Raw, Real,
and Unfiltered: My Life Story
Naomi Strauss
Fitness Director
Early Beginnings
My dad always wanted me to join his agriculture business, but standing in the rain and cold? Not for me. I knew deep down I wanted to create my own path.
2011 - 2014
In 2011, I made my first bold move, telling my dad I was studying biology while secretly pursuing Exercise Science. I’ve always been fascinated by how the human body works. After graduating in 2014, I needed a break from it all. I traveled abroad for a year, soaking in experiences that shaped me and gave me a broader perspective on life.
2016 - 2018
By 2016, reality hit, and I needed a job. Retro Fitness took a chance on me, and on my second day, I met my future husband, Michael. Just a month later, I landed a second personal training job at a country club, fully immersing myself in the fitness world I was so passionate about. By 2018, I had earned a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Hofstra University, further solidifying my path in the fitness industry.
2019 - 2020
In 2019, my entrepreneurial dream came true when I opened my own boutique fitness studio in Smithtown, NY. It was everything I had envisioned, but Covid had other plans. After 10 months of hard work and just as I was breaking even, I had to make the difficult decision to close my doors.
2021 - Present
In 2021, I got a call from the country club asking me to step in as their Fitness Director. I took on the challenge of rebuilding their group fitness culture from scratch and turned it into packed classes while balancing private sessions and in-home training. Today, I am incredibly grateful to wake up every day doing what I love: helping others discover their strength, confidence, and potential.
It’s Nay’s Way.
Nay’s Way of Fitness blends education, science, enthusiasm, and fulfillment in every workout. It’s about being surrounded by positive people who share the goal of improving mentally and physically, enjoying a variety of workouts, and achieving real results.
This is my story, and it’s only just beginning.
Raw, Real,
and Unfiltered: My Life Story
Naomi Strauss
Fitness Director
Early Beginnings
My dad always wanted me to join his agriculture business, but standing in the rain and cold? Not for me. I knew deep down I wanted to create my own path.
2011 - 2014
In 2011, I made my first bold move, telling my dad I was studying biology while secretly pursuing Exercise Science. I’ve always been fascinated by how the human body works. After graduating in 2014, I needed a break from it all. I traveled abroad for a year, soaking in experiences that shaped me and gave me a broader perspective on life.
2016 - 2018
By 2016, reality hit, and I needed a job. Retro Fitness took a chance on me, and on my second day, I met my future husband, Michael. Just a month later, I landed a second personal training job at a country club, fully immersing myself in the fitness world I was so passionate about. By 2018, I had earned a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Hofstra University, further solidifying my path in the fitness industry.
2019 - 2020
In 2019, my entrepreneurial dream came true when I opened my own boutique fitness studio in Smithtown, NY. It was everything I had envisioned, but Covid had other plans. After 10 months of hard work and just as I was breaking even, I had to make the difficult decision to close my doors.
2021 - Present
In 2021, I got a call from the country club asking me to step in as their Fitness Director. I took on the challenge of rebuilding their group fitness culture from scratch and turned it into packed classes while balancing private sessions and in-home training. Today, I am incredibly grateful to wake up every day doing what I love: helping others discover their strength, confidence, and potential.
It’s Nay’s Way.
Nay’s Way of Fitness blends education, science, enthusiasm, and fulfillment in every workout. It’s about being surrounded by positive people who share the goal of improving mentally and physically, enjoying a variety of workouts, and achieving real results.
This is my story, and it’s only just beginning.
