our story

Downs Fitness, founded by Andrea and Lindsay Downs, specializes in transforming lifestyles through fitness and healthy nutrition in the south suburbs of Chicago. Lindsay, a survivor of domestic violence, turned to fitness to help gain strength and to battle depression and anxiety. Andrea was a certified personal trainer at the health club Lindsay joined. After learning of Lindsay’s story, the two teamed up and entered a body transformation competition. With Andrea’s expertise in nutrition and personal training and Lindsay’s strong will to transform her lifestyle, Lindsay lost 59 pounds in 90 days and became healthier mentally and spiritually. Downs Fitness was born when the pair married their knowledge, expertise, and passion for fitness and self-care. Through Downs Fitness, over 500 lives have been transformed, over 10,000 pounds eliminated, and 60% have improved their heart health - no longer needing medication.