“I have trained with Lisa for seven years, but she has worked as a personal trainer (owner operator!) for over 10 years. She has a full roster of clients in Virginia, Maryland and DC—from personal one-on-one sessions several times a week to drop-in boot camps for groups of friends.

So, I have heard it said before that some trainers “aren’t there to be your friend!”–meaning, they exist to make you work hard. Lisa takes the opposite approach. She is keenly interested in the ‘whole person’ with each of her clients, and certainly becomes your friend, cheerleader, your therapist (physical and sometimes emotional!), nutritionist, and your sounding board. — All while making you work extremely hard and getting real results for the most healthful you.

The physical aspects of her workouts focus on proper form and understanding what muscles you are working, why, and where you should “feel it.” She systematically works out upper body, legs, and abs in a deliberate order, with tailoring for each client, seamlessly weaving in cardio and strength. Her post-work-out stretching is the BEST.

The mental aspects of the same sessions focus on positivity, a healthy attitude towards exercise (we can never say “I hate [insert nay exercise or body part]”), and truly getting to know each client and their needs.

Her resume and education back up everything she does, with stints training Division I athletes at both Naval Academy and the University of Florida, personal training for tennis legend Monica Selas, and several championship seasons of her own on the women’s weight-lifting circuit. She comes to fitness as a former college gymnast and still does her signature handstands everywhere she goes.

I cannot imagine training with anyone else, and I actually look forward to seeing her, even at 5:30 a.m., even to do chin ups (which I hate but am not allowed to admit). It seems like such a small thing, but I also love that she also always looks great, with the latest matching fitness attire, her own perfect figure, which is an inspiration, and like 30 pairs of Ascics that always match her tops.”

Charis

Alexandria, VA

“My name is Monica Seles and I used to play professional tennis and reached the top of my sport. Through the game of tennis is how I met Lisa. I have know her for almost 20 years . I can’t speak highly enough of Lisa and to be transparent she has not asked me to write this letter but I offered as I think is an awesome person , best trainer ever ,very confidential and one of the hardest working persons I know. Lisa’s proven training method’s won me many tennis titles in my career but also the tools she thought me have stayed with me in my workouts, nutrition which to me is just as valuable as all my titles. Her positive attitude has helped me tremendously as they were days when I wasn’t the most motivated person showing up for workouts but her positive energy changed my attitude.

One thing that I always admired about Lisa is that she leads by example. She is a great team member and all my fellow team members really enjoyed working with her and the environment she created. I`m so happy that Lisa has moved to gorgeous Southwest Florida as a Floridian myself.”

Monica Seles

53 WTA Titles

“I suppose I’m like many others, whether they are in my age group (70’s) or not, who gradually let go of their shape and energy, thinking that “some day” they will get started on a program. My “some day” came when my daughter, Amy, put me together with Lisa Reed, who was helping her to achieve her own fitness goals. From my first day with Lisa, I knew that I was in for a real challenge, but her optimism, her positive attitude and her “Yays!!!” kept me going way past what I thought I could do.

Training with Lisa three days per week, combined with a commitment to working on my nutrition, has helped me lose about 30 pounds, and I’ve found that my strength and energy are increasing daily. I train with a terrific group of gals, and with Lisa we laugh and work and get stronger every day. I know that the years ahead will be so much more vital than I could’ve imagined, and for that I thank Lisa, with all my heart. And, I guess Amy is right…. it’s time to chuck those baggy pants and find something a little more flattering. Yay!!!!”

Denise

Alexandria, VA