Tell us about your business, why you started it, and how you help your clients. I truly stumbled into this journey. As a lifelong dancer and interior designer, I was always active, but in 2019, at age 55, I had a moment of clarity. I realized I needed to take control of my health and my future so I could stay strong and mobile for myself and my family. With determination as my guide, I began what has now evolved into G’lean, an oasis for women, especially those over 40 and 50, who are serious about reclaiming their health. I strongly believe that every woman over 50 should be doing this work.
What makes G’lean different from any other fitness studio is its supportive, welcoming environment where self-doubt, fear, and self-consciousness fade away. G’lean’s programming is intentionally diverse, meant for women seeking options beyond a single-style gym: strength training, barre, yoga, and Pilates, along with TRX and BOSU workouts. I offer small-group classes capped at eight people, providing personalized attention and a variety of modalities. This allows coaches to modify workouts and reduce the fear of injury, a concern she often hears from women over 40, those rehabbing surgeries, or easing back into regular activity.
G’lean serves as a comprehensive wellness space that combines movement with recovery tools and accountability systems — and a social structure meant to keep members returning. Beyond movement, we focus on total wellness, offering recovery tools such as a far-infrared sauna that includes red light therapy. The studio also uses SHAPESCALE, a scanning system that provides a three-dimensional image of the body along with detailed composition measurements that can be compared over time.
Most importantly, we help women shift their mindset: no one can prioritize your health for you. It must become your priority. And often, the people who will be most grateful for that decision are the ones who love you most.
What is the best piece of business advice you’ve ever received? Be authentic. Be the best. I love what I do because it is more than a business; it is fulfilling work that truly impacts lives.
What is your favorite spot in Marblehead, and why? The walking trails! It’s peaceful, grounding, and a reminder of how important it is to keep moving and take time for yourself, something I encourage all of my clients to do.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? Before starting G’lean, I enjoyed a 14+ year career as a flight attendant, as well as working in internal training and management for American Airlines. That experience taught me so much about people, service, and adaptability, all of which I bring into my business today.
For More Information:
G’Lean Well Being
Cathy Crist – Founder, Owner, Instructor
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gleanwb.com
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