Today we’d like to introduce you to Rebecca LeSaffre.
Rebecca, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I never exercised before my health took a turn for the worse in my 30’s. I started getting migraines and anxiety after I had my second child at age 33. I felt stressed and generally exhausted. I had heard exercise was good for you and might be able to help with my headaches and mood, so I figured I’d give it a shot.
I started going to a gym in my late 30s, where I worked out with weight machines and took a spin class here and there. I got to know the instructor, who helped me with new workouts at the gym. Slowly, I began to feel more relaxed and energetic. Then I changed my diet by cutting out fast food and not eating out as much which helped with my migraines. I was amazed at how great I felt!
At the time, I was working at a desk job. I hated sitting in one spot all day. The more I got into exercise, the more I started to research ways to improve my well being. That led to me decide I couldn’t sit at a desk anymore. So I decided to get certified as a personal trainer while I was still working at my office job in 2006. I was 43 at the time. Once I got certified, I quit and got a job as a personal trainer.
At age 50 I decided to get in the best shape of my life to be a role model to my children and prove that age was just a number. I did this by competing in the Fitness America Pageant – a body building/fitness competition. Wearing a bikini and walking in 5-inch heels on stage was completely out of my comfort zone, so I hired a coach to help prepare me for competition. In the end, I had placed in the Top 5 of my division, and can honestly say that it was one of the best experiences of my life. It gave me a sense of self-confidence I never had before.
After this experience, I realized that I wanted to inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle and achieve their fitness goals regardless of their age. I had the honor of opening my own studio, Everlasting Fitness, last year. The main focus of my studio is to help women realize age is just a number. I’m 54 now, and my clients are mostly in their 40s and 50s. I hear women making excuses: “I can’t do this,” “I have kids,” “I’m going through menopause.” I say believe in yourself! You really can do anything you put your mind to.
I try to create a community where anything is possible. I offer boxing classes, strength training, boot camps, even a workout based on Spartan races. It’s never too late to get started on this journey, and I am here to help you.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I think that the main obstacle I had to overcome when I decided to open my own fitness studio was how was I going to balance my work and family life. While being a mother of two will always be my top priority, I also need to build my business, and they are very supportive of that.
Everlasting Fitness – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
The main focus of my studio, Everlasting Fitness is to help people realize that age is just a number and that anything is possible. I try to practice what I preach. I got in the best shape of my life at age 50 and did a fitness competition, and now at age 54 I am training for a charity boxing match through Haymakers for Hope. I hope that by doing this it will inspire others to reach their goals as well.
Everlasting Fitness is NOT a gym where our members are just a number. We are a community that we have worked hard to build that is inclusive of everyone who wants to live a healthier, happier life. Everyone cares about each other and we all want to help the person next to us reach any goals that they have set for themselves! I feel that this is what sets me apart from others.
I specialize in non-contact boxing classes, strength training, boot camps, even a workout based on Spartan races.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
I define success as helping others achieve their goals, whatever they may be. I believe that you are not a true success unless you are helping others be successful.
Pricing:
- $99 for 1 month of unlimited classes
- $160 for a 10 pack of classes
Contact Info:
- Address: Everlasting Fitness
62 Montvale Ave., Suite Z
Stoneham, MA 02180 - Website: http://www.everlasting-fitness.com/
- Phone: 617-943-7432
- Email: rebecca@everlasting-fitness.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everlastingfitnessma/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everlastingfitnessbyrebecca/
Image Credit:
Rick Trottier
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