Who we are
The best personal training gym in Lafayette, Louisiana!
Our space is welcoming to everybody-with beginners to professional athletes. Our coaches are known for their ability to adapt our program to meet you where you are- in training & in life.
This factor along with the exciting & inviting energy, you will be counting down the minutes between your sessions- leaving empowered in ways you never thought possible.
OUR MISSION:
Help our community live younger longer.
Our Story
Ignite Fitness was never built around workouts.
It was built around people.
What started as a passion for helping individuals become stronger quickly became something much bigger. We saw the same pattern over and over. People weren't struggling because they lacked information. They were struggling because they lacked support, accountability, and a place that truly believed in them before they believed in themselves.
So we built that place.
Ignite Fitness exists to help people do hard things. Not just in the gym, but in life. Every workout, every conversation, and every challenge is an opportunity to develop confidence, resilience, and momentum that carries far beyond our walls.
Over the years, Ignite has grown into a community of coaches, athletes, parents, professionals, and everyday people who are committed to becoming better. Better health. Better habits. Better relationships. Better lives.
We believe fitness is one of the most powerful vehicles for personal growth. The barbell teaches discipline. The clock teaches consistency. The community teaches connection. The process teaches patience.
Our coaching goes beyond sets and reps. We help people build sustainable habits, develop a stronger mindset, and create a life they are proud of living.
Today, Ignite Fitness is more than a gym.
It's a place where people are challenged, supported, and equipped to become the strongest version of themselves.
A place where effort is celebrated.
A place where growth is expected.
A place where people learn to move with purpose and do hard things.
Welcome to Ignite Fitness.
Strength for life. Community for the journey.
Move with Purpose.
Common Questions
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At Ignite, we personalize your training based on your goals, schedule, and real life. Your coach knows you, guides your progress, and holds you accountable — meeting you where you are and pushing you when it matters.
It’s personal training–level coaching without the personal training price.
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Good question, click book a consult anywhere to book your free intro session where we will learn more about you and determine the best options that fit your schedule, budget, and goals.
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At Ignite, our goal is to help you live younger, longer — not burn you out.
That’s why we believe 2–3 days per week is the sweet spot for most people. Enough training to get stronger, healthier, and more resilient…
while still leaving space to:
Live your life with the people you love
Prioritize recovery, fueling, and self-care
Reduce stress instead of adding to it
And most importantly, stay connected to yourself
Consistency beats excess.
Training should support your life, not compete with it.
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We’re a female-owned, local small business deeply invested in our community.
Not just in fitness — but in people.
Our mission is to help as many people as possible live younger, longer, and that starts with building connection — to your body, to each other, and to something bigger than a workout.
In the heart of Lafayette, we’ve built more than a gym. We’ve built a community rooted in culture, love, and grit.
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Every class is coach-led and intentional. You’ll start with a proper warm-up, move into strength and conditioning designed for real life, and finish with guidance on recovery and movement quality.
Your coach is actively coaching — correcting form, adjusting loads, and meeting you where you are, while still challenging you to grow.
It’s structured. It’s scalable.
And it’s built to help you move with purpose and live younger, longer.
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When you’re ready, we spend three months breaking down the myths and truths of food — so you can understand how to fuel your body, not fear it.
The goal isn’t restriction.
It’s control, confidence, and food freedom — something most people have never truly experienced.
And it doesn’t stop there. Year-round, your coach helps you dial in your nutrition and recovery so your training actually works for you.
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meet the team
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CLAYRE PLUMBAR
FOUNDER & TRAINER
BS Kinesiology-Exercise Science
Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist
Strength & Conditioning Coach
MMA fighter and BJJ Purple Belt
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GARRET CANTU
LEAD TRAINER
BS & MS Psychology
Certified Personal Trainer & Strength Coach
Strongman Competitor
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Deontre Plumbar
STRIKING COACH
Personal Trainer
BJJ Brown Belt
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Drake Pellegrin
Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist
Professional MMA Fighter
BJJ Black Belt
Marine
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Chelsy Thomassee
Certified Personal Trainer
Mom of 2, Force of Nature
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Jessie Badeaux
Certified Personal Trainer
Pro Powerlifter- Nationally ranked
BS Kinesiology-Exercise Science
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Amy Pellegrin
CMO- Chief Marketing Officer
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Kaela Vidovich
Yoga Instructor
Small Group Coach- Specializing in recovery & stress management
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Trey Wildblood
Personal Trainer
Specializes in caring more than any coach on the planet
