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Arlington's Premier Fitness Program! Group fitness, Corporate events, & Personal Training.

Specializing in Women's health + wellness to help them achieve their goals.

12/19/2025

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08/07/2025

Ironman Lake Placid
Tanya and I decided to take on Ironman over a year ago and trained without a coach. Long rides and runs on weekends in the heat, snow or rain and many pool swims and a couple open water swims that I never really got excited about. We had no idea what we were doing or really what we were getting ourselves into for that matter. We knew that we had just enough discipline and sheer will-power to hope it would carry us through.
The week before the race the nerves settled in. Consumed by constant thoughts of how the day might play out. Everything felt incredibly real. We were jittery, excited, and terrified. Our kids (Jaden & Joey), Nick, Mason, JoAnna Simpson-Brown, my brother-in-law, Gary and mom supported us at the race until the bitter end. It was a very long day for them.
Lake Placid was buzzing. The energy at the Expo was electric. First-timers and pros! We traded stories, asked questions, shared our fears, and fantasized crossing that finish-line.
Check in. Rack Bike. Fill Transition bags...
Race morning came fast. I was a zombie walking to the start of the swim with Nick. His support meant the world to me. My heart was racing and my mantra on repeat: "You were made for this." S**t, no one is made for this. This race is insane. It's beautiful, epic, and borderline impossible. Ambulances. Crashes. People sidelined. But Every step was one step closer to meeting my goal and crossing that finish line. And somehow, some way…I did.
Ironman Lake Placid was a bear. It tested my fears, my limits, and my will. Things went right. It was my day.
I wasn’t made for this.
But I became someone who could do it anyway. Thank you, Tanya! XO

05/25/2025

Feel the fear…wrangle it…and fight that effing Felicia to her end.
🌊What’s one of my greatest fears? (drowning / dying by suffocation); it’s OPEN WATER SWIMMING because that’s the gateway to my fear.
We stood and listened to a wise man, who appeared to have been a lifelong swimmer turned surf bum, educate us on all the things that could potentially go wrong and how to avoid those things. This was extremely helpful listening to his calm voice telling us to “feel the water” and “count strokes” and “let your fingertips skim the surface of the water” ( all great tips on how not to drown from sheer panic). This advice is all good until you actually GET INTO THE WATER AND TRY TO SWIM.
“Splash the water on your face”, “take two deep breaths in and exhale out your mouth” were more tips on staying calm. Until you put your face in the dark murky water, you’re not ready to start the tranquil survival mode tactics.
Then the REAL fun began. We decided to swim from one buoy to another sizing it up to be about 40yards. Failed attempt but it was comforting to know that several others were also standing up looking bewildered asking how to catch their breath and “does it ever get easier?”. Misery loves company. We swam for about 20 minutes and I had experienced enough mild mental torture to reflect upon for the rest of the day and weeks to come.
My thoughts while struggling thru a combination of side strike, breast stroke and freestyle were that this upcoming 2.4 mile swim will be impossible.
My heart while driving an hour home was telling me that I’ve totally got this and I can muscle thru anything I think is bigger than me. So, yea, there’s some doubt there. But I’m staying positive.

04/13/2025

🚴🏃‍♀️Well, this weekend kicked my arse.
On Saturday, We rode out to Mount Vernon and added on mileage to hit our 60 mile goal. It was cold AF and I was only wearing fingerless cycling gloves. By the time we got to Alexandria, I was in a dark place and popped into a CVS hoping to find some gloves. And because mittens are out of season they didn’t have them so I bought some bright pink, pineapple laden socks. I don’t recommend riding your bike wearing socks on your hands but they certainly worked in a pinch.
We hit our goal and changed into sneakers to run 5.5 miles to shake out the legs. I was in bed by 9pm but wanted to go to bed at 7pm.
Sunday morning, 7:30am start for our 12 mile run. Strangely enough, it’s exactly 6 miles from my front door to the White House! So that was our turnaround point and of course we had to get the obligatory pic.
😫I’m complaining a lot in my mind as I write this because everything hurts …ok that’s a lie. My Achilles is screaming for attention which makes it hard to walk without a limp. But the knee pain is manageable. I’m trying to stay positive as the training gets longer and more difficult to recover from. However, I feel blessed that I can even get through these workouts! It’s a privilege to be able to move!
Bonus: we found some free agility hurdles about a mile from home on our run… finding free stuff has become a habit I think. 😂😬

04/01/2025

Stretching is essential to any training routine, especially for intense programs like IronMan training. This training is pushing my muscles joints and ligaments to their absolute limit!

Stretching is crucial because:
1. Prevent injury.
2. Promote recovery.
3. Improves performance.
4. Relieves muscle tightness.
5. Supports joint health.

I actually prefer assisted stretching over massage these days.
If you haven’t been yet, head over to and tell my friends Brendan and Jill that I said “Hi”.

Xo

03/29/2025

Yes, we’re carrying our bikes up the stairs in Georgetown in order to steer clear of the foot traffic on M street. 🤦‍♀️
After 50 miles of riding I’m surprised we made it up the stairs. Do you hear me bitching? That’s what happens when I’m tired of riding and really unhappy about carrying a bike up stairs. 🚲 😂
T & I finished with a 5 mile run to shake out the legs.
Tomorrow’s the long run and long swim. 😁

03/24/2025

🌟Big News! 🌟
I’ll be tackling Lake Placid Ironman this July 2025! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

It’s been a fulfilling experience in the training so far and it's going to be an epic journey in the weeks to come! I'd love to hear from you if you've done Lake Placid IM and welcome any advice in approaching the descents and climbs, what was your source of fuel & how often you ate, and how you stayed motivated.

It's gonna get ugly and I’m ready for the challenge. From the long swims to the intense bike rides and lengthy runs, I’ll be pushing my body and mind to the ultimate limit. There've been a couple of physical issues with my knee, hip and achilles but with the help of StretchLab and I'm managing the pain.💪

I'll be sharing parts of this adventure with you and appreciate all the support I can get along the way. I intend to make this a summer to remember! 🌞

Let's goooooo!

xo,
Sheila

02/22/2025

🏔️The mountains were calling, so we came. ⛷️
Day 1: Banff and Lake Louise
Day 2: Revelstoke (3 hour drive from Alberta to British Columbia and back again) insane terrain and lots of snow.
Day 3: Lake Louise and some fresh powder but a little scratchy on some runs
Days 4-6 coming!

02/19/2025

🔁Helping others succeed in reaching their personal goals feels so good.

02/13/2025

⭐️Take ownership of your health today to preserve the life you want in the future.

🔜Just 5 days until our Sacred Spaces volume 3 book launch!

🗓️Please mark your calendars and grab your copy (hard copy or electronic) on Amazon on Feb 18th!

Xo

02/10/2025

Sometimes, life delivers a wake up call you didn’t know you needed. Watching my grandmother fall and struggle to get back up shook me to my core. It wasn’t just her independence at stake—It was her dignity, her freedom and a life she cherished.

Our book launch of Sacred Spaces Volume 3 is just 8 days away. You can find our book and the unique stories and our practices on Amazon. Stay tuned!!!
Xo

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