Member of the Month - September 2017

LINDA BRESNAHAN

MEMBER SINCE AUGUST 2013

Linda Bresnahan started with TFL just over 4 years ago with her daughter, Lynn.  She embodies everything you could ask for in a perfect member – realistic training goals, consistency, positivity and eagerness to perform movements well and progress at a natural pace. 

Making strength training a part of her regular routine has afforded Linda the ability to take dishes out of her cabinet with ease (one of her very first goals in 2013), enjoy her retirement on vacations with her girlfriends, and last hours on the dance floor at parties!

Anyone who's had the pleasure of training next to Linda has experienced many of the same feelings that we do as coaches.  She’s an inspiration, and truly a sweet joy to be around.  Linda’s spunky sense of humor and easy-going attitude make it easy to enjoy our jobs as coaches, and we couldn’t be more pleased with how far she has come since joining our community.

Linda can be found in mid-morning small group sessions, often dancing in between sets to her favorite Latin music playlists!  We'd like to congratulate Linda on her recent birthday, her four-year TFL anniversary, and yet another month of hard work!

“She’s an inspiration, and truly a sweet joy to be around.”

Member of the Month - July 2017

DARYL KIRBY

MEMBER SINCE

JANUARY 2017

Daryl Kirby is the definition of a hard-worker.  He is consistently attempting to learn new things about movement, exercise, and other fitness strategies.  Daryl’s inquisitive attitude toward fitness has driven him forward on the road to achievement.  This includes a leaner body composition, better mobility, and conquering the KB Swing – a goal he set for himself and was determined to achieve.

It’s not always easy to motivate oneself, and Daryl does this with ease as well as repeatedly finding ways to get others going too.  A simple high-five, a subtle, “Let’s Go!”, as well as, the constant support for those around him in a session; all of these things help make others feel stronger, and feed off of Daryl’s positive attitude.

Daryl is often found wearing a cut-off tee and a smile during the afternoon sessions, and most recently, planking on the beach during his summer vacation.  We’d like to commend Daryl on all of his hard work and dedication to the process, and are grateful to have him as a member of our community.

“Daryl is a nice guy to have in sessions. He’s positive, friendly and hardworking.”

— Randy Hoy, Fellow TFL Member

                                  Daryl and his wife, Karen.

Member of the Month - May 2017

KATIE MORIN

MEMBER SINCE APRIL 2012

Katie Morin has been a member of Train for Life for over 5 years and with her long time commitment and dedication to her training has completed over 750 workouts with us!  Katie is a model member who always strives to do her best and can always be called upon to demonstrate any exercise with perfect technique.

Katie is always a friendly face in every class she attends welcoming friends and new members alike.  She consistently looks for improvement in all of her movements and is never too proud to ask for help when learning a new skill.  With her strength training experience, she never hesitates to lend a hand to a member or an encouraging comment. 

Katie is proof that hard work and commitment to our system pays off, as she is usually toward the top of the leader board during our challenges, often times putting up comparable numbers to women half her age.   We are humbled to have Katie continue to put her trust in us, and hope to continue to motivate and guide her for many more years to come.  CONGRATS KATIE!

“I love walking into class and seeing Katie.  She always has a smile on her face.  She is consistent, and never complains so you couldn’t ask for a better training partner.”

— Kristin Cressotti

Member of the Month - April 2017

MELISSA LAVALLEE

MEMBER SINCE OCTOBER 2016

Melissa’s journey is just as impressive, as it is inspiring.  She has 100% dedicated herself to her training, and finding a true balance within her relationship with food.  All of this has afforded her the ability to feel better than she has in years! 

Melissa pushes herself to new limits each training session.  She humbly leads by example, and is someone fellow members tend to find helpful throughout the sessions they share with her.  If it’s not in sessions, she is an avid social networker always sharing her inspirational story and progress, and she encourages others to believe they can do it too.  She was nominated by a fellow member, and former Member of the Month, Jill Lueb who had only the nicest things to say about her...

“Melissa is a ray of sunshine every time I see her in class, she is supportive and friendly to everyone.  She shares fun food ideas and recipes, and is just a really nice human who represents the TFL way of life. “

Melissa has far surpassed many of the original goals she set for herself when she joined us back in October. She has completely transformed her body as well as her nutrition mindset.  She is stronger, leaner and more determined as she has been learning new skills in Small Group in preparation for her upcoming powerlifting competition – which we know she will crush!

This is only the beginning for Melissa, and we are so excited to see the peaks she will climb in the future!  Keep up all the great work.

Melissa's new tattoo highlights her love for strength.  She even desires to be a coach herself one day, and is actively taking the steps to pursue this currently.

Member of the Month - March 2017

AMY ZAJAC

Member Since November 2015

Amy is, without a doubt, dedicated to the process.  Despite being a mom of two young, crazy boys, she always shows up early to her sessions, and is the last one to leave – usually after a few miles on the AirDyne with friends to hit her personal MyZone goals.  Amy originally came to us with a simple weight loss goal, but her fitness has evolved tremendously since that first day.  

When we asked fellow members about Amy there was consistency among the replies: motivating, encouraging, and persistent, and her presence during training sessions is always a positive one.  She has made others around her stronger, both mentally and physically.  A “You got this!” or a cheer from afar, is typical of Amy as she is always eager to motivate and bring out the best in those around her.   

Not a session goes by without Amy asking for a form check, a weight recommendation, or a how-to on a movement.  Just one of the many reasons she is a joy to coach.  It’s been a blessing to work with Amy, and we look forward to supporting her constant strive toward new goals and accomplishments this year – especially at the SPD Road Race next week!

“She’s motivating, encouraging and persistent; and her presence during training sessions is always a positive one.”

Member of the Month - November 2016

JILL LUEB

MEMBER SINCE NOVEMBER 2013

Jill joined our community three years ago this month, and has been a dedicated member ever since.  She came to us with a few limitations from previous injuries, and had a preconceived notion that she may never fully squat or do some of our foundational movements again.  Well, we’re thrilled to say Jill has excelled in movements many wouldn’t have expected her to, and none of this would have been possible without consistency and hard work.

Jill is constantly supporting those around her, especially via social media.  She’s an asset to her teams in any challenge, and is always available for recipe sharing, motivation or Sunday activities; which often include yoga sessions or a hiking adventure.

Jill is a current member of our Barbell Club and recently hit a personal record on her front squat.  She is always eager to learn, respects each exercise and puts full trust in her coaches and the program making her a joy to have in any session.   

Congratulations, Jill!  We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished, and can’t wait to see what this year has in store for you.  Happy 3rd TFL Anniversary!

BARBELL CLUB

• Are you interested in mastering the big movements on the Barbell?

• Do you enjoy high energy workouts?

• Are you ready to get stronger than you’ve been before eager to set PRs?  

YES, YES and YES?
THEN BARBELL CLUB IS FOR YOU...

TFL Barbell Club will bring together members with a focus on the main barbell movements including the deadlift, squat and bench press.  Each session will include technique coaching and will progressively add load to the bars each week.  The program will be a full strength training workout in a semi-private setting, and will be performed under the supervision of two experienced coaches.

This is an environment designed to breed energy and success; and personal bests will surely be broken!

We've had positive feedback on our first 8-Week Barbell Club, and many of those participants are returning for Round 2.  There are only a few spots to fill, so don't miss your chance!

DETAILS...
Fridays  5:30PM - 7:00PM
with... Coach Drew and Coach Jeff
November 11, 2016 - Friday, December 30, 2016
$149.00