F.A.B. Founder
Alycia Graham - Founder of F.A.B. Fitness
Thank you! Thank you for your interest in F.A.B. Fitness. My name is Alycia Graham, and I am the founder of F.A.B. Fitness. I am an 80's baby with an old soul and happy feet. I love family, my community, and I understand the importance of leading a healthy life. I am the oldest of (fantastic) four. I am 42 years of age, wife, a mom of 3, two of which are toddlers (if you know you know) and a 21 year old bonus baby who serves in the Army. I am also a certified Zumba instructor. I am a Navy baby, but no matter how many places I lived, Orlando has been home. I grew up in Roosevelt Park (mainly) and I attended Eccleston Elementary, Robinswood Middle, and The Jones High School. I am a proud graduate of Jones High and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. After my 2nd delivery I was over 400lbs. Many everyday things that come easy to most, took my body a lot of effort. I have battled hypertension all of my life, but I have always been an athlete. I knew that I needed to get my health under control as best I could. In December of 2021, I had Bariatric Surgery (RNY- Gastric Bypass) and began to lose the weight that hindered me from being my full authentic self. I am on a weightloss and fitness journey that isn't for the faint of heart. F.A.B. Fitness is my baby, and I would love for you to come and try a class with us!
From the back row to the front of the class!
Back row on the left. That was typically where you would find me in a group fitness class. I was usually the tallest, and largest, person in class. I told myself that standing in the back row was the polite thing to do. Truth be told, I was avoiding being seen, and possibly judged, and just wanted to enjoy my time in class. Although I cannot change the perception people may have, I can make the environment as safe and inclusive as possible. I was very hesitant in becoming a fitness instructor because I knew that I didnt look like the traditional fitness instructor, and some may look at me and wonder how fit I actually am. I'm still, and will always, be on a fitness journey, but just know that the cover on this book doesn't even begin to tell the story. Currently we are a dance fitness workout, but we will be growing and expanding to much more and incorporate movement (F)or (A)LL (B)odies
Smiles are contagious, and I always have one to share
F.A.B. makes me happy and I smile before, during and after class! Don't get me wrong, we have a great time in class, but we also put in work! We are gonna dance, squat, laugh, stretch, and other things in between. I can show you better than I can tell you. Just come and try one Dance Cardio Happy Hour with F.A.B. Fitness...you just might like it.