Having battled being overweight most of my life, and despising exercise, it’s amazing that I have become one of Sherri’s “regulars”.  I discovered Sherri six years ago when I was significantly heavier.  From day one, Sherri made me feel welcome and has inspired me every step of the way.  When I started the classes, I was literally too heavy to run, it was too taxing on my body.  I will never forget the day I started running for the first time in her class.  I had tears in my eyes, and Sherri literally dropped to her knees cheering me on! This year I will turn 40 and several months ago I was blessed with having my first child. I know in my heart, I would not have been able to have a healthy pregnancy if it wasn’t’t for the training I have been doing with Sherri.  She is not afraid to challenge you, even if you don’t want to hear it.  “Don’t show up and give me 50%”, “Do what you said you were going to do”, these quips stick in your head! Sherri not only works out your body, but she also works out your mind.  It’s a true physical and at times emotional release.  When I tell my friends about Sherri, I explain that she is like my own personal cheerleader! I feel blessed to have her in my life.

Dawn

I began working out with Sherri more than 20 years ago. I had tried various exercise classes in the past but always lost interest after a few sessions. What made Sherri different? She was fun. As a kid, I was always excited for recess, when I could go outside and play with my friends. Going to the gym is, for me, like recess. It is the break between work and home responsibilities. She makes each workout fun, but hard. She constantly challenges me with new moves, new ideas. Her banter during class is to push me to do my best each and every time. She not only provides an awesome workout, but she is also a source of sound nutritional and health ideas as well.
Ten years ago Sherri began raising money for St Jude’s Children’s’ Hospital. From the beginning I was on board to help in any way I could. Although I can not perform Hip Hop dance moves, I can provide help in other ways. The St. Jude Performance Committee is filled with wonderful people who volunteer their time to raise money for children stricken with cancer. I recently had an opportunity to visit the hospital and spend time with the patients.
It was truly a life-changing event.
Have you ever made a list of the people who have had the most influence on your life?  Sherri is definitely in my top five. I feel I am in the best shape of my life, both physically and emotionally, because of Sherri.

Thank you!!

Paula Smith

Amherst, NH

I LOVE Sherri’s Boot Camp! I never want to miss a class. If I have something else to do I cancel it. I jump out of bed in the morning to make sure I am on time no matter what the weather is.  Her Boot Camp class is very high energy and motivating.  She always pushes you to do things that you never thought were possible. I am seeing results faster in her boot camp class than doing weights and cardio for a year on my own.  She makes sure everyone is doing the exercises and weights with correct form so they are not wasting their time. You know you are getting individual attention even within a class. Sherri  always sends informative emails about exercise and healthy eating and  even took the time to show everyone how to make protein shakes for a healthy snack. I have had a personal trainer, worked out at a fitness center, done workouts on my own and I have never loved a program so much and seen better results than with Sherri’s Boot Camp!

Donna Montecalvo (mother of 2) North Andover, MA

I have been exercising for almost twenty years and Sherri is by far the best instructor I have ever trained with. Since I have been working out with Sherri, I have seen improvement in my strength, endurance, and overall health. Her workouts are fun, fast paced, and will leave you breathless – literally. Sherri has a passion for health and fitness and strives to continuously improve and find ways to challenge us physically.
For me working out with Sherri goes beyond the physical fitness aspects; Sherri is good for the soul. She is kind hearted, encouraging, and extremely generous. Her generosity is shown in many ways; though most evident through her fundraising efforts for St. Jude. Sherri is an amazing admirable woman, and I know that no matter where life/fitness takes me I am thankful to have come across her path.  Thank you for all that you do – you’re the best!

Kathy Pepin

From the moment I first walked into one of Sherri’s cardio kick-boxing classes I knew it would be like no other group fitness I had participated in.  From beginning to end she was just exploding with energy – pushing each and every person to their maximum potential, no matter their ability or experience prior to walking through the door.  Sherri possesses the talent to captivate everyone in a room, and to leave you feeling accomplished and ready to take on the world at the completion of her workouts.
As a former captain of the New England Patriots Cheerleaders, I had the privilege of exposing my teammates to Sherri’s amazing passion for health and physical fitness.  She came in one night to train us and to offer a different perspective on physical fitness from our standard dance rehearsals. Within the course of a few hours all of the girls were wishing she could be their personal trainer!  Her ability to motivate and inspire people to take action towards bettering their quality of life is truly remarkable. With passion and sincerity she dedicates so much of her own life to helping others – ensuring that their lives are long, healthy and fulfilling.  I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to train with Sherri and to be exposed to her knowledge and enthusiasm of health and well-being.

Quinn Spencer

Mother, singer and former captain of New England Patriots Cheerleaders