PWR REVIVE


This class is taught by:

Leah Brandenburg

How long have you been at Spenga?

Previous to SPENGA, I was a Spin instructor and personal trainer. I started at SPENGA in July 2020 after a LinkedIn recruiter reached out to me following the COVID shutdown, and I was excited to give SPENGA a try! I fell in love with SPENGA because of the variety and balance that the workout provided. Yoga is something I have been practicing since taking a course during my undergrad at The Ohio State
University, and adding this to more traditional strength training and cardio has been something I’ve really enjoyed. Focusing on all 3 pillars of SPENGA drive my fitness sweet spot, and have kept me there for almost 3 years.

My favorite part of working at SPENGA?


My favorite part of working at SPENGA is our members, and they are the reason I have continued instructing and love coming into every session! It’s fulfilling to share my passion and knowledge of fitness and watch our members grow both in strength and confidence. I love the front and back werk crew at SPENGA, and am proud to be part of a great team that provides our members with the BEST WERKOUT EVER! SPENGA is my happy place, and a truly rewarding job.

Favorite format?


My favorite format is EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute). With 20 minutes of continuous werk,vmembers get the opportunity to fatigue their muscles. My favorite special session is REP (strength only)!

What made you get involved in fitness or instructing?


Fitness has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember, and has developed in me a firm belief that a sound mind starts with a healthy body. The endorphins produced through physical activity create a feeling that is addicting and always has me pushing for more. I was a teacher earlier in my
career, so when gym members and friends continued to ask me what I did to stay in shape, and if they could workout with me, it was natural extension for me to share my passion for fitness by instructing. That led to me to pursue and achieve my NASM personal training certification. I am also a nutrition fanatic and am certified to teach at the HS level. Now, I am lucky enough to combine these passions and
share them with our SPENGA members to deliver the BEST WERKOUT Ever!

Where can I be found?


Most days, I can be found caring for and carting around my three kiddos, Cohen (14), Reid (10), and Lane
(8). You can also find me taking SPENGA sessions several times a week. During the summer months, we spend a lot of time at our lake house on Lake Cumberland where you’ll often find me behind the boat wakesurfing.

After a workout?

After a werkout I fuel with a combo of carbs and protein. Protein shakes with a banana are most common.

My guilty pleasures?


Let’s be real…we all have things we enjoy that perhaps aren’t the best for us, but I am a believer in not restricting and living life. The trick for me is moderation and I believe that’s one of the best ways to stay consistent with your goals. That being said, I have a sweet tooth and a love for chocolate and hazy IPAs!

Songs that get me hyped?


Anything with a fast tempo and beat drop…and of course, anything I can sing to…wait, does that count
as a guilty pleasure?

Marissa Clayton

How long have you been at SPENGA?
I have been WERKing out at SPENGA for 2.5 years and loved it so much, I auditioned and became an instructor and have been teaching sessions for over 2 years.

Favorite part of working at SPENGA?
I love our members and the relationships I’ve been fortunate enough to build with them, and our
staff. The environment is incredibly positive and we all challenge each other to be better people.
 
Some people ask me “why are you always so peppy?” Easy. SPENGA is my happy place. :) It is also a huge bonus that I get to workout whenever I want.

What made you get involved in fitness or instructing?
Fitness has been a major part of my life since I can remember. I grew up playing soccer, and even played in college. I loved it so much, I earned my Bachelors degree in Kinesiology (Study of the Body). Everything about fitness excites me. I loved the idea of being part of other peoples’ fitness journeys and getting to share my knowledge of what I love to do. When I found SPENGA, I knew it was where I wanted to be.

Favorite modality and why?

(Spin, strength or yoga, or both, or all)!  I love all three, but my love love love is strength.

Fave pump up music or song?
If you’ve taken several sessions of mine, you know music is what excites me. I love member requests for special milestones because I know it’s what will get them pumped up.

Personally, MY favorite to workout to is easily 90s and 2000s hip hop. ;) a good beat drop gets me going.

My guilty pleasures?
Nothing better than a warm cinnamon roll or red wine.

Where can I be found after a workout?
I have a husband, Tyler, and two boys (my turkeys), Beckett (5) and Lincoln (3). We love being outdoors, specifically Kings Island in the summer, or at the pool with our family and friends. I love game night- euchre… really any card game, or other fun games like taboo, catch phrase, etc. We get a little competitive in our house. :)

PWR REVIVE is a higher intensity 45-minute yoga-style session incorporating light hand weights, blocks, and short plyometric bursts.

Upcoming classes:

  • Mon Nov 10 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with Leah Brandenburg
  • Sun Nov 23 11:00 am - 11:45 am with Instructor Instructor
  • Mon Nov 24 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with Leah Brandenburg
  • Thu Dec 04 6:30 am - 7:15 am with Marissa Clayton
  • Sun Dec 07 11:00 am - 11:45 am with Marissa Clayton
  • Mon Dec 08 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with Leah Brandenburg
  • Thu Dec 18 6:30 am - 7:15 am with Marissa Clayton
  • Sun Dec 21 11:00 am - 11:45 am with Marissa Clayton
  • Mon Dec 22 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with Leah Brandenburg
  • Thu Jan 01 6:30 am - 7:15 am with Marissa Clayton
  • Sun Jan 04 11:00 am - 11:45 am with Marissa Clayton
  • Mon Jan 05 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with Leah Brandenburg
  • Thu Jan 15 6:30 am - 7:15 am with Marissa Clayton
  • Sun Jan 18 11:00 am - 11:45 am with Marissa Clayton
  • Mon Jan 19 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with Leah Brandenburg