Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio
Melissa Bamford leads a workout at Grit Group Fitness on Poplar Avenue Mar. 6, 2025. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Fitness instructor Melissa Bamford is known for her high-energy classes and her ability to build communities. Now, she’s bringing those skillsets to her own studio — Grit Group Fitness — set to open soon at 3129 Poplar Ave.
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Christin Yates
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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