Melinda Pilling's Fuse Fitness Success Story!
Hi Fusers! We would like to take the time to honor and highlight one of our awesome members, Melinda Pilling. Melinda has been working her butt off with us since October 2013. We are so proud of her because she sets such an amazing example of how hard work pays off.
Not only has Melinda been super consistent with her attendance throughout the last couple years, she ALWAYS gives 100% to each and every workout. As fitness coaches, we find watching her workout to be so inspiring. Her double kettlebell cleans and goblet squats are done with perfect form and she always goes for the heavier kettlebells! We often notice others look at what she's lifting, and get inspired to try to take it up a notch in their own workouts.
Melinda blazes through interval training and AMRAPS with sweat pouring down her face, never missing a beat. One of Melinda's secret weapons is sprinting--she's fast! I love watching her run when we add sprinting to our workouts, because it's like, "now you see me, now you don't!"
We love that she sets such a great example for her two children by making a healthy lifestyle for herself and her family a priority. This is something we admire about all of our Fuse parents.
We have some amazing members here at Fuse Fitness, so keep an eye out as we continue to share their stories. Everyone has a story that can be inspiring, as well as providing recommendations and insight through their experiences. That being said, please enjoy Melinda's success story in her own words below.
"As an attorney and the mother of young children, I was not able to fit regular exercise into my schedule for many years. Four years ago, my family and I moved to an apartment near The Fuse. For the first several months after our move, every time I walked past The Fuse, I glanced at the schedule. I recall seeing something called "Monkey Ninja Bootcamp" that was scheduled for 6:00 a.m. and thinking--who are these crazy people?
"One day I mentioned to a friend that I had been wanting to find a way to exercise regularly, but with my work, hour-long commute into the city, and my kids, it seemed impossible. She said, "You live near the Fuse, right? You should try it. The instructors are very supportive. They help you learn how to do the exercises properly so you don't injure yourself and they work you hard--strength and cardio, lots of variety. It is definitely an efficient use of an hour." I went to my first 6:00 a.m. Monkey Ninja Bootcamp class that week. I remember running up a hill with a heavy ball held over my head as the dawn was breaking. I was sore for three days. I loved it.
"Over time, I have become a regular at the 6:00 a.m. Monkey Ninja Bootcamp classes. In addition to the efficient, fun workouts that fit in my schedule, The Fuse has provided me with a sense of community. Kristin and Pascha do a wonderful job of fostering a cooperative, mutually supportive environment at the studio, building community through events like bring-a-friend outdoor bootcamps, kickball games and cocktail hours, and supporting the larger community through group volunteer activities, canned food and winter coat drives and sponsoring a struggling family during the winter holidays.
"The Fuse keeps me feeling physically strong, focused and grounded."
Melinda, we love having you and love the mornings when your two adorable kiddos show up at the window when you're working out to wave hi and make silly faces! You truly are an inspiration to us and everyone else here and we value your hard work ethic and your kindness. Thank you for being part of The Fuse community!