FITRADIO Announces Winner of Top Group Fitness Instructor Competition

FITRADIO, the leading fitness music company, announced the winner of their Top Group Fitness Instructor competition, Jessica Olson.

Olson, who began her fitness career substituting for group class leaders at her local YMCA, was selected by popular vote in a month-long competition held on FITRADIO channels. Olson now leads early morning classes at Strive Fit Club in Warsaw, Indiana specializing in station-style workouts.

“Brands that focus on a sense of community are outgrowing every other brand, ” said Russell Greene, founder and CEO of FITRADIO. “That is why we wanted to provide an opportunity to highlight fitness instructors who are creating that environment. There are days when people don’t want to go to the gym, but when you know that someone is there who cares about whether or not you show up it translates to member retention and brand growth. It’s such a powerful thing.”

FITRADIO’s Top Group Fitness Instructor competition spanned the U.S. with more than 80 instructors entering. Multiple rounds of voting were open to the public. Olson was joined on the leaderboard by Melissa Vettel of 9Round and Michelle Harbin of Orangetheory Fitness who placed second and third respectively.

All three winners were awarded prizes by FITRADIO with Olson taking home an all-expenses paid weekend getaway for two to Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort and Spa, a professional photo shoot with one of the top fitness photographers in the country, and $5,000 in cash.

Olson attributes her passion for fitness to the many individuals who commit to her class and come together to create a team-like atmosphere. “I love that team environment,” said Jessica Olson. “You work hard on your own, but when you feel the energy of people around you…it elevates it to a new level.”

FITRADIO’s top-rated music licensing service is used by gyms, fitness studios, and individual instructors throughout the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia. To learn more visit www.fitradio.com and to learn more about future contest offerings follow FITRADIO @fitradio.