Meet Julietta Longiotti

What originally drew you to join DropGym?

I was just about to graduate high school in January of this year, and knew that a lot of my time would be freed up. I wanted to be intentional with how I spent it. I have a history of some health and hormonal issues, and I'd heard about dropgym a few times. I had a desire to connect with, and feel at home in my body and get in some movement after a period of time hiding from intensity. It felt like after years of being told what to do in school, I had an opportunity to choose to take care of myself. I went to all 5 days of the trial week, it was so hard, but after that I immediately signed up for 3 months! The rest is history, and now I wish I could live at the gym, I love it so much!

What’s your favorite movement? And is there a movement in the gym that has spoken to you or changed how you approach your life?

I really enjoy lifting, pushing, and carrying heavy and challenging myself in that area. It makes me feel strong and capable when I test my limits.

When you feel most safe, loved and like your true self, what are three words that describe you well?

Sincere, exuberant, and compassionate

What does consistency look like for you?

Being intentional with my schedule and prioritizing the things that make me feel the most alive and connected to myself. Practicing diligence by doing something hard every day.

What are you most proud of yourself for facing in the gym?

I have some previous pain associated with movement, and especially running, from a time when my system was very unhealthy. Moving past that association and trusting my body again to recover well has been something big that I've faced.

What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?

Making the decision to leave my family and the place that I've grown up, for 6 months to do missions work with an organization where I'll grow my faith, get to know myself, travel, and do hard things! Putting myself in new and uncomfortable situations and trusting the process is huge for me.