The famous rock group OTHERWISE (hit album True Love Never Dies)
was in town on tour Saturday September 28th and came to Avon just to meet with
3x Figure Pro and Snap Fitness Avon owner Michele Welcome-Pellegatto (they are
fans of hers just as much as she is a fan of theirs) and see the gym. As a
special treat for the guys, Michele joined heads with her staff of elite
personal trainers including head trainer Brian Szmigiel and trainers Katey
Hurley and Robert Smith and together they gave lead singer Adrian Patrick,
guitarist Ryan Patrick, and bassist Vassilios "V" Metropoulos one
heck of a workout. The workout included tire flipping, rolling tires up
hills, gorilla crunches, sled pushes, box jumps, and more! It was a challenging
workout for anyone but the three rockers did an amazing job pushing through
it!
After the workout the guys cleaned up and Michele took them to The
Village Cafe & Bistro for her Michele ApprovedTM breakfast. Owner Jane Day
had a special egg dish called "Eggs Otherwise" on the Specials Board
as a perfect way to greet the rock band. The guys had been on the road
for three days without a wholesome meal so Michele made sure that they all had
the freshly juiced fruit/veggie combo created by owner Jane Day. Michele also
made sure the guys got to try the Michele Approved protein pancakes to go along
with their healthy egg dishes. The guys left The Village replenished and
full ---- and ready to rock in their concert that evening where they stopped
the music to do a spotlight introduction and thank you to Michele as the
"band's personal trainer" and inspiration.
Michele and Otherwise's mutual support and friendship started
after they connected on Facebook while both were working hard to succeed in
each of their industries. Michele competes professionally - has earned
professional status in three different organizations in her career - and as she
was preparing for one of her professional world competitions, the music of
Otherwise was her inspiration to keep going and push hard to reach her
goals. While Michele was giving it all she had to prepare for her shows,
Otherwise was giving it all they had trying to make a name for themselves and
get their music out to the mainstream audiences and became the first unsigned
artist to reach #1 on Sirius Octane satellite radio (they have since been signed).
Both the fitness and music industries are competitive and challenging so both
Michele and Otherwise could relate to the strength, passion, and drive that it
takes to continue forward without any guarantees on the other end. Their
authentic support for each other blossomed into a one-of-a-kind respect and
friendship.
The weekend stop on tour isn't the end for the connection of the
rock band and the Figure Pro and Health and Fitness Leader. Otherwise has
asked Michele to work with them on their nutrition and training while they are
on the road. The goal is to document a transformation with the health and
fitness level of the band so that they can be better prepared for the endurance
it takes to perform on stage for an hour and a half at a time. Michele is up
for the challenge and is thrilled to be a part of their journey to health and
fitness as she continues to try and transform the health of her community with
her Michele ApprovedTM health and fitness movement. Keep an eye out for
the launch of the health and fitness collaboration of Michele and
Otherwise. It will be exciting to watch!
Michele documents her journey to stage on her athlete page http://www.facebook.com/FigureProMicheleWelcome
and Otherwise documents their tour on their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/otherwiseofficial
Michele Welcome-Pellegatto, 3x Figure Pro
Snap Fitness Avon, Owner
michele@michelewelcome.com
860-581-4014
Snap Fitness Avon, Owner
michele@michelewelcome.com
860-581-4014
