The Team at Fit

Sarah has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry teaching group fitness classes, coaching, personal training, and managing instructors. Sarah’s certifications include Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Youth Training Specialist, LiveStrong Instructor, and Powerlifting Coach, as well as other specialized areas of focus. She is excited to bring her knowledge and enthusiasm to the Fit community!

Sarah loves to be active, and when she’s not in the gym, you can find her on one of the many beautiful hiking trails in the area with her dog, or tackling an obstacle course race or athletic competetion with her friends!

Kathy Francis is a yoga & pilates instructor who has dedicated her career to service in education, wellness, and safety. She embraces a healthy lifestyle through yoga, Pilates, and meditation. Transferring this knowledge from generation to generation remains a guiding focus of Kathy’s work. She has been a yoga and Pilates practitioner for decades and enhanced her skills through training and certifications in yoga, functional aging, and Zen Barre. Kathy earned a Master of Science (MS) in Management with the Johns Hopkins University Police Executive Leadership program and Certificate of Completion in Crisis Leadership in Higher Education from the Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Certifications: CPR/AED, Registered Yoga Teacher RYT200, Functional Aging Institute, and Zen Barre Instructor

Madison is a fitness instructor with a lifelong movement background, including 20 years of dance training, half-marathon completion, and several years immersed in Crossfit. She earned her Crossfit Level 1 coaching certification in 2019 and began coaching shortly after.

After relocating frequently due to her husband’s Army career, she shifted from high-intensity training to group fitness, focusing on longevity, proper form, nutrition, and a sustainable healthy lifestyle. She’s passionate about helping people move well, feel strong, and stay consistent – no matter their season of life.

Outside the gym, she’s a mom, dog-lover, and Ohio native who enjoys outdoor activities, time with family, and advocating for special education students.

Originally a Chicago native, Lyd has called Boonsboro home for the past decade. She has been an athlete for most of her life, from high school through college and into her adult life, sharing her passion for fitness and her infectious energy with everyone she meets. In her role as a group fitness instructor, Lyd is infamous for her “aggressive encouragement”, pushing participants to exceed their own expectations through role modeling and positive coaching. As a personal trainer, Lyd’s clients love her for her focus on their individual needs and her commitment to helping them achieve their goals. 

Lyd’s many certifications include ACE Personal Trainer, Les Mills Body Pump instructor, and MOSSA Group Power instructor. She specializes in functional fitness, pre-, post- and peri-partum training, and active aging training programs. As an avid runner, Lydia also has extensive knowledge of training plans for any distance and fitness level. Your next PR is her goal!

Outside of the gym, Lyd enjoys an active lifestyle with her husband and four kids, running, hiking, tackling obstacle course races and smashing ninja competition courses. You can find her running the streets of Boonsboro, playing with her kids at Shaeffer Park, or enjoying a bite and a drink at one of the local spots in town. Say “hi” and get ready to have a friend, coach, and cheerleader for life!

Julia loves Fit! She started coming to the gym when she was 14 years old and joined the team in 2018. She has worked in the Kid Care room and at the front desk. Her bubbly personality is an asset to Fit In Boonsboro. Come in most evenings and be greeted by Julia!

Melissa is a Maryland native who loves art, animals, and sweet treats! She is CPR certified, lifeguard certified, and has worked with children since her early high school years. You can find her in our Kid Care, ready to engage our youngest members in creative activities, or at the front desk greeting our mid-day members. 

Outside the gym she is a dog mom and artist with a passion for jewlery and upcycled outfits. Be sure to check out her earrings of the day when you stop in at Fit!