Testimonials

"The best parts of Diva: getting it done early and having no excuses for putting it off all day, exercising with friends who motivate me, being outside."   ~ Betty

In the two years that i have been in the Diva Bootcamp program, I have lost weight and gained strength and definition. I also do personal training with Sherma twice a week. This has made a huge difference. As a Diva who walks, not runs, I can truly say that this is a great program. You get out of it what you put into it. Sherma, you are a great support and your encouragement always keeps me going. Thank you.    ~ Meg

“As a newcomer to Diva Fitness, I have to say how welcoming and supportive the ladies have been! I immediately felt the camaraderie that exists as we all work together to better ourselves. The first day, I thought I might puke or die. The second day, I thought I might pass out. The third day, I could barely stand and almost overdosed on Advil. The fourth day, I realized I would live and whatever didn't kill me, would make me stronger."   ~ Emily

“You've worked hard enough with me that I've really finally internalized that I have to "move" at least once a day, and if I skip one day, I don't skip anymore that week. I just ran in the Bulldog 5k, a fundraiser at St. Bridget's School, where my kids go and I - somewhat humorously -- came in first in my age group!!! With a very slow time, but hey -- I finished it and have a goal. The race got me back to "Yes, I have to train well and consistently for the Richmond 1/2 Marathon in November."    ~ Sarah

I have never been athletic, and have always had a hard time motivating myself to exercise. DIVA’s gives me the group setting I need to succeed, without the pressures of a die hard group of athletes to overwhelm me… and the ladies are some of the most encouraging I have ever met. I now find myself getting excited on my way to class in the mornings!”   ~ jod

This has been my lifesaver!!! I work full time, have two active, school aged children and once I get home from work, all my attention is devoted to my kids. Diva’s Bootcamp fits into my schedule – granted 5:30 am is a bit early but once you do it, you are done for the day! The group is fabulous – great, fun women. Sherma is tough but very motivational and encouraging. If I didn’t do this, I would be big as a barn and mean as a snake. This keeps me fit and sane. Thank you, Sherma!  ~ Torrey

I began Diva Fitness Bootcamp shortly after my 60th birthday. I have lost pounds and inches, and gained strength, confidence and an overall feeling of wellness. Sherma pushes us to be the best we can. I believe it has truly made a difference not only physically, but also, emotionally.   ~ Marilyn

Wow! That is what I say when I look at the picture hanging on my bathroom wall. It’s a picture of me, I do not have many pictures taken of me during that time in my life - you might know the one, your toddler playing next to you, so happy to be a mom, not real excited to have your picture taken - I was over weight - on the verge of having high blood pressure and my cholesterol was not near the 'good' numbers. That was me! Once the second child came along, it got worse! Then, reality set in, would I get to see my children grow up – if I did not change my habits? I started out slowly – walking around my neighborhood and changing my eating habits – sorta. That helped me loose some weight. I started to get excited. I signed up for the Monument Avenue 10k – 4 months away, I can do that 6.2 miles. Ha! Who was I kidding – I could not even run 1 mile without thinking that I was going to pass out!

Then it happened – I went to a cock-tail party one Tuesday in January. Started talking to a group of women and the dreaded exercise conversation came up. I looked at these women and thought; I am so out of my league. One of the women invited to me to go to ‘DIVA Bootcamp’ with them the following morning at 5:30am. I am a risk taker and thought I would give it a try. The next morning the alarm went off at 4:44am and I rolled out of bed, much to my husband’s dismay! I put on the warmest clothes that I could find for 36 degree weather and went. We started out by running or walking or better yet, crawling in my case to warm-up. We did all sorts of great different activities; jumping-jacks, running through cones, squat passes, sit-ups and more. Wait – this is only a 1 hour class, I thought that I was there for at least 3 hours and the thought of walking to my car – someone please help me! Somehow, I made it to my car. I was sore, a good sore. I had to join! These women are awesome, nice and so welcoming! I had to have what they had! I called Sherma and we closed the deal for me to sta rt the following Monday.

I can still look back when I could not run 1 mile nor do 10 sit-ups or even thank about doing 1 push-up and my body being sore and starting to change. It has now been 1 year since that cold January morning. I tell my friend and Sherma “Thank You – you saved my life”. I am 43 years old and in better health that I have ever been in. I am even training to run my first ½ marathon this March. The changes in my life are incredible; weight under control, physically fit and motivated to stay healthy! No more high blood pressure or cholesterol. It might sometimes be hard to get out of the bed at 4:44am and I might sometimes think that I need the sleep and then I remember. These are my friends, my support system, my coaches and my family does not like me if you do not go to Diva! My children remind me often – “My mom is a Diva and we are SO proud of her”! The best was when we were at dinner the other night and my two older children were talking about what they wanted to be when they grew up and the youngest at the tender age of 5 said - “I want to be like Mommy – a Diva”!

The old picture – it still hangs on the bathroom mirror to remind me, I never want to go back to being that person. I am strong, proud and love playing with my family! Thank you Sherma – I owe it all to Diva Bootcamp!  ~ Julie