{"id":5934,"date":"2023-07-14T16:09:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T20:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/gym\/?post_type=team_member&#038;p=5934"},"modified":"2026-03-06T09:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:39:38","slug":"melissa-fariello","status":"publish","type":"team_member","link":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/gym\/staff-members\/melissa-fariello\/","title":{"rendered":"Melissa Fariello"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wph_element wmts_description wmts_element \" data-wph-type=\"HTML\" data-wph-elm=\"14\">\n<div class=\"wph_element wmts_description wmts_element \" data-wph-type=\"HTML\" data-wph-elm=\"15\">\n<p>I\u2019ve proudly been part of the EPH&amp;F community for over 20 years. I didn\u2019t start at the front of the room \u2014 I started as a member, taking the very classes I now teach. After being encouraged by another instructor to pursue my certifications,\u00a0currently\u00a0FitTour\u00a0Indoor Cycling and CPR\/AED.\u00a0I took the leap\u2026 and\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0never looked back.<\/p>\n<p>You can expect high energy, smart programming, and workouts that are designed to challenge <em>everyone<\/em>. Whether you\u2019re lifting 5-lb dumbbells or 30-lb dumbbells, you will be working hard. I intentionally design my classes to be accessible and scalable so that every participant \u2014 regardless of fitness level, experience, or limitations \u2014 gets an effective, empowering workout. I offer modifications when needed, because progress should never come at the cost of injury. My goal is for you to leave feeling stronger, accomplished, and proud.<\/p>\n<p>Spin holds a special place in my heart \u2014 it\u2019s where my instructor journey began. There\u2019s nothing like pedaling to the beat of powerful music, pushing past mental limits, and discovering what your body is capable of. I\u2019ve had the privilege of watching beginner riders transform \u2014 building strength, confidence, endurance, and belief in themselves. That transformation is why I teach.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, my classes may be challenging \u2014 but they\u2019re also FUN. Fitness should energize you, not feel like a chore.<\/p>\n<p>My philosophy is simple:<br \/>\nChallenge yourself. Try new things. Modify when you need to. Listen to your body.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5935,"parent":0,"menu_order":34,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"staff_categories":[164,92],"class_list":["post-5934","team_member","type-team_member","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","staff_categories-all-staff","staff_categories-fitness-instructors"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/gym\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_member\/5934","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/gym\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_member"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/gym\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/team_member"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/gym\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_member\/5934\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/gym\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/gym\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5934"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"staff_categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/gym\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/staff_categories?post=5934"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}