thrilled with the turnout, and our clients are having so much fun in the space!

Our memberships are on the rise, and we are booking parties all the way to December. I am so proud of what our team has done and what they continue to do. I have never seen a more dedicated, loving, passionate, and overall exceptional group of women and I am so proud to call them family.

Our belief is that everyone deserves to enjoy life. Being healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing your happiness, time or friends. You should go to one place and gain all of those things. To make this a reality, we have partnered with Perfectly Portioned Nutrition and Contour Club Cryotherapy (both local to ATL/female-owned) to give our clients a one-of-a-kind, all-around WELLNESS experience. At the same time, we offer “Wellness Weekends” to our clients as well as recurring Candlelight Yoga Series to encourage clients to stay grounded and calm during this time of uncertainty and stress.

My number one priority (and the reason I believe I was put on this Earth) is to remind humans that we are meant to feel AMAZING. Workouts can be non-detrimental, fun as hell and inspiring. Food can be exciting, fulfilling and not measured by numbers. You can treat yourself to a spa day and feel no guilt or shame. The most important lesson we have learned during COVID is to always stick together as a family. In tough times, those who love the hardest will always have your back. With love, anything is possible!

We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I have definitely struggled at times in every fashion you can imagine. I have struggled with high functioning anxiety for years, and this entire process has taught me how much I am capable of emotionally. There are days when I thought I was going to have to close our doors. I lost my best friend of eight years in March and didn’t think I could cope with the pressure and grief I was feeling. But then, miracle after miracle we stayed in business. At some point along the way, it clicked. My guardian Angel was keeping us alive! The universe kept showing me that we should stay open, so I listened carefully and followed my instincts, no matter how far fetched. For every bad day, there are amazing days to follow.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
We specialize in Barre, Bounce and Bells! When combining elements of Pilates, Ballet, Yoga, Trampoline and Kettlebells, you get the most perfect cocktail of toning, high-intensity cardio and strength training. Not only this – but we educate you along the way as to WHY we are doing these movements and how you can make modifications/advancements to each segment. Fitness classes are definitely not a one size fits all situation. Each client gains the education as they attend class, inspiring them to communicate with their bodies and find their limits during their workouts.

I am so proud to say our conversions from our “New Client Special” to VIP membership are astounding. There are so many happy, smiling faces coming in and out of our doors, and we could not be more thrilled as a team!

How do you define success?
Success is measured in genuine smiles. I’m not sure there is anything anyone could say to change my mind!

Pricing:

• First Week FREE!
• First Month Unlimited $75

Contact Info:

• Email: Haley@fuseatlanta.com
• Website: FuseAtlanta.com
• Instagram: FuseAtlanta
• Facebook: Fuseatlanta
• Other: App: “FUSE ATL”