Laura Franchini

Tell us about your fitness journey.
After much urging from my parents, I started at Cornerstone in 2015. I was hooked immediately. I’ve always loved the social aspect of group fitness. The treadmill in my basement never cared if I showed up for our dates…but suddenly the people I worked out with here did! As a stay-at-home mom of 3 kids, Cornerstone became my daily Happy Hour. It fills my need for group fitness, and adds the element of personal training. I love that I have coaches who genuinely care about me both inside and outside the gym. They push me harder than I was used to pushing myself. I love the adrenaline rush of the workouts and discovering that my body is capable of much more than I ever imagined. I used to have to gear myself up mentally to get workouts in. Now I can’t think of anything I’d rather spend time doing than fitnessing with friends!

What do you love about being here?
The people at Cornerstone are what make it so amazing. I came to Cornerstone during a challenging time in my life, and it quickly became a safe place for me. I learned to be stronger physically, mentally and emotionally. I give so much credit to Cornerstone and the people here for helping me to become the best version of myself!

What do you do outside of Cornerstone?
I’m a nurse by trade and have always felt passionate about health, fitness and nutrition. I love helping people work toward health goals. I live in West Chester with my husband, Dominic and our 3 crazy boys, Luke, Will, and Eli. We are so excited to help others achieve healthier lives and to serve the amazing Cornerstone community!

What’s your advice for someone just starting out?
Just keep showing up. Sometimes the hardest step of the day will be just walking in the door. Get to know the people around you and integrate yourself into our community. Allow yourself to be #allin and watch all of the trickle down ways your life will change for the better!