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Lioness Fitness, 6200 Nesbitt Road, Suite F, Fitchburg, WI (2026)

01/06/2026

Happy new year, Lionesses!💜
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The kids are back at school (for the most part), the holiday decorations have been put away (for the most part) and our regular routines are in full swing (for the most part).
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I know the pressure is high this time of year! Every ad/post/newsletter is telling you to “get your life together!” Apparently, we’ve all been doing it wrong.
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Good news! It’s all bu****it.
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Is the turning of the calendar a good time to evaluate and reset your routines or schedules? Sure! Do you have goals or resolutions? Great! I’m certainly not discouraging you from taking those actions.
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Just remember that any of these routines or actions you want to change need to be done is small steps. This is not an overhaul of the whole system.
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Want to read more? Start with 10 min a day.
Need more sleep? Push back bedtime by 10 min.
Too busy? Pick one thing to hand off or eliminate.
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And now the biggest one this time of year… Do you want to start or solidify an exercise routine?🫣 This one can feel really overwhelming.
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So keep it small! Try walking 10 min a day, take the stairs instead of the escalator, park further away from the building or have a dance party once a day!
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If you need more external motivation and think a gym might be a better fit, shop around and find a place that suits your style of exercise with a group of people or environment where you feel safe and supported.
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And don’t overcommit on day 1. You aren’t going to go from 0-100 and actually stick with it. Keep it small and attainable, then increase if and when you are ready!
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If you’ve been curious about what Lioness has to offer and if we might be a good fit, we’ve got you covered! Brand new to Lionesses can grab our 2-week free pass and come explore! Meet the coaches, get to know our community and start to build strength even in a short amount of time.
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Questions? Reach out to us and let us know how we can help!
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Remember, you’ve got this but you don’t need to do it overnight.
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Have a grrreat day!🦁

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01/02/2026

We are so thrilled to be included in this year’s Brava Magazine Raves & Faves poll!🤩
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Thank you to those who nominated us! The official voting window has opened and you can vote EVERY day of January for Lioness! Grab the link in our bio to get started.
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You can find us under the “Health & Wellness” section under fitness studio. Plus there are tons of other amazing people and places you can vote for in other categories!
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Thank you for your continued support of our little gym and these strong women!💪💜

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12/23/2025

Happy birthday, Coach Jess!🥳 Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and expertise with the Pride! We love having you on our team! Hope you have a grrreat day!💜

11/27/2025

To our Lionesses near and far, we are so thankful for you and your continued support of our little gym. We hope this holiday season brings many joyful moments to you and your loved ones.💜

11/25/2025

Let's hear it for our final Lioness of November... Melissa!🥳

We did it! There are so many amazing Lionesses we could shout out each month, so be looking for the next bunch when we hit the new year!

For now, let's close out strong with this amazing momma! She joined the pride just over a year ago, and has been a consistent member of our 8AM Express classes ever since! She is a great example of a woman prioritizing her needs, even when it isn't always convenient. After a quick drop off at daycare (in our building), she runs over for a quick lift, followed by an outfit change before zipping off to work! She brings a great energy to each class, loves a new challenge and we are all fairly convinced her feet are made of trampolines. I mean, check out that box jump! We are so glad she joined the pride and can't wait to see what the next year brings for her!

Keep crushing it, Melissa!💪

Here's her story...

💜Tell us a little about yourself outside of the gym:
Outside of the gym, I work as the Assistant Director for Global Engagement in the International Student Services Office at UW-Madison. I get to work with students from all round the world, helping welcome them to the university, connecting them with peers and communities of support and creating opportunities for them to share their culture and experiences with others and also learn from each other. I love connecting people and helping them feel welcome and valued and I'm grateful that I get to do that as part of my job. I am a mom of two littles (4 1/2 and 2) and live my with husband and kids in one of the neighborhoods near the gym. In my free time, I like to do yoga, hike and spend lots of time outside, preferably in the sunshine. I also love cooking and trying new foods. I am a Badger volleyball season ticket holder and go to as many home matches as I can. To relax, I love to take a long bath, paint my nails or do something crafty like coloring or attempting to learn embroidery.

💜What brought you to Lioness and what keeps you here?
I wanted a place to get back into a fitness routine and learn how to lift weights. I was also looking for structure and accountability in my exercise routine. When I saw that Lioness opened up right next to my kids' daycare, I knew I had to look it up. The values and female-focused community really sold me. I have been part of predominantly female fitness groups before and loved it, so I knew I had to give Lioness a try. What keeps me coming back is the welcoming, supportive community and the low judgement, flexible staff and classmates. I am often running a few minutes late and would have been ashamed to show up late at other gyms or been locked out at the class start time and given up on coming back, but at Lioness I'm able to jump in and still make the most of the remaining time I had blocked off to work out and that helps me stay committed and not allow myself to cancel because I'm not perfect. It makes a huge difference. The ladies that work out here are also awesome and the community also keeps me coming back as well.

11/20/2025

Let's hear it for our next Lioness of November... Karen!🥳

I'm so excited to share Karen's story with the wider Lioness community! We first met Karen almost a year ago and immediately knew she was ready to commit to her goals and that building strength was a big piece of that puzzle. Since then she has been a staple in our 8AM crew and always brings a little something extra to the party. She connects with her fellow classmates, building relationships alongside her ever increasing strength. She recently hit 100 classes and we have no doubt she will hit more incredible milestones in the coming year!

Keep crushing it, Karen!💪

Here's her story...

