The Sweat Fixx Blog

Instructor Spotlight: Ellie Contreras

May. 28, 2026

Meet Ellie, one of the newest instructors at our Arlington studio! You can catch her coaching Wednesday 7AM GRIT and Friday 4:30PM ROW, where she brings an upbeat, motivating energy to every class. Ellie is passionate about creating a supportive environment that helps clients challenge themselves while still having fun.…

Are You Lifting Heavy Enough? The 2×2 Rule That Changes Everything

May. 24, 2026

If you’re strength training but not seeing the muscle definition, strength gains, or body composition changes you want, there’s a good chance you’re simply not lifting heavy enough. At Sweat Fixx Wakefield and Sweat Fixx Arlington, this is one of the most common things we see — especially with women…

Why Your Back Flys Are Hurting Your Neck Instead of Building Strong Shoulders

May. 8, 2026

At Sweat Fixx Wakefield and Sweat Fixx Arlington, we spend a lot of time helping members improve strength training form so they actually feel the muscles they’re trying to work — not just the tension that comes from poor positioning. Whether you’re lifting in a Sculpt class, personal training session,…

Stop Doing Bench Dips Wrong—Fix Your Form

Apr. 23, 2026

Doing Tricep Dips on a bench is one of the most common mistakes we see at Sweat Fixx Wakefield and Sweat Fixx Arlington. Bench dips look simple, but when done incorrectly, they’re not doing much for your triceps (and can even irritate your shoulders). We recently shared an Instagram reel…

Why Crunches Aren’t Enough: Build a Stronger Core with Functional Training

Apr. 19, 2026

If you’re searching for effective core workouts, functional core training, or ways to build real core strength, it’s time to move beyond crunches. At Sweat Fixx Wakefield and Sweat Fixx Arlington, we focus on training the core for what it’s actually designed to do—resist rotation, stabilize your spine, and support…

Sweat Fixx Instructor Spotlight: Stephanie Hom

Mar. 29, 2026

At Sweat Fixx, our instructors are the heart of our community, and Stephanie Hom brings incredible energy, enthusiasm, and positivity to every class she teaches. Based out of our Sweat Fixx Arlington studio, Stephanie leads Monday 5:30PM GRIT and 6:30PM ROW, where members know they’re in for a fun, challenging,…