Sweat Fixx

Low Impact | High Intensity | Total Body

Member of the Month: Robin LaGreca

Robin is one of those people that just truly radiates positivity. Every time she enters the studio, she is ready to crush her workout, give it her all and make the entire room level up. She never hesitates to grab heavier weights and really pushes herself. She is consistent and committed to her health and it shows. Robin is inspiring and motivating to everyone around her! She is also one of the most genuine people you will ever meet. When she’s talking to you, you feel like she truly cares and is all in with whatever you are saying.

You will not find a more dedicated and thoughtful person. The Wakefield community is so lucky to have her as part of their crew.

How did you hear about Sweat Fixx?

I had been taking barre classes for awhile and was ready to change things up. Coincidentally, my daughter Gina had just met Miriah who told her about Sweat Fixx. I decided to check it out so I signed up for her HIIT class and I am SO glad I did! Miriah is such an amazing person and instructor. I love her passion and energy and how encouraging and fun she is.

 

What keeps you coming back?

Just that I buy the unlimited monthly pass….JK! I really love the wide variety of classes offered and even though I go quite often I feel like I’m always doing something different and challenging.

 

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

I look forward to having a great workout to awesome music. As others have said, the instructors and class members really make a difference. Everyone supports one another.

 

What motivates you to be stronger?

It’s really the simple things in life such as putting a case of water in your shopping cart or being able to put my luggage up in an overhead bin. Staying strong gives you independence to live your best life.

 

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

Watching CNBC somewhere…I’m a stock market junkie. Also, I love dining out—dive to fancy, it’s all good!

 

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Jacuzzi tub, coconut bubble bath…nuff said.

 

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

I’m proud of my commitment level and of doing my best each and every time.

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

Starting anything new can feel a bit intimidating—that’s just natural. At Sweat Fixx you can customize your weights to your level and row at a pace you can handle…you progress from there! You do you!

 

Anything else you’d like to add? 

Last November I lost my husband. I went from working out almost every day to doing nothing for about 6 weeks…I just shut down. It was the love and support from my Sweat Fixx family that helped me get back to class and back to doing something I truly enjoyed. I’m so grateful, my love to you all xox

I’m not the only one affected by PKD

Hey Crew- Elise here.

Last year I realized it was time to share my story. It was time to find strength in vulnerability.

If you have no idea what I’m talking about, in short two years ago I found out (by accident) that I have Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), an incurable kidney disease causing uncontrolled growth of cysts in the kidney eventually leading to kidney failure. There are two forms of PKD: ADPKD and ARPKD. ADPKD  (which is my expression)  affects more than 600,000 Americans and 12.4 million people worldwide. ARPKD is a rare form of the disease that occurs in 1 in 20,000 children worldwide.

If you want to learn more about my initial reaction and my story I shared with our community, you can read the blog post here.

That was last March and all 3 studios at the time rallied and rowed together to raise money to find a cure for PKD. At the time I didn’t think the cause could be more important to my family and I, but of course life threw us another curve ball.

This past November I was 6.5 months pregnant when I lost my baby to PKD. It was hands down the most mentally and physically painful experiences I’ve ever been through.  It is one thing when a disease affects you, but its at a completely different level when it affects your baby… and there is nothing you can do. The helpless feeling stays with me.

Losing is a child is devastating. I felt even worse since it was disease that I had a part in passing on. I couldn’t stay sad and angry forever though. I decided that once again I needed to use this experience to be open for those who have had similar losses during pregnancy but also as a way to raise more awareness for PKD – a disease that gets very little attention and still has no cure. It is my mission.

So that’s what I plan on doing with the help of this awesome and supportive community. I want to raise awareness and funds with the hope that someday the story for someone else won’t end the same way it did for Baby C.

We will be hosting our 2nd annual 10k row relay fundraisers on Sunday March 22nd to raise money for the PKD Foundation. 3 people will be on a team, $60 for each team to enter. We will be hosting this relay in all 5 studios: Wakefield, Southie, Amesbury, Beverly and Arlington. This is a cause that is clearly close to my heart and it would mean so much to be able to give back. To kick things up a notch this year the STUDIO that raises the most money will get to shop at the Reebok headquarter store from 3/28 to 4/4 for 50% off the entire store! If you are interested in organizing a team or being part of one, please email the following to join:

WAKEFIELD- Carly@sweatfixx.com

ARLINGTON- Elise@sweatfixx.com

AMESBURY/BEVERLY- Michelle@sweatfixx.com

SOUTHIE- Danielle@sweatfixx.com

 

For more information on PKD and the PDK Foundation you can head to PKDCURE.Org. https://pkdcure.org/

Member of the Month: Jess Blomerth

The Beverly studio is so glad that Jess showed up on our opening weekend and that she hasn’t looked back since! Chances are you can catch her in every weekday 5:30 am class and then again on the weekends. She is a huge part of why we love this community and what makes this such an amazing crew.

