“Lisa is such a great person and she is so committed to her health and fitness and a pleasure to work with.”

-Monica Seles
Tennis Pro
Winning 53 WTA Singles Titles

"Our program made huge strides in all areas of conditioning under the direction of Lisa Reed. During the time she worked with our program, our team not only won four SEC Championships we went all four years without dropping a single match in the league."

-Mary Wise
Head Volleyball Coach
University of Florida

"Lisa will give you the training and nutritional tools to achieve the pinnacle of athletic and physique success!"

-Jose Antonio, Ph.D. CEO,
International Society of Sports Nutrition

"As a high school Athletic Director I look for extremely qualified and motivational instructors for my student-athletes, Lisa Reed fits the bill 10 times over!"

-Jimmy Sanabria
Director of Student Activities
Centreville High School

"Lisa Reed has a work ethic that is second to none. She's extremely passionate and her positive attitude is very infectious; she's an exceptional person that I have a tremendous amount of respect for!"

-Dave Balogh
Associate Head Coach
University of Florida Womens Tennis

"In trade magazines, Lisa is credited with being a major force in pro tennis player Monica Seles’ comeback. I attribute my improved body image and healthy lifestyle to Lisa.

One year ago, I admitted to myself that I was 12 pounds over weight (expanding slowly year-by-year), had minimal muscle tone (despite the many aerobics classes I had taken over the years), and was feeling slightly winded after walking up a flight of stairs. Needless to say, I did not like the situation. However, I was not about to give-in to being overweight with the concomitant health conditions common to middle-aged American women.

Last August, I placed third in the Southern States Masters’ Figure Competition (50+ years old), which entailed my walking on stage and posing in a two-piece sequined costume to display my toned physique! I barely recognized myself in the photographs taken at that event. What a difference from where I was the year before.

Lisa worked with me on a weekly basis both training my muscles and teaching me about nutrition and its importance in building muscle. Lisa’s knowledge of the science and research underpinning her field is outstanding. Her combination of didactic learning (Masters in Science) and many years of hands-on experience (national title contender and professional gymnast) has not only opened my eyes to the professional aspects her sport but more importantly, has made her nationally renowned in her field as a personal trainer and nutritionist."

-Dr. Camille Barry
Beeren & Barry Investments, L.L.C

"I was elated to hear of Lisa Reed’s appointment as the Director of Strength & Conditioning at the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. I have known Lisa since 2000 have admired her desired to not only challenge herself to become an excellent athlete but her ability to bring out the best in people around her. The students of this school will surely benefit from her knowledge and past experience. Hopefully one day, some of her athletes will compete in our organization, The Women’s Tri-Fitness, to challenge themselves the same way as Coach Reed."

-Al Rosen
President of Women’s Tri-Fitness
www.womenstrifitness.com

"I have been working out since the early 80's in San Diego. Lisa is the most supportive, directed, and creative athletic/conditioning coach to date. I love new challenges and Lisa is full of them!  Lisa has that rare ability to not only increase my interest and strength via new and intriguing exercises, but also to enhance my workout pleasure."

-Harriet Scheuermann
National Cathedral School
Department of Mathematics
Junior Dean

"Lisa consistently kept me motivated to work out not only doing cardio but with weights which I was hesitate about doing. She helped me make working out fun and enjoyable! She would send me emails and and call to see how my workouts were going to make sure I was on track. She is a phenomenal trainer and is always so positive!"

-Lauren Epperly
Group Sales Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

"There aren't enough wonderfully, positive adjectives to describe Lisa Reed. As a personal friend and former supervisor, her vivacious, caring, and gracious manner always make her a joy to be around. She is the ultimate motivator and consummate professional who goes out of her way to provide only the best for those students, clients and fitness competitors who are lucky enough to work with her. Lisa is a fiercely loyal friend who will always be your biggest cheerleader or an ever-present shoulder to cry on when you need kind and encouraging words. With her optimistic, winners-only attitude, unwavering confidence, and unstoppable, down-to-earth spirit, Lisa will go very far. I know I speak for a number of people when I say I am honored and blessed to know her, and call her my friend."

-Brenda "Meka" Gibson, CSCS
USAW Masters Weightlifting Champion

"Lisa has always been driven to succeed since I knew her in college. She brings a fire and desire to whatever she does. Lisa draws people to her and pushes them beyond their expectations."

-Bo Taylor, M.Ed.
Fitness & Aquatics Manager
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Daniel Island Club
www.danielislandclub.com
www.boknowsfitness.com

"After working with Lisa throughout high school, I was well prepared for lifting in college, to the surprise of my college strength coach. She taught me the importance of weight training and the correct form, as well as imparting a love of the weight room."

-Anna Barrett
National Cathedral School, 2005
Dartmouth College
Women's Soccer Team

"Lisa is addictive! She is part teacher, part motivator, part coach, but full-time friend. She makes me challenge myself to be better and stronger. Hang around with Lisa, and you'll find her blend of technique, exercise, and nutrition will become part of your life."

