FierceMovement™

  • We are beyond thrilled to highlight Alissa Abramson as our September Client Spotlight. Alissa’s bright spirit, strong form, and consistent dedication never go unnoticed. She shows up with heart, not just for herself, but for everyone around her, lifting, encouraging, and inspiring our whole community. We’re beyond lucky to have you, Alissa, in our FierceCommunity! The way you come to every Fierce Foundations Workshop with a big smile and a ready-to-work attitude is truly amazing! 💪✨ We are truly grateful for you! 😊

    Instagram handle: @alissa_shea

    1. How long have you been coming to Fierce45?

    Since January 23, 2025

    2. What is your favorite move on the machine?

    Kneeling Crunch or Plank to Pike 

    3. How has Fierce made a positive impact on your life? 

    Fierce45 has become such a big part of my life in the best way. I’ve gained strength, confidence, and a much-needed boost of happiness in my day. It helps me feel balanced and energized, both physically and mentally.

    4. Why do you choose Fierce over another workout? 

    I came for the workout, but I stayed for the people. The real magic at Fierce is the community. The coaches and members are amazing. Everyone is so supportive, welcoming, and fun. I choose Fierce over other workouts because it challenges me, makes me feel strong, and the energy and connections are unbeatable. My Waze literally thinks it’s my second home… and honestly, it is!

    5. Tell us a fun fact about you! 

    I have a twin brother and I brought him to a Fierce45 class and I’ve never laughed so hard in my life (constant core burner) 😂and when I was in college I was training to be an mma fighter and stunt double in movies/tv shows.

  • All throughout August, we are thrilled to spotlight one of our amazing clients, Gabriella Lo Bello! Every time Gabriella walks through our doors, she brings a beautiful light into the studio and ALWAYS rocks the cutest workout set 🤩🔥 Her sweet smile, positive spirit, and fierce determination never goes unnoticed. Her form is ELITE and her commitment to showing up and giving it her all doesn’t just elevate her own practice; it uplifts our entire team and inspires everyone around her.

    1. How long have you coming to Fierce45? Since October 2024! 
    2. Favorite move on the machine? Hero or a good lateral lunge! 
    3. How has Fierce made a positive impact on your life? The community is so welcoming—it’s seriously the best. It’s one of the few workouts that makes me feel strong and keeps me coming back.
    4. Why do you choose Fierce over another workout? I’m all about the low and slow method. It’s tough but in a good way—and sometimes I think I even have obliques! And I love all the Fierce coaches!
    5. Tell us a fun fact about you! I once held a tiger… with the actual Tiger King.

  • From all of us on the Fierce45® team, we want to highlight an amazing client, Besmire Tetaj! Bes’s consistent presence, incredible energy, and deep dedication don’t just make a difference—they are the difference. Every time she walks through our doors, she brings a light that’s impossible to miss. Bes’s smile is contagious, her spirit is uplifting, and her fierce determination inspires everyone around you. Whether it’s Bes’s first class of the week or her fifth, she shows up fully, and that commitment motivates our coaches, staff, and fellow Fierce fam alike. Bes – we see you. We appreciate you. And we’re so grateful you’re part of our community!

    1. How long have you coming to Fierce45? It’s been almost 6 months! 🙂  
    2. Favorite move on the machine? I have a few favorites but the one I enjoy the most is Sprinter.  
    3. How has Fierce made a positive impact on your life? Fierce makes me happier. I love the energy and positivity the girls bring to every class. It’s so motivational and I really enjoy starting my day with that. 
    4. Why do you choose Fierce over another workout? Typically, working out gets really boring for me and I lose motivation easy but Fierce keeps it entertaining. All the girls have their unique way of training with their personalized playlists, Pilates moves and personalities. It makes me look forward to the next class! 
    5. Tell us a fun fact about you! I use to herd cows as a little kid when I would visit my parent’s property for the summer in Kosovo.  I also speak 2 languages.

  • WHY YOU SHOULD DO FIERCE MOVEMENT®

    Fierce Movement® is tried and truth with the results. When we say it’s hard.every.time. we mean it. For all our new students, we wanted to give you a little inspiration from the experts, aka our coaches. For our current students, sometimes you just need a little extra motivation – don’t worry, we got you. 

    “I love this method because it’s mentally challenging – listening to queues and positioning for the entire class and trying to not think of the work your muscles are doing. Physically challenging – holding poses my body says “WHAT ARE YOU DOING” and seeing results instantly is a huge motivating factor for me. My pace running has improved and I take way less breaks going down the mountain than I did in the past.” – Monica 

    “I loved the results of classical Pilates, but still needed to find time for the cardio side of my workout.  And that is when I feel in love with this method of fitness and began in Dallas, TX in 2013.  This method achieves the long, lean (but also strong) muscles and builds in cardio to the super slow movement with no impact on my joints.  ALL IN 45 MINUTES!!  I have not found another workout that shows such amazing results, on one machine, in such a short amount of time.  And for all of these reasons, I love this method.” – Daphne 

    “I haven’t found anything else that I equally love to hate and hate to love.  Other than ice cream and pasta. And if I want to keep eating ice cream and pasta in mass quantities, I must continue getting my ass kicked by every Fierce45 coach and client! I also love this method because I am continuously challenged mentally and physically.” – Bettina 

    “RESULTS! And the endorphin high. I feel unstoppable!” – Angela 

  • FIERCE MOVEMENT FOR ALL

    We had the pleasure of interviewing our resident physical therapist and Fierce Movement coach, Rachel Carter, for this week’s blog. Catch her in the studio for a great class and after for some help with recovery! 

    Q: How does the low-impact and high-intensity aspects of Fierce Movement allow you to do this method at every stage in life?

    A: The phrase “low impact” is key-  this means there is little to no compressive or shearing forces on the joints.  This means less wear and tear over time, which makes Fierce Movement appropriate for every age and phase of life- from pregnant and postpartum mamas, to pro athletes, to post-surgical and aging clients as well!

    Q: What does high-intensity and low-impact mean? What are the benefits of these types of exercises?

    A: High intensity means it’s effing hard. Your heart rate is UP (my HR monitor has read up to 178 BPM during class- similar to a sprint interval on the track or indoor cycling) But the combination of high intensity AND low impact is hard to come by in any form of exercise.  Fierce Movement is incredibly unique from that standpoint.

    Q: Is it easier to recover after a high-intensity low -impact work out?

    A: Absolutely- because higher IMPACT exercises like running, box jumping, or plyometrics cause more strain to the cartilage, ligaments and tendons. More strain means an increase inflammation not only in those tissues, but throughout the body.  Whenever there is an increase in inflammation, the body takes longer to “heal” and come back to baseline.  That being said, we do tax our muscle tissues in Fierce Movement in a very unique way and intelligent recovery should still be part of any training program.

    Q: If you’ve done Fierce Movement for a couple of years, what are some changes you’ll notice vs. doing a high-intensity & high-impact workout long term?  

    A: First, as our tag-line: hard every time, implies even if you’ve done Fierce for several years, you NEVER reach a plateau and it truly is still hard, EVERY TIME.  You will notice significant improvements in strength, core stability, muscle tone, body composition, posture, and fewer nagging aches and pains.