"Studio ME wasn’t just a place to work out, Studio ME had become a community for me."

I am so excited to share Gayle’s story. She has come so far since November 2018.

Gayle and her girls, Carly and Nikki, in a bootcamp class.

I still remember that first meeting with her…

She was wanting to reclaim her fitness and on the spot joined the annual bootcamp program. She knew she needed to make a commitment and did it! I was so excited for her.

Gayle rowing in a boot on her left foot. She fractured her foot in two places but that didn’t stop her from working out.

“I never imagined the impact Studio ME would have on me when I joined in November 2018.”

Gayle has had a lot of up and downs since Nov 2018. A few injuries and set backs and personal things but, through it all, she leaned on her bootcamp crew to help keep her going.

I remember this day…It was a holiday class. Gayle had been working SO HARD and she PR’d on the 100m sprint.

“March 16, 2020,  started as a normal day in the office and by midday, we were told to pack up our computers and take them home as that is where our work life would now be for the unknown future. “Stay safe, keep your families safe, we will make it through this.” 

By the end of that week, my husband was told he would be furloughed for an unknown amount of time.  Our thoughts quickly turned to “What do we cut from our budget?” and I quickly added, “not Studio ME.”  But as the weeks continued things turned more grim when we learned my pay was being reduced and I sent the dreaded email to Megan that we were considering cutting Studio ME from our budget. 

Megan, being the encouraging, amazing person she is, quickly reached out to discuss.  As we talked (and tears ran down my cheeks), I realized that Studio ME wasn’t just a place to work out, Studio ME had become a community for me.  I decided to retain my membership and I am so glad I made that decision.  Megan, and others in Bootcamp, hold me accountable for working out, prodding me gently when I miss a workout, reaching out to encourage me to complete an afternoon workout with them via Zoom or Facetime, and simply asking “how are you coping with all of this?”  They know that we have children that live in Canada and how difficult it has been knowing we can’t cross the border to visit them.  They encouraged me to remain positive as our oldest daughter figured out how to return to the States from Isla Mujeres, and celebrated with me when she arrived safely. " 

These fellow Bootcampers are my “family”. 

Nikki joined Gayle this past winter for a partner STRONG workout. So fun to see them sweat together.

Not being able to row was a huge concern; what would I do for cardio?  Walking became the replacement and I soon started seeing the benefit. I also realized the benefits of working from home – drinking more water; eating more produce and fruit; eating more meals at home; planting a bigger garden; and continuing Bootcamp via Zoom provides the consistency of working out 3 mornings/week.  The end result:  loss of weight (over 10lbs) and inches!  WIN-WIN!!

 Whenever I thank Megan for everything Studio ME has done, she tells me I need to turn the credit back around and give myself the credit for putting in the time and effort.  But let’s be honest:  If it weren’t for Megan’s commitment to all of us, I would not be putting in the time and effort. 

Studio ME, Megan and all of you have impacted my life for the better.  I am stronger, healthier and happier because Studio ME is a part of my life.  

The rewards are worth the financial commitment!”