The Sweat Fixx Blog

Reverse Lunge Form: Are You Leaning the Wrong Way?

Sep. 3, 2025

Did you guess right? đź‘€One of the most common mistakes we see with reverse lunges is leaning way too far back. A lot of people think their torso should stay completely upright — but in reality, this overcorrection pulls the work away from your front leg and can put extra…

Is it safe to work out while pregnant?

Aug. 27, 2025

That amazing moment happens when you see those blue positive lines show up on your pregnancy test. After the initial excitement comes a wave of questions—one big area being: working out while pregnant. Is it safe to work out? Should I strength train and lift heavy? Does my heart rate…

How to Master Gorilla Rows

Aug. 23, 2025

If you’ve been coming to our TRAIN or GRIT classes at Sweat Fixx in Wakefield or Arlington, chances are you’ve already met one of our favorite strength moves: the Gorilla Row. Unlike a standard bent-over row, this exercise is performed with heavier kettlebells since the weights rest on the floor…

How to do Ball Slams the Right Way!

Jul. 26, 2025

You may have seen the recent Instagram Reel from our founder Elise (@elisecaira) showing two versions of the same ball slam—one executed with power and control, the other… not so much.  Did you guess which ball slam was done correctly? Hint hint its answer  B! This is a reminder for…

Member of the Month : Arianna Sullivan

Jan. 19, 2023

We are thrilled to announce this month’s bad ass member of the month and soon to be mama is….Arianna Sullivan! She is 37 weeks pregnant and has not stopped working out with us throughout this journey. She is such an inspiration to have in class, showing you can listen to…

Instructor Spotlight: Melissa Flanagan

Nov. 14, 2022

Instructor Spotlight: Melissa Flanagan! Melissa joined the crew recently and is already making her mark on this Sweat Fixx community. She is one of the hardest working people we know. She is the ultimate team player, bringing her positive energy everywhere she goes. Her creative classes and contagious positive attitude…