💜Tell us a little about yourself outside of the gym:
I am a mom to a 7 year old extrovert, who we call Mr. Mayor, and a completely opposite but equally wonderful 10 year old introvert. They are the best of friends, and that's my greatest accomplishment as a parent (even though I'm certain it happened in spite of me, not because of me!). When I'm not wife-ing and mothering, I work for a national non-profit advocacy organization teaching school districts and states how to implement federal laws to support students experiencing homelessness. I love to walk, watch my kids play all the sports, and Badger basketball.

💜What brought you to Lioness and what keeps you here?
I've had some big fitness goals over the last two years, one of which included trying to build some muscles. I had been wanting to try weights for awhile, but I was way too intimidated to figure it out on my own. One class at Lioness was all it took to get me hooked! What I love most about Lioness is the community of incredibly supportive women and the friendships we've built. What I secretly love is the trainers who push me to do more than I think I actually can.

💜What is your favorite muscle group to work?
All of it! There is nothing like the feeling of getting stronger.

💜What are you most proud of accomplishing with Lioness?
Deadlifting 100 lbs! After joining Lioness, I not only feel stronger, but my mental health is better than it's ever been because I'm consistently exercising.

💜What is the fitness/wellness goal you would like to accomplish in the next 6 months?
My goal is to be able to do a lunge, get my back knee to the floor, and then get back up again.

💜What advice do you have for our newer members or those thinking about jumping in?
Come for the community and stay for the workouts!

11/13/2025

Let's hear it for our next Lioness of November... Shalon!🥳

What can I possibly say about this amazing Lioness? Shalon is a founding member of Lioness and has become a dear friend over the past 9 years! She followed us to multiple locations, stuck with us through the virtual years and we've been delighted to have her back in person at our new location! Unfortunately, she needs to take a step back to heal her shoulder, but will continue to be a role model for all Lionesses as an example of how strength training isn't the flashy, "quick fix" of so many other workout programs, but a lifelong commitment to maintaining a strong, independent, healthy, happy body and mind. We will miss her wit and sarcasm and can't wait to have her back when she's ready!

I couldn't resist using this throwback pic of her in our original Fitchburg location.🥰

You've got this, Shalon!💪

Here's her story...

💜Tell us a little about yourself outside of the gym:
My little family and I recently moved to Middleton with our gigantic golden retriever, where I’ve spent the last few months hauling large items around our house and schlepping kids back and forth between softball games. When I’m not at the computer working admin jobs or writing romance novels (which is what I’d prefer to be doing), I can be found stitching quippy (and sometimes) offensive phrases for a local gift shop. Making people laugh (or clutch their pearls) is my happy place. :)

💜What brought you to Lioness and what keeps you here?
I've been coming to Lioness classes on and off for nine years! Being able to bring my kiddos while they were so little was what drew me in. I stay because I love the workouts and the sense of community that you all offer. I’ve made some great friends here!

💜What is your favorite muscle group to work?
Lower body. I love a b***y workout.

💜What are you most proud of accomplishing with Lioness?
There’s no way I could have imagined myself lifting as much as I can right now. I would have never tried if not for the encouragement from all of our lovely trainers.

💜What is the fitness/wellness goal you would like to accomplish in the next 6 months?
With life being absolute chaos at the moment, my goal for the foreseeable future is to take a little walk everyday and physically make it to the gym once a week.

💜What advice do you have for our newer members or those thinking about jumping in?
There’s no better time to start than now!

11/06/2025

Dear, Lionesses -
Do you ever have stretches of time when it feels like too much work to put pants on? That was called October for me. So November is all about catching up and these shout outs are step 1! So get ready for a new featured Lioness each week in November.
Thanks for your understanding.😊

Let's hear it for our first Lioness of November... Kim!🥳

Kim just celebrated her 1 year anniversary with Lioness and will be hitting the 150 class mark in the next couple of months! Although she came to us a as a novice and hesitant lifter, it was clear she was ready to accept the challenge. She is always curious, asks great questions and it so much fun to watch when she reaches the next progression. Plus she does it all at 6AM before the sun comes up! We have no doubt she will continue to reach her 2025 goals and can't wait to see what she comes up with for the next year!

Keep crushing it, Kim!💪

Here's her story...

💜Tell us a little about yourself outside of the gym:
I am a mummy to an almost three year old independent, strong willed little person, and an equally strong willed miniature dachshund. I am also a veterinarian who specializes in pathology - I spend most of my days looking at biopsy specimens from animal tumors or performing autopsies. I love the outdoors, Lego, fantasy fiction, and cake (any)!

💜What brought you to Lioness and what keeps you here?
Having never been to a gym properly before, I was looking for a supportive, non judgmental, women’s only space. I stay because I found just that!

💜What is your favorite muscle group to work?
Legs!

💜What are you most proud of accomplishing with Lioness?
When I started at Lioness, I could barely deadlift the bar and I definitely couldn’t bench it. Now I join the Power class and honestly, if my high school P.E. Teacher could see me now… 🤣

💜What is the fitness/wellness goal you would like to accomplish in the next 6 months?
I would like to back squat my body weight and bench press 10 lbs more!

💜What advice do you have for our newer members or those thinking about jumping in?
Do the first free class even if you don’t want to! I have never felt motivated to exercise in my life but I always feel so much better afterwards, even if I am not 100% into the workout - I do it for my mind, my family, and to keep my aging body moving! Having a group of supportive, welcoming women to exercise with (even at 6am) makes it much easier.

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