Sweat Fixx

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Member of the Month : Arianna Sullivan

We are thrilled to announce this month’s bad ass member of the month and soon to be mama is….Arianna Sullivan! She is 37 weeks pregnant and has not stopped working out with us throughout this journey. She is such an inspiration to have in class, showing you can listen to your body and still crush a great workout. Her and her husband Brian have been long time Beverly clients and always bring such good vibes to the studio (#couplegoals) . We are lucky to have both of them in this community but today we wanted to highlight this mom to be- check out her Q&A below!

What caused you to first try Sweat Fixx?
I missed having a competitive outlet for myself once I was no longer playing sports and had yet to find a workout class that really pushed me.  I took my first row class with Jess in Southie and have been hooked ever since, that was 4 years ago!

What’s one thing that you look forward to every time you come to a class?
I love the community and all of the instructors, it feels like a second family there. 

What’s your favorite class and why?
Grit FIXX! The class absolutely flies by and I always leave feeling so accomplished and sweaty. 
When you aren’t crushing it on the rower, where can we find you?
Visiting local thrift shops, cuddling my dog Charlie, or rearranging my nursery drawers for the hundredth time. 

You are almost ready to pop! Why have you decided to workout and continue classes throughout your entire pregnancy?
It was really important to me to keep up my routine so I could have a healthy and strong pregnancy and feel my best. The further you get along in pregnancy, the harder it is to get to class, but working out really does ease so many symptoms! 
What would you say to someone recently pregnant that is nervous about working out?
Everything can be modified and taken at your own pace. There is no judgement at Sweat Fixx and as Elise always says during class “core is personal”, so you do whatever serves you during the workout and know that you are already doing great for you and your baby just by showing up. 

What is your favorite thing about having your husband as your workout buddy?
It’s great that my husband loves the workout just as much as I do so I have an accountability partner. We also love an outlet to be competitive with each other and try to beat each others meters! 

One tip that you would give to someone who is coming to Sweat Fixx for the first time?
Don’t be intimidated by the rower, it is way less scary than it seems! 

Instructor Spotlight: Melissa Flanagan

Instructor Spotlight: Melissa Flanagan! Melissa joined the crew recently and is already making her mark on this Sweat Fixx community. She is one of the hardest working people we know. She is the ultimate team player, bringing her positive energy everywhere she goes. Her creative classes and contagious positive attitude makes it no surprise her classes are quickly becoming favorites in both our Wakefield and Beverly Studios! Catch Melissa on Mondays, Tuesdays, Friday and Sunday.. but first lets get to know her a little better with her Q&A below:

How did you hear about Sweat Fixx and what made you interested in being a part of the team?

I heard about Sweat Fixx when they first opened in Wakefield but the classes were always on a waitlist after the pandemic I saw a reel on Instagram and thought the classes and the instructors looked so fun so I finally took a class & saw they were hiring, I kept dragging my feet with applying, could I add something else to my plate? Would I  “fit in”  I took a leap and filled out the application and thought If its meant to be it will be!

What keeps you coming back?

The energy from the classes and the instructors have me coming back!

When you aren’t at Sweat Fixx, where can we find you?

If I’m not at Sweat Fixx I’m either working at the hair salon, working out or spending time with my family or friends!

Where is your favorite place to grab a quick snack or drink?

My favorite place to grab a quick snack or drink is either sweet greens. Or Burtons or any place that serves a good drink!

Favorite guilty pleasure?

My favorite guilty pleasure is watching anything on bravo or HGTV and sweets!

What’s one thing about you that people would NEVER guess?

People would never guess that I have zero patience.  (Only my family really sees me loose my s****) My poor family sees and gets the brunt of it.

What’s one thing you are most proud of accomplishing in the past six months?

One thing I am proud of accomplishing is honestly taking the leap of faith to become a Sweat Fixx instructor and prioritizing my hobbies now into a already busy work schedule!

One piece of advice you would give someone walking through the Sweat Fixx doors for the first time?  

One piece of advice I would give anyone walking in is to leave any worries at the door and let the energy of the class and instructor take over. Always remember why you signed up. We are our toughest critics. You belong and are stronger than you think!

Instructor Spotlight: Sam Bonci

Instructor spotlight time ! Today we wanted to highlight Sam one of our newer instructors who has already made a name for herself among the entire Sweat Fixx community! She has been a trainer and instructor for many years before joining our crew and it shows with her dynamic classes and her huge focus on lifting form. Sam’s classes are fun but always CHALLENGING! When you leave her class you are for sure going to feel it the night day. You can catch her teaching in Beverly, Wakefield and Amesbury! Let’s learn more about this bad ass mama:

How did you hear about Sweat Fixx and what made you interested in being a part of the team? 
From fellow instructor Meg, she knew I’d love it and boy she was right! I loved the energy from the crew and the variety and intensity of the workouts!

What keeps you coming back? 
The workouts offer so much variety and keep me pushing. I love competing physically with myself and finding a pace off others in the class.

When you aren’t at Sweat Fixx, where can we find you? 
Entertaining my two young boys and when I get a chance, reading a great book!


Where is your favorite place to grab a quick snack or drink? 
Any food I don’t prepare is perfect for me! Awful chef but love a clean meal prepared for me.

Favorite guilty pleasure? 
Enjoying a bowl chocolate chip ice cream while I watch the office.

What’s one thing about you that people would NEVER guess?
I have no sense of smell, never have and I’m not mad about it.

What’s one thing you are most proud of accomplishing in the past six months? 
Getting back to running and finding myself enjoying a ten mile run (I can only run on a treadmill while I read…won’t find me hitting the pavement)

One piece of advice you would give to someone who is walking through the Sweat Fixx doors for the first time?   
Trust that you’re stronger and more fit than you likely give yourself credit for. It’s okay to feel uncomfortable and know every time you walk in the doors you’ll only get better, stronger and healthier!

