March Athlete of the Month - Juley Salisbury

We are so proud of Juley Salisbury and all that she has achieved since starting her training program with us last April. ​

​Juley joined us with a number of her workout buddies from a local gym that closed and we’ve just loved getting to know Juley and her “crew”! Having a “tribe” of people who you can share in the common goal of committing to health & fitness can be a huge help in building momentum and sticking to your routine for the long term.  Juley has been working out with her group of friends for 10 years and I’m so happy that Wilcox Wellness & Fitness has provided a place where they could stay together in their commitment to their health.  Even better, since starting at Wilcox Wellness & Fitness, Juley has continued to make friends in the gym. 

​ Juley not only connects with the comradery of the community, she also contributes to it by offering up a little extra guidance or support to others in her group. It’s the attitude and spirit of people like Juley that creates the welcoming and supportive culture that we’re so proud of!

​Juley has some cardiac issues that limit her ability to push as hard as she wants to, but she’s always listening to her body and taking appropriate breaks to prevent her heart rate from getting too high.  When she first joined our training program she was concerned about attending the Strength & Conditioning Training Sessions for this reason.  We reminded Juley that everyone should work at their own pace, and that if a Strength & Conditioning Session is best for her schedule, and the session that her friends are joining, that she should also feel confident joining.  

​The trainer team is always prepared to help her slow down the movement when needed.  Juley’s communication about what’s working and not working helps the trainer team guide her in her session so that she can stay safe and feeling strong and confident.

Although, a decade ago Juley may have not seen herself as someone who feels comfortable in a gym setting, we are so happy that she has found her tribe and found our gym.  She brings an amazing attitude to every session and is often surprising herself with her own strength & power.  One of Juley’s favorite exercises is the Slow Squat Ball Slam, where we use a weighted sand filled ball, which is slowly raised up overhead as one ascends from a squat, and then powerfully thrown to the ground.  

​When Juley throws that ball to the ground she feels the ground shake beneath her and she feels strong and powerful.  She’s also working harder on choosing a slightly heavier weight, reminding herself on the regular that she’s much stronger than she thinks.

​We are so proud of everything that Juley has accomplished in her training program and just love having her in our community.

​Keep up the great work Juley and keep bringing that positive energy to every session. ​