Today we’d like to introduce you to Pamela Sargent.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Pamela. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Growing up, I was always into sports. I was a gymnast throughout my childhood, and played soccer, girls football, softball and then eventually basketball throughout high school. I guess you can say that I have always loved friendly competition! After high school, I went to Salem State University, and graduated with a Marketing and Advertising degree. I bartended after high school and throughout college to pay my bills, and decided to stay in the nightlife industry where I managed and bartended at two clubs in downtown Boston. It was hard for me to give up that kind of money and start at an entry level position at a marketing or advertising firm, so I didn’t.
When I was about 25, I started getting back into working out. I joined a local boot camp in the town where I grew up, and I loved it! I saw how quickly my body was changing doing those intense workouts, and how happy everyone around me was while working out. I had never seen anything like it before! Who knew working out could be fun? After that, I decided to switch gears. I studied and got my personal trainer certification, and began training at two local gyms. As a trainer, the bonds that you create between yourself and your clients are unlike any other, and it really makes those 4:30 am wake-ups a little easier.
After training for a few years, I decided that I wanted to open my own place. A space to train my current clients, and hopefully a whole new set of people. I searched for months and months, and finally found Limitless Fitness’ current home at 271 Western Ave. in Lynn Massachusetts!
We opened February 1st 2017, and will be celebrating our sixth month in business on August 1st!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Opening this business was a very nerve-racking process. I had days where I would wake up and question if I was making the right decision. “What if no one shows up?” “What if I can’t pay rent?” “What will people think if I don’t make it- will it ruin my reputation as a trainer?”
And then there’s always people asking questions. “Are you sure you want to do this- it’s very hard to be a business owner, you know. It’s your whole life”. They were absolutely right, Limitless Fitness is my life now, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Bottom line is, you can’t listen to other people. Trust your gut and go for it, the worst thing that can happen is you fail, but it’s not the end of the world.
Please tell us about Limitless Fitness Lynn.
Limitless Fitness is a boot camp, bodybuilding and endurance training facility. We specialize in strength training, and have recently shifted part of our focus to nutrition guidance.
Limitless Fitness is a safe place for clients to work out, meet friends, learn how to lose weight and build muscle, but most importantly feel good about themselves throughout the process. Gyms can be extremely intimidating for women, especially, and my clients have made that fear absolutely non-existent here. New clients come in daily, and instantly feel comfortable and welcome. I cannot thank my day one clients enough for making our vibe so incredible.
What am I most proud of? My team! These women have worked so hard for the past five months, dropping weight, losing inches, gaining confidence and making lasting friendships along the way. I couldn’t be prouder of what this business has turned into, and I owe much of its success to these amazing people.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
If I had to start over, I would have done nothing differently. Struggles and hardships are just roadblocks in life, and I believe that they not only make you stronger, but set you onto your path that you were destined to travel.
Contact Info:
- Address: 271 Western Ave., Suite 101
Lynn, MA 01904 - Website: Www.limitlessfitnesslynn.net
- Phone: 781-558-3377
- Email: pamela.sargent@limitlessfitnesslynn.com
- Instagram: Limitlessfitnesslynn
- Facebook: Limitless Fitness Lynn
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