January 8, 2017

Meet Ashley Beasley of Burn Boot Camp in Roswell

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Beasley.

Ashley, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
As a mother of two young children, I understand the struggle so many of us face when it comes to our own health. All too often we let ourselves end up on the bottom of the list of priorities. I am thrilled to be a part of such an amazing community that is changing all of that. As a former registered nurse, I have always had a passion for helping others. I’ve struggled with weight issues for the greater portion of my life and working long hours at the hospital, taking a call, and being up for many hours in the middle of the night left me struggling with a very disordered pattern of eating. After my first child was born I found myself extremely overweight, depressed, and generally unhappy with the way my life was going. I managed to lose the weight on my own but after my second pregnancy, the unwanted pounds wouldn’t budge. I tried everything to shed the baby weight but it wasn’t until finding Burn Boot Camp that I realized that it wasn’t just about losing the weight, that it was about becoming strong and healthy, both physically and mentally. Not only has my body changed, but my entire mindset about fitness and nutrition has transformed. Through this journey I have realized my passion for helping others is still very much alive. As an NASM certified personal trainer, I know that I am doing exactly what I am meant to do. I love the fact that I am able to impact others and help them to reach their goals. I am currently the head trainer at Burn Boot Camp Headquarters in Huntersville, NC. When the opportunity to bring this community to the North Atlanta area opened up, I knew I wanted to be a part of it! My co-owner, Victoria Ciresi, and I are so very excited to be able to assist you on your journey to becoming the very best version of yourself.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
My co-owner and I have a saying that “God is greater than our lows and our highs”. If you try to see the joy in everything, the good and the bad, you stay grounded in your mission. Having joy in the journey allows us to stay passionate about our goals and not get off course by any “struggles”.

Burn Boot Camp – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Burn Boot Camp is a community like no other. We specialize in five key areas as a business- Mindset, Nutrition, Burst Training, Strength Training, and Community. When you walk into a Burn facility you leave the stresses of life at the door and are encouraged to focus on your workout for the next 45 minutes of camp. This time is for you to take care of yourself and leave the world behind while you workout. We even offer free childcare, so moms don’t have to worry about finding a babysitter and can come in and focus 100% on their workout. We promote a positive mindset at all times in everything we do. You will be greeted by a certified personal trainer who focuses on each individual needs while training in a group setting. You will be encouraged to schedule focus appointments to discuss goals and align nutrition with those goals. Burn is known for its burst training style of training. Each time you step onto our amazing, low-impact floating floor you will receive a brand new workout that has never been done before. We not only emphasize our burst training, but we focus on strength training as well. Lastly, and most importantly, we are a community. We like to say that “we do life together!” You quickly learn that it is you against you when you workout and the women next to you are there to encourage you, push you to be the best you that you can be, and keep you accountable to hit your goals. Expect to receive a lot of high fives!!

What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success for myself and my co-owner will be measured by the number of women’s lives we can help change. We have become better moms, wives, women because of Burn Boot Camp. We are empowered women, empowering other women. Our passion is to develop a community that fosters relationships, encouragement, and motivation toward each other. We build each other up to promote healthy lifestyle changes and keep each other accountable! We feel confident that if we stay focused on the individual transformations (each person’s goals are different) then we will be successful!

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