Activate Athletic Studio

Activate Athletic Studio Rediscover joyful movement and leave diet culture behind.

In our studio, you will never experience body shame, diet talk, or other behaviors encouraged by diet culture—just 100% judgment-free care on your journey to feel better.

☠️ We are fitness professionals who have experienced the dark side of gym culture first-hand. 🙆‍♀️ We encourage anyone s...
06/09/2026

☠️ We are fitness professionals who have experienced the dark side of gym culture first-hand. 

🙆‍♀️ We encourage anyone seeking out fitness guidance to find a coach invested in their actual well-being. Fitting into a certain body ideal at any cost is not health and wellness. 

👯‍♂️ We believe that true health comes from being fully and authentically yourself and developing a positive relationship with your body and a deeper understanding of yourself. This can help you feel more confident and present in all areas of your life, including your relationships and work.

🥴 If you notice changes in your mood, pressure to exercise multiple times per day, shame around your body, and whether food creates anxiety, you may be in need of extra support from a professional. We can help you with referrals.  

💡 It’s so important to be honest about the motivation behind your workouts and nutrition, make sure that it's centered around true health, inside and out, rather than looking a certain way.

Big love, 

Coach Lisa (she/her) and Coach Craig (he/him)

06/08/2026

What IS Activate??? 😃😃😃





06/07/2026

‼️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SATURDAY JUNE 13TH ‼️

“I just don’t know if I can keep up…”

This is the #1 thing we hear from people before they start.

And here’s the truth:

You’re not supposed to “keep up”

You’re supposed to start where YOU are.

Every workout is coached.

Every movement has options.

And everyone here started the same way—unsure, but willing to try.

Come see for yourself this Saturday! 
It's not scary!!
Message for your spot.

JUNE 13TH 
8:30 AM WARM-UP 
STAY UP TO 9:30 - but you can leave any time you need to! 

*we respect everyone's privacy, photos optional.

Focusing on body autonomy and building healthy daily habits ultimately leads to a longer, healthier life. Please no comp...
06/07/2026

Focusing on body autonomy and building healthy daily habits ultimately leads to a longer, healthier life.

Please no comparison to someone else's body/life, because life and responsibilities are so different for each of us.

Losing the comparison game is such an incredible act of self love. With it comes;

😴 Allowing yourself to rest/skip days when you need to without guilt or shame.

💃 Remembering you are here to ENJOY your life and you don't have to sacrifice your joy and values in the name of “health”.

🎂 Knowing that you never EVER have to earn or burn your food.

💪 Not relying on the numbers on a scale, or seeing physical body changes to know that you're benefitting from moving or making progress.

🏋️‍♀️ Celebrating your body for what it DOES for you, not for what it looks like…your appearance has ZERO to do with your self-worth.

Big love,
Coach Lisa (she/her)





06/04/2026

The Heart and Soul of Activate.

Everything about what Activate has become stems from her. She Brings an energy that is not found anywhere else. So let's wish Coach Lisa Northrop Duncan a Happy Birthday!

‼️Your body is a powerful, complex tool—not an ornament meant to be judged by society or a scale.‼️Isabel measures succe...
06/03/2026

‼️Your body is a powerful, complex tool—not an ornament meant to be judged by society or a scale.‼️

Isabel measures success by increase in power and agility, heavier dumbbells, better sleep, functional mobility, and the sheer confidence you feel when you show up for yourself!

We are so proud of how far she has come, and we are lucky to have this athlete train at Activate.





OUTDOOR CLASS AT ROGER CREEK PARK THIS WEEKA lot of people think they’re tired because they’re getting older.Sometimes t...
05/31/2026

OUTDOOR CLASS AT ROGER CREEK PARK THIS WEEK

A lot of people think they’re tired because they’re getting older.

Sometimes they’re just sitting too much.

Your body will adapt to whatever you do most of the time.

Sit for hours every day and eventually your body starts acting like it....

➡️ Hips get tighter.

➡️ Upper back gets stiffer.

➡️ Hamstring sieze.

➡️ Energy drops.

➡️ Movement feels harder.

That’s not aging, that’s adaptation.

Good news?

The body adapts in the other direction too! 😃

Come keep good company! We train together from 9am - 10 am Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
PUBLIC WELCOME





🌟 From age 9 to 60 something…..no two bodies and no two stories at this bootcamp are the same... and that is our SUPERPO...
05/31/2026

🌟 From age 9 to 60 something…..no two bodies and no two stories at this bootcamp are the same... and that is our SUPERPOWER. 🌟

💪Stronger together.

☀️ We loved seeing every unique strength and ability absolutely SHINE! Thank you for showing up for yourself and this community.

🙌 Thank you for bringing your amazing energy, we felt every ounce of it, and we are so grateful. 🥰

‼️ Stay tuned for our next bootcamp! All welcome!

Big love,
Coach Craig (he/him) and Coach Lisa (she/her)





🎉 HELP US CELEBRATE ATHLETE ROB ON HIS BIRTHDAY! 🎉This athlete has the BEST t-shirts, the BEST laughs with his phenomena...
05/30/2026

🎉 HELP US CELEBRATE ATHLETE ROB ON HIS BIRTHDAY! 🎉

This athlete has the BEST t-shirts, the BEST laughs with his phenomenal wife, and the BEST dance moves! We see him boogie down often, entertaining his wee one in her car-seat…or he is dancing for his own pure enjoyment…??? Either way, we love this salt of the earth, easy going, super kind guy! He has a talent for lighthearted fun!

Rob is the kind of athlete who embodies what it means to just show up … and then keep showing up, even when things feel hard. A consistent lunch class and bootcamp athlete, he brings a steady, positive presence to our community, consistently putting in the work and trusting the process. With his quiet humor and consistent effort, Rob’s growth has been a reminder that progress doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful!

Rob, we are so lucky to have you in our community, and we feel grateful that we got to celebrate with you, your wife, AND your friend who surprised you! Thanks for coming to bootcamp.
Have a fantastic birthday, may this birthday bring you happiness, success, and endless joy!

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