SUCCESS STORIES

The changes in my body, in my emotions and in my spirit have been remarkable.  My life style has changed dramatically because of this group, and this weekly routine has become my life-line to stabilizing good, healthy strength in my body.  I have now been working with Marcela continuously...and it has been truly life changing to say the least, to me and to my family.   Her contributions to me personally I must say have been remarkable, as only those who have been with her know. “
--Lia Abinante, 38, Singer/Writer, Mother of 5

Marcela Washington and her SPARTAZON classes are magic.  Held on the beach in Playa del Rey, where else can you backpedal up and down sand dunes (ugh!) while watching dolphins at play in the ocean.  When I started Spartazon,  I was out of shape and had never enjoyed exercising, but I was determined to fight the lumps and bulges of middle age.  I went from being completely unable to run on the sand to being able to complete an entire mile run without a problem.  The classes have given me core strength along with a new energy and focus.  I am now at the point that when I go on vacation I do a mini ‘away’ routine of running and sit-ups.  If you knew me you would know what a total miracle this is.  I highly recommend this class, both for those who want to stay in shape, and those (like me) who want to get in shape. 

-- Lisa Zimble, 47, Independent Film Producer/Spartazon Enthusiast

I have never regretted making time for Marcela's sessions.  An hour with her and the gang is therapeutic in every way; mentally, physically, and emotionally.  Her confidence is well-earned; she really knows her stuff.  She’s not afraid of questions.  She's no babysitter, but she lifts you up. Her workouts are a natural anti-depressant/anti-anxiety, with should-be-illegal side effects, (hot body, sassy outlook, euphoria.)

--Heidi Mattson Whitbread, Writer/Mother

Spartazon gave me hope, renewed confidence in myself and the strength to look at myself and to start anew; and to boot I got a new career out of working out, I couldn’t be happier.  My life has changed in so many amazing and wonderful ways, I am not depressed anymore, and I can keep up with my kids, and even race them occasionally. My husband loves my curves, but this time it has shape and muscle definition attached to them. I can proudly say I have lost 55lbs and have gained a new way to live my life. I have been blessed with self-assurance in my new chosen career, a new body and a teeny, tiny, red string bikini waiting for me to put on in the summer. This is my story, and I am sooo sticking to it!!

--Jeanne Ortiz, 43, Yoga Instructor

“You are so skinny!  Why are you in a workout group?”.  People asked me that and the answer was that while I am, was and always have been thin, I have never been in good shape.  I have now gone through a transformation!   I can honestly say that my heart, my body and my mind are in good shape because of SPARTAZON.
 Spartazon is important not just for the exercise but for the support, the camaraderie and the laughs.  When you can’t do one more step up or you’ll die; it turns out you can when everybody else is trying to do it themselves and encouraging you to join them.  When you are running backward down a sand dune and thinking you look ridiculous, you are also realizing that your butt is looking really good after a few weeks of this! 

--Cas Donovan, 47, Film Producer