-Elizabeth Mullen
Media Relations Specialist
Washington National Cathedral

When I was finally sick and tired of being sick and tired, Lisa was there to teach me to eat properly, get and stay fit, and build the body I wanted. Her combination of personal example, motivation and encouragement, and simple, consistent training techniques restored my health and literally changed the way I live. More than 60 pounds off in just over a year and building muscles I thought were gone forever. Lisa taught me to achieve, not dream!

-Greg Rixon
Director, Office of Public Affairs
Washington National Cathedral

"Lisa Reed is a motivator and and inspirational figure in the weight room.She is committed to developing the strength, agility and overall fitness of her athletes and her clients. She is dedicated to the needs and aspirations
of those she works with and will always demand peak performance. Lisa will encourage you to set your expectations high and in doing so will help you meet your goals."

-Ashley Dean
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Northeastern University

"Not only did Lisa help me to achieve fitness for competition in highschool, she also showed me how wonderful it feels to always be in shape. In the NCS Weight Room, she showed us all the importance of exercise by patiently helping us to achieve our fitness goals, which ultimately helped our team to perform at its best. Although I no longer compete in college, I attribute my desire to be fit to Lisa's training. Her self-motivation is contagious. She constantly sends me workouts that make going to the gym fun. She is the perfect prevention from the freshman fifteen!"

-Ashley Speights
National Cathedral School 2004
University of Virginia

"I have known Lisa for 10 years, as a friend and colleague and you will not find anyone more passionate about training and leading a fit and healthy lifestyle. Live to be Fit is not her company; it is her life! If you want rock- solid, creative training programs combined with cutting edge nutrition and lifestyle tips, her programs will take you to your goals and beyond. Her passion will become your passion."

-Robert Lindsey, CSCS, USAW
Marketing Manager- Power Systems, Inc.

Coach Reed's background as a strength and conditioning coach, collegiate gymnast, and professional fitness competitor has garnered her the experience necessary to train individuals to their specific needs in pursuit of success. Lisa has overcome surgical setbacks and athletic challenges that enhances her abilities as a coach in the areas of fitness and strength and conditioning that enables her to have patience to adapt to the needs of her clients. Having known Lisa for over ten years in the strength and conditioning field - I know her to be respected, knowledgable, and highly saught after for her opinion by her colleagues throughout the country. Working with Lisa will put you in position to acheive the goals you set for yourself - if you are willing to put in the effort.

-Barry Kagan
University of Maryland
Strength & Conditioning Coach

I enjoyed working with Lisa during her time at National Cathedral School. She was always professional, energetic, and enthusiastic! She did a fantastic job working with our athletes in getting them ready for competition. She also gave our college-bound athletes a jump start in their preparation for intercollegiate competition. I miss her upbeat, positive attitude!

-Jane Degrenier
National Cathedral School Lacrosse and Field Hockey Coach

Lisa Reed is a fabulous teacher of fitness. She made significant improvements in the technical aspects of weight lifting with my oarsmen. I believe that we got faster on the water due to her skills as an instructor in the weight room. Lisa is also a great resource for training ideas especially in developing core circuits and creative ways of make exercise fun and safe.

-Ted Haley
Head Coach
St. Albans Crew

"No doubt about it, Lisa Reed is one of the nation's most gifted personal trainers. Her depth of knowledge of physiology, kineseology, diet/nutrition and general health is unsurpassed. After a three year hiatus from working out and healthy living; Lisa geared me up to be in peak shape at 41. I have never felt better or looked better and I am having a great time doing it. Inspring is the word to describe Lisa and I am truly grateful to call her a friend. When I need that occasional pick up Lisa is always there and she knows just how to motivate me. Thanks, Lisa... you're the best!

--George McConnel"

Dear Lisa:

It gives me great pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for you. As you may recall, Wren Cooper and I showed up at the NCS gym--both of us over the age of 75--totally out of shape, but willing to put ourselves in your capable hands. She had been retired for ten years; I was about to retire, but both of us were happy to use the NCS facilities as one of the perquisites of former faculty.

Wren and I were particularly delighted to see the individual care you lavished on us both. Our programs were somewhat different because of previous injuries; however, we were able to work side by side, which was enjoyable, and to encourage one another. At all times you kept an eye on what we were doing and set a pace which was appropriate to our physical abilities. Your lively sense of humor and good-natured banter was a plus in a situation which could have been monotonous. By the time you left NCS my blood pressure had fallen to 124/68 and my combined cholesterol number was 190. Not bad for an old lady!

Both of us are indeed grateful for all of your patient attention to us and wish you well in all of your future endeavors.

-Ruth Ann Williamson (Mrs. David, Jr.)
Bethesda, MD

While I've always enjoyed exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, I was stuck in a rut and was not seeing results. Once I began boot camp group sessions and then periodic strength training sessions with Lisa, I found a renewed excitment for working out and challenging myself to work harder. I definitely saw results, which was reaffirmed by family and friends and gave me additional motivation to try new exercises and approaches to working out.

Lisa is awesome -- she motivates you, pushes you to work harder, and is positive at all times. She listens to your goals and then works with you to help you reach them. And most importantly, you have fun, which makes you excited to be healthy. Lisa also emphasizes how being healthy is working out and nutrition, and finding a realistic balance that will work with your lifestyle and patterns. She is the best!


-Lindy Mochovak