My relationship with my body, health, and fitness has definitely been a journey over the last nearly 50 years.

The most notable impact being the birth of my daughter and a shift in my entire fitness mindset from “How do I feel/look?” to “What can I do?” From there, a return to consistent strength training became my mainstay, grounding me through significant life changes and helping me to become more "able-bodied" than ever. Connecting with other women my age on health topics, it was clear that women KNOW that strength training is important, yet the percent of overall exercise time most spend with weights is negligible. I started to dig into what it would take for more women to consistently lift weights, and as I did, the need for a new brand of Women's Strength Training quickly emerged - louder and louder.  

ROAR offers a fresh strength training experience designed for women, one that I hope will inspire more women to become stronger, together.

Our space design was as important as our programming, because it was the complete experience of strength training that I wanted to shift - the sounds, smells, lighting, and company. Taking it a step further, we sourced and partnered with primarily women-owned businesses to stock the studio with delightful amenities. Finally, I made the decision to exclusively offer strength training - no HIIT, Cardio machines, Pilates, or Yoga. My mission is to improve the health of our community, not compete for it, and serving an unmet need is critical for that mission.

Our team - all woman and all believers that strength fuels our ambitions -in whichever area we decide to presently prioritize: personal health, creative pursuits, career, parenting, relationships, physical challenges or changes, etc. Employee #1- Meghan (see below), was an obvious first hire due to her warmth, wit , and capabilities that seem to have no end.

Join me at ROAR and let’s get Stronger Together!