Anything else you want to add? 
Don’t take yourself too seriously, come have fun and enjoy the powerhouse benefits of Sweat Fixx and the awesome community! 

Member of the Month: Mike Blaisdell

We are thrilled to announced this month’s member of the month from Beverly… Mike Blaisdell! Mike is just the type of guy you want to have in class and in your community. He shows up to every class and always is the hardest worker in the room, constantly shooting for lower split times and picking up heavier weights. (we had to order more heavy weights in Beverly because of this guy! lol) He also is the first person to partner with new clients and show them what Sweat Fixx is all about. He brings a competitive energy to the room but at the same time couldn’t be more supportive to other clients around him. To top it off since his time joining Sweat Fixx he has lost 50 lbs! We could go on for days about how much we love this guy. But enough from us, let’s hear from Mike… take a peek below at his Q&A!

What caused you to first try Sweat Fixx?

I moved from Los Angeles to Beverly in May of 2021 and needed to find a new gym. I love class based gyms, and Sweat Fixx was right down the street. It was the first gym I tried in town and I was done in one! 

What keeps you coming back?

Every class has new challenges and they never feel repetitive. All the instructors do a great job mixing it up with the workouts to keep them interesting. 

What’s one thing that you look forward to every time you come to a class?

I love the daily challenge of trying to be better than I was the day before. With rowing there’s always the possibility of knocking down the split time another second or two. 

What’s your favorite class and why?

I really enjoy the structure of Grit classes, I like seeing what’s in store for the class and challenging myself at each station. I like that there’s always a rowing challenge or two. Plus, once you get the worst station out of the way, you know that you don’t have to deal with it for the rest of class (talking about you, split squats)

When you aren’t crushing it on the rower, where can we find you?

Usually taking care of my 3 year old, we like to read books, play Super Mario, and hang out at any of the many Beverly playgrounds. Next year I’ll be going back to school to pursue a career change in physical therapy. 

What’s your guilty pleasure?

I have a baking habit that results in a lot of cookies and donuts and muffins hanging around my house. Anyone is free to get in touch if they’d like to take some off my hands. 

What are you most proud of accomplishing since you first came to Sweat Fixx?

When I started at Sweat Fixx, I was coming off a long break from going to the gym due to covid and my cross-country move. I felt like I had lost a lot of progress from when I was working out regularly. Since I joined Sweat Fixx I’ve lost almost 50 pounds, and I feel like I’m in the best all around shape of my life. I’m also really proud of the progress I’ve made on the rower, I’d rowed sporadically before, but the focus on rowing at Sweat Fixx has really made me bear down and work on improving.  

One tip that you would give to someone who is coming to Sweat Fixx for the first time?

Have fun and talk to the other members and instructors! The community is really friendly and the coaches are always willing and happy to go over anything you might not be sure about. 

Instructor Spotlight: Meg Iacopucci

How did you hear about Sweat Fixx and what made you interested in being a part of the team?  One of my friends dragged me to a 5:30am class to get a point for a challenge and I never looked back. I loved it from the very second I walked in. The community was so welcoming and I knew after taking a break from teaching Sweat Fixx would be the place I’d get back on the mic. 

What keeps you coming back?     My days wouldn’t be complete without Sweat Fixx. The energy and workouts are the absolute best! 

 When you aren’t at Sweat Fixx, where can we find you?  If I’m not at Sweat Fixx I’m either at a golf course, horse farm or a hockey rink with my family… (or drinking margs)

Where is your favorite place to grab a quick snack or drink?  Ohh that’s a tough one… if I’m with my family you can find us at First House Pub in Winchester at least once a week. But I love a good margarita or a good white mai tai too
Guilty please?  Lifetime movie network. I can get sucked in for hours.

What’s one thing you are most proud of accomplishing in the past six months?  Finally auditioning to teach at Sweat Fixx. I joked about doing it for a long time with Elise before I actually let her convince me to do it. 

One piece of advice you would give to someone who is walking through the Sweat Fixx doors for the first time?   Keep coming back! 

Member of the Month: Isa Cusack

We are thrilled to announce the new member of the month from Wakefield Isa Cusack! Isa is an OG Wakefield client who continues to show us that you don’t need to be super tall to be an amazing rower. She has been on numerous PROWbowl teams and is always pushing those around her both on and off the rower!

How did you first hear about Sweat Fixx?
After I stopped playing high school sports, I needed a different way to exercise. I hate running and just don’t work very hard at a regular gym, so I tried a couple of different workout classes and Sweat Fixx was the perfect balance of cardio and weights for me!

What keeps you coming back?
The instructors are awesome – every class is different and challenging, the music is great, and the community is so supportive and fun to be a part of.

What’s one thing that you look forward to every time you come to a class?
Being able to move my body (I work at a desk all day and do not stand up enough) and seeing what new challenge is in store for me!


What motivates you to be stronger?
Competing with myself and all the other strong rowers in the room – I’m very competitive 🙂

When you aren’t crushing it on the rower or mat, where can we find you?
I love cooking and baking, trying new restaurants and breweries with my friends, and I’m in an axe throwing league on Sunday nights!


What’s your guilty pleasure?
A really good margarita

What are you most proud of accomplishing since you first came to Sweat Fixx?
Being a part of the Wakefield pro bowl team – distance running has never ever been my thing so being able to row long distances in a competition is something I’m definitely proud of myself for (plus I’m 5’2” so I have to reeeeally stretch out those meters)  

One tip that you would give to someone who is coming to Sweat Fixx for the first time?
Come to a GRIT class so you can try a little bit of everything, ask lots of questions if you’re confused, and have fun! It’s just exercise, who cares if you look good doing it!