While keeping himself physically fit was a requirement for his military and law enforcement jobs, helping others in their own fitness journeys was a part-time passion Darelle fully enjoyed for half his life. Though he had glimmers of his innate ability to coach and inspire others, it was not until personal circumstances - including the illnesses and deaths of several family members - conspired to push him towards his true calling as a fitness motivator and entrepreneur.

 

Leaving the federal space behind, Darelle made the decision to work full-time in fitness, opening the doors to the first OOHRAH FITNESS® Studio in Crofton, Maryland in 2011. After experimenting with ways to combine easy-to-learn body-weight exercises for maximum effect in a small group setting, OOHRAH’s signature workout was formed. Trial and error led to the perfect blend of cardio, strength training and core, resulting in the signature class PUSHED®, the studio’s main offering. Today, OOHRAH FITNESS® Studio features additional offerings including TRX Suspension training, boxing and conditioning training, personal training and nutrition consulting.

 

Throughout growth and diversification, Darelle kept his focus on what sets OOHRAH apart from other fitness providers: Connecting with clients through open and honest two-way communication, teaching safe and effective exercises that work for any fitness level at any age, and motivating to replace deep-seated, unhealthy behaviors and habits with a new fitness-focused lifstlye. This is OOHRAH’s mission. This is the OOHRAH way. Fitness for today. Health for life

 

In this sense, Darelle is still serving today. Serving as a coach and mentor, connecting, teaching and inspiring as many people as possible through fitness and the OOHRAH way.