Meet Your New Neighbor: Treadfit Lands in Lemont
Photography c/o Treadfit Lemont
It takes a lot to find the perfect place to pursue your fitness goals. There are many gyms where we can find a good workout but what we’re really searching for is a good coach to motivate us and community with others. With the opening of Treadfit Lemont, Nora and Lauren have made the perfect combo.
We caught up with Nora Sheahan and Lauren Doig, owners of the new Treadfit Lemont located at 1056 State Street, Lemont, IL 60439. The unique, boutique gym and fitness class offers a workout class where clients alternate between treadmill and strength training, working as one to complete a one-of-a-kind workout from certified trainers.
Check out our interview and be sure to stop by to meet the entire team or sign up for a class!
From left to right: Nora Sheahan and Lauren Doig, owners of Treadfit Lemont
KG: So nice to meet both of you. How did you both meet?
NS: Our daughters are in the same 4th grade class but we had already known each other before school started through Treadfit Beverly. We had both been going there regularly since they opened 8 years ago. It is very much a community so you all get to know one another, which is why we are excited to bring Treadfit to Lemont! We love the family/community feel.
KG: It’s a huge family. Tell me, what is Treadfit? What makes it different?
LD: Treadfit is a boutique fitness studio that provides small group customized workouts from certified trainers. Traditional classes are 50 minutes in length and participants spend half the class working on cardio on treadmills and half the class on strength training. What sets us apart from other group fitness classes is we max out at 13 participants and all of our clients are doing the same thing at the same time. This allows for a more personalized approach.
At Treadfit, no class is ever the same. We welcome ALL fitness levels - walkers, joggers, and elite runners - everyone can go at their own pace.
In addition to our traditional classes we also offer 45-minute strength-only classes, Treadfit Express, which is a condensed 30-minute version of the regular class, and Treadfit for Walkers, although all fitness levels are welcome, you can modify at your own pace. We know that some may still find the traditional approach a little overwhelming, so this class is a little scaled back and is offered on Sundays.
KG: Why Lemont for your location?
NS: We both loved Treadfit so much that we became instructors in Beverly and eventually decided that we wanted to open a location. We spent more than a year searching for the right location and decided Lemont was the perfect spot — we just fell in love. It looks right out of a storybook and the community, the historic downtown, the schools, and all of the women-owned businesses sealed the deal.
It is just a wonderful community that we wanted to be part of and introduce Treadfit. There also is nothing quite like Treadfit in Lemont; With the community feel that Lemont has, we decided it was a no-brainer.
Instead of splitting in half, the entire 13 person class works out together
KG: What can folks expect when they attend a Treadfit class?
LD: A fun, motivating workout in a welcoming environment. You will never leave disappointed. All (ages 18+) are welcome.
KG: Any deals or specials that folks should try?
LD: Absolutely! All new clients receive a free 7-day trial to come check us out. Additionally, the first month of a monthly membership is free, and we offer a discounted 10-class pack to teachers and first responders — this includes firefighters, police, and healthcare workers.
NS: Folks can also connect with us for private group classes. We’ve already held them for Lemont Junior Woman’s Club and Lemont High School PTO. It’s a great way to get your friends together.
KG: What is your favorite thing to do in Lemont?
NS: Honestly, it could be anything. We love to explore downtown and have been walking around introducing ourselves and getting to know all of the owners of the stores, bars, and restaurants. Everyone has been so wonderful and welcoming.
KG: That’s right! The best place to be in Lemont is everywhere.
Check out a class at Treadfit Lemont this week! Classes are available to book online at treadfitlemont.com or through the MindBody app.
