About Us
Lisa McVeigh, Owner
I believe a person's attitude toward health and fitness is one of the most important elements when embracing a healthy lifestyle. Many people find numerous reasons why they cannot exercise...that is why I am here to show you no excuses exist for not exercising. I practice what I preach, so I lead by example to motivate my clients to push a little harder and dig a little deeper. The results: my clients find empowerment and embrace a healthier lifestyle. I believe my job is not done until my clients can create a healthy lifestyle on their own. "Be good to yourself - you deserve it!" I am involved in the community, serving as an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce for 17 years and as a member of the Board of Directors for six years. I am also a 16 year member of Benicia Soroptimist (an international club whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls); I have served as the President and board member of the club. I like to give back to the community that has been supportive of my business since 2002.
Our Trainers
Cindy
Cindy has a passion for fitness and group exercise. She enjoys being creative and working with clients on their everyday functional fitness needs. With her extensive experience in the fitness industry, Cindy strongly believes in “training the whole not just the parts”. Cindy is certified through NASM, ACE, and the Health Fitness Institute at Cal State Hayward.
Joey
My passion for exercise started as a child. I grew up playing sports, and in particular basketball and baseball. It drove me to continue exercising athletically and also helped me lose a lot of weight I had growing up. These experiences made me never want to stop exercising again. It encouraged me to go to school to study kinesiology and pursue becoming a physical therapist. Once I become a physical therapist, my goal is to combine fitness with rehabilitation and help people recover and move better than they ever have. This combination of rehabilitation and love for fitness has greatly influenced my style as a trainer. I love to address muscle imbalances ahead of time, so they don’t become injuries, and so we can enjoy our favorite activities outside of exercise to the fullest.
Esther
I’m Esther, a fitness enthusiast who’s passionate about helping others lead a healthier lifestyle. After having kids, I struggled with losing the 35 pounds I had gained. For 16 years, I tried different diets and exercise routines, but nothing seemed to work in the long run. I kept at it, fighting through all of the failures, until I came to a point where I was able to fully commit myself to a new lifestyle. Since then, I’ve been on a journey to better health and fitness.
I believe that fitness is not only about losing weight or looking good; it’s about living a longer and healthier life. As someone who has been through the ups and downs of weight loss, I understand how challenging it can be. That’s why I’m committed to helping others achieve their fitness goals.
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, or simply lead a healthier lifestyle, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to make your fitness journey a success!
Joel Griffin, Founder
In Memory January 5, 1969 - September 6, 2016
Joel Griffin started Griffin Fitness with partner Lisa McVeigh in Benicia, when they opened their doors on June 10, 2002 for the purpose of meeting the needs and wants that a traditional gym, box, or club could not offer. Joel shared his vast knowledge with his partner and was a highly successful and unique trainer. He helped to improve the lives and bodies of many clients he trained throughout the years. He worked with athletes of all ages in many sports and levels to help give them the edge they needed. He trained every type of individual, but was passionate in guiding young athletes to strive to be and do their best. He was a tough trainer and was not afraid to push his clients to empower them to their best. His motto was "if it's easy - it's not worth it". We all miss Joel and his sense of humor but he lives on in all of us through what he taught us.