Member Spotlight: Christina Pennell

At Echelon, every member has a story—and Christina Pennell’s is one of resilience, motivation, and transformation.

Known on the leaderboard as Christina🤍, she joined the Echelon community after relocating to a colder state. Searching for a reliable indoor workout option, she discovered not just a fitness platform, but a welcoming tribe that helped her turn consistent movement into a lifestyle.

Leaderboard Name: Christina🤍

Q&A with Christina

Q: Who is your favorite instructor?

A: Eden Lusk

Q: How did you get started with Echelon?

A: I moved to a cold weather state and needed an indoor workout option, and I loved the vibe of the Echelon tribe vs other major brands.

Q: What is your favorite part about the Echelon Community?

A: The positivity, inclusivity, and availability.

Q: How has Echelon impacted your life?

A: I have lost weight, gotten stronger, gained confidence, stayed consistent for the first time in my life and helped me feel healthier mentally and physically.

Q: What keeps you motivated?

A: Wanting to keep up with my children, stay fit enough to do my very physical job, and the biggest motivator is keeping my chronic illness at bay through diet and exercise.

Pro tip: Use the Echelon Fit app to track your progress and celebrate small wins that lead to big results.

Q: What tips do you want to share with other members to achieve their fitness goals?

A: Do it until you love it. Just start. Eventually, you’ll find that you want to move, not just that you have to.

Q: What makes Echelon different than our competitors?

A: The vibe is much more down to earth and relatable..

Christina’s story is proof that fitness is about more than just workouts—it's about finding strength through consistency, connection, and community. From managing a chronic illness to becoming stronger for her family, her commitment shows that real change happens when you're supported.

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