Jess is someone who leads by example: she puts in hard work so you work hard, too. She is the perfect balance of competition and sportsmanship. Not only does she consistently show up, she crushes every single class and challenges those around her (especially her husband, Mike!)

We are excited to see her continue to get stronger, crush PRs and motivate everyone around her!

How did you first hear about Sweat Fixx?

A friend who knew of Sweat Fixx in Southie tagged me in your announcement for the Beverly opening weekend with the free classes …I haven’t looked back since!

What keeps you coming back?

Everything about Sweat Fixx keeps me coming back! When I came to my first class I belonged to 2 other gyms and ran a couple of days a week. Within a few months I realized that what Sweat Fixx offered me, not only in classes, but as a community was the main reason I was not really attending classes at the other gyms much and decided to let those memberships lapse. All of the instructors are amazing-energetic, motivating, fun- and the camaraderie that is felt every time I come through the door makes every class fun. Beyond just being in class with the instructors and everyone taking the class-it’s really a community. Seeing everyone sweat it out together, bust their asses, and leave with a sweaty smile (knowing that even though you can’t feel your arms or legs and maybe can’t breathe, you’ll likely be back tomorrow) is everything.

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

Knowing that besides getting an awesome workout, I will get to see friendly, familiar faces. Because Sweat Fixx creates this community, everyone knows each other beyond the studio-even if it’s just because you saw their insta story there is always something good to chat about! It keeps that healthy competition and drive constant. I also like knowing that I am going to be challenged every time…oh and killer playlists!

What motivates you to be stronger?

All of the amazing people that make up the Sweat Fixx community. What is more motivating than watching the person in front of you or next to you beat your time by only a few seconds?! How can you not want to make sure you do better each time? Not to mention being cheered on by the instructors and the others in the room. These classes definitely bring out my competitive side (in a positive way!) and I am constantly trying to beat my PR as well as the person next to me (especially when it’s Mike 🙄)

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

As far as exercise goes, you can find me out running-snowboarding in the winter, at the the beach or enjoying a cocktail on an outdoor patio in the summer, reading, and walking my dog, Harvey.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

A good martini with olives

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

As much as I like having my name up on that 100 class crew board, really just how much stronger I feel overall. Before coming to Sweat Fixx, I already worked out and ran at least 5 days a week so I was already in pretty good shape, but I feel like my body feels so much stronger now. I am able to see the gains not just because of how I feel but watching myself get stronger over time as I started rowing faster and lifting heavier.

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

Don’t be afraid! Everyone here, both instructors and patrons, are more than willing to teach, cheer you on, give advice, and help you to get better and stronger than when you walked through the door, no matter what level you are starting from!

Anything else you’d like to add?

I am so very thankful for my Fixx Fam and everything they represent… A bunch of badasses who motivate me to be more of a bad ass myself (one squat/shoulder press/deadlift/”just set your rower to 3 mins.” at a time!

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: COLLEEN LANGONE

The phrase “strong like a mother” may have been coined for this girl. Colleen didn’t slow down during her pregnancy, teaching pretty much up until she gave birth, and she certainly hasn’t slowed down since Emerson arrived! She was back on those rowers as soon as she could be and brought her little sidekick along.

Her classes have a level of energy, fun and quirkiness (it’s why we love her) that no other Sweat Fixx class has. She will dance, sing and make you laugh all while kicking your butt and leading you through an amazing workout.

Sweat Fix is lucky to have Colleen on our team and if you haven’t been to one of her classes yet… what are you waiting for?!

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

My sister Caitlin brought me to a Battle Fixx as part of a bingo competition and she needed the square. I loved Battle and started coming regularly to classes as another exercise outlet. When I heard Sweat Fixx was looking for new instructors, I decided “why not?!”

What keeps you coming back?

The community, hands down. Our clients are the best clients around and I truly mean that. When you walk into the doors, you know that everyone has your back 100%

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

Hanging with Emerson and my husband. A lot of people have had the pleasure of meeting Miss Em and I love how much this community has welcomed her!

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

I love me a good Bagel World bagel <3

Favorite guilty pleasure?

Trashy reality TV—Real Housewives, Siesta Key, 90 day Fiance—anything that I can just watch and zone out to.

