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She’s Got Game: Sandie Simmons
The Edge Fitness Clubs is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlight inspiring women who are crushing their goals in and out of the gym! In this blog post, we're honoring Westland, MI Edge member Sandie for all her accomplishments! Here's what her trainer had to say:
"I would like to nominate Sandie Simmons for the She’s Got Game spotlight.
Sandie is the definition of resilience, strength, and leadership both inside and outside of the gym.
A few years ago, Sandie lost her husband to cancer. During that time, she was navigating unimaginable grief while also raising her son and continuing to show up for life. When she began focusing on her health again in 2023, she was at one of the lowest points of her life. What she has accomplished since then has been nothing short of remarkable.
Through consistent training, discipline, and an incredible willingness to challenge herself, Sandie has completely transformed her health and fitness. She has lost over 70 pounds, gained nearly 50 pounds of muscle, reduced her body fat by 25%, and lowered her visceral fat by five levels. But more importantly than the numbers, Sandie has built confidence, strength, and a fearless attitude toward challenges in the gym.
She approaches every workout with determination. She asks questions, pushes herself past limits, and never backs down from something that looks difficult. If I tell Sandie she can do something, she gives it everything she has until she proves it to herself.
Outside of the gym, Sandie is also crushing major goals professionally. She recently stepped into a significant leadership role during a merger at her company and now manages a team of over 40 people. Balancing that responsibility while continuing to prioritize her health and fitness shows the level of commitment and discipline she brings to everything she does.
Sandie represents exactly what this spotlight is meant to celebrate: women who rise through adversity, lead with strength, and continue to grow in every area of life.
She is a powerhouse, an inspiration to others in the gym, and proof that strength can be rebuilt even after life’s hardest moments."
~ Nominated by Sonja Atkins, Personal Trainer at Westland Edge