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

I have a weird thing about numbers–they need to be even–like when you’re pumping gas or you adjust the volume on the radio. I also like to eat small things in pairs, like M&M’s or gummy bears. It’s just a weird little idiosyncrasy I have!

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

Keeping Emerson alive and happy, parenting is HARD AF. Trying to balance being a mom, a school adjustment counselor and a Sweat Fixx instructor isn’t easy but I like to think that I’ve been able to make it work.

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

Don’t give up and push yourself. You get out of the workout what you put into it. Challenge yourself to get one more meter, one inch lower, one more rep–you won’t be disappointed.

Anything else you want to add? Thanks for always putting up with my crazy antics and coming back every week for more!

Member of the Month: Cassandra Hogan

We are so excited to announce our first Amesbury Member of the Month, Cassandra (Candy) Hogan. She was there on our opening day and since then has been committed to a consistent workout schedule and has become a huge part of Sweat Fixx Amesbury.

Not only does she always show up, she comes with a positive attitude and an infectious smile – every instructor loves to have her in class. Any new challenge on or off the rower she gladly takes on… and crushes!

Read more about our amazing client of the month, Candy, below!

How did you first hear about Sweat Fixx?

My girlfriend told me about a new studio opening up in Amesbury…I waited impatiently for five weeks!

What keeps you coming back?

First, the workouts. They are always challenging no matter what class it is or who is teaching. Zero boredom here! Second, the community of friends I’ve built from both the students and the instructors. Everybody knows you by name! 

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

That my workout will leave me stronger and that I will be challenged to do better meter by meter.

What motivates you to be stronger?

The changes that are evident from giving my all. When I work hard, the gains are worth it. I feel better overall and that carries over to many parts of my life.

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

Running my dogs!!!

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Chips. Seriously, I have no shut off valve. I’ll eat the whole bag in one sitting.

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

Breaking PRs!!! 

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

It’s hard, but just stick with it. What it gives back is immeasurable! Such an amazing workout!

Anything else you’d like to add?

I’m so glad you chose Amesbury for your fifth studio!! Sweat Fixx is addictive, challenging, fun, energetic and leaves you dripping with happiness and sweat! 

 

Member of the Month: Becky Meeks

In just a short 8 months, Becky has become such a huge part of the Sweat Fixx Arlington community. Our instructor group chat was buzzing from her first class… “wait until you guys see this new girl – she is so fast!” And fast doesn’t even begin to describe her. Becky is strong, determined and now we all know from our recent pROW bowl, competitive AF!

Since starting Sweat Fixx, Becky may have lost over 60 pounds (yes, you read that right!) but she has gained so much more. We have been so lucky to watch her get stronger and faster with each class. Instructors love to have her in class and clients love to be motivated by having her next to them on a rower!

How did you first hear about Sweat Fixx?

I was desperate to get back into shape and a friend of mine heard about an intro first class opportunity. We went and I haven’t stopped since!

What keeps you coming back?

I keep coming back because I love the instructors, the community, the class formats, and the results. Each instructor challenges and motivates everyone to do their best in every part of the class. The friendly and welcoming community feel is something I have never experienced in a gym before. Every class is different, challenging and fun. I am in better shape than I have been in a long time and I feel better and stronger after every class.

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

Besides the awesome instructors, the results keep motivating me. I look forward to being challenged to be stronger and faster.

What motivates you to be stronger?

I want to be stronger both mentally and physically for myself and my family. I want my kids to have an active and energetic mom.

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

You can find me all over town with my two little children during the day and working from home in the evenings. I feel very lucky to be able to be able to take a break from my former career as a high school teacher to be home with my kids by day. I’m a self-employed chemistry and physics tutor for high school and college students and in the summer, I am a chemistry professor at Brandeis University. I love traveling and sweating it up while salsa dancing.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

I love baked goods, especially a chocolate-almond croissant from Mamadou’s.

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

I have lost more than 60 pounds and dropped 4 sizes since joining in April. It hasn’t been easy, but Sweat Fixx helps me to stay focused on what my personal goals are.

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

Go at your own pace, and give it a few tries. Experiment with the different types of classes. I personally love the Grit Fixx classes. It doesn’t take long to see results on the rower, with weights, etc. I’m sure you’ll learn to love Sweat Fixx like I have!

Anything else you’d like to add?

I have never willingly worked out at 5:30 am in my life. I love to sleep and with two little children, sleep is even more of a luxury. This is the first program that motivates me enough to wake up 6 days a week to work out like a boss sometimes before the sun comes up! I absolutely love Sweat Fixx. It has truly changed my life!