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[High Five] We gave a High Five to Calla McCabe, a Master Instructor at The Megaformer Studio in Arlington, VA.

Wellcomm: Where do you work out?

Calla McCabe: You can find me working out at The Megaformer Studio, lifting weights, or walking with my dogs around Reston!

WC: What does wellness mean to you?

CM: I have recently entered into the third trimester of my first pregnancy, so wellness has taken a different form. In this phase of my life, wellness is as much mental as it is physical, focusing on things that calm me mentally and challenge me physically. This could be as simple as removing myself from people and conversations that no longer serve me or attempting to climb a flight of stairs, which has turned into the most challenging thing! But most of all, wellness to me has always meant taking the time to be selfish and address the needs of my overall health in both body and mind.

WC: What are your wellness goals over the next twelve months?

CM: To love where I am in this phase of my life, rebuild my core strength (shout out to Lagree), prioritize my own health (including sleep), and focus on fueling my body the right way to keep myself as healthy as possible.

WC: Who are some people who inspire you, motivate you, or keep you accountable when it comes to your wellness?

CM: I am so lucky to have been part of and coaching within the DMV fitness community for over ten years, which has introduced me to some of the best people who hold me accountable or reach out to when I need motivation! They include Michelle Martini, Owen Patterson, and, of course, Kylee Watkins.

WC: What advice would you share with someone looking to change their wellness routine?

CM: Your mind is your best motivator and your own worst enemy, but there is just as much strength in being kind to yourself as there is in squatting your PR every gym session! Most importantly, do not measure yourself against anyone else, including your own instructors and trainers. Between genetics, filters, and undisclosed procedures disguised as “diet changes,” what you see isn't always the whole picture. Focus on what your body can do, not what someone else looks like.

[WellcommATX Hit Event] Tuesday, October 27th: Running Rave

How do we pick our Hit Events? They’re curated exclusively for our WellcommATX Community from former High Fives. Each week, we’ll highlight one standout fitness event in the WellcommATX email. This could be:

These events will be shared with all Wellcomm email subscribers, but submissions from former High Fives who are subscribers are prioritized, ideally for events they’re organizing, leading, or personally involved with.

We’ll feature one event per week, so spots are limited. We’re grateful for everything our High Fives do for our fitness community and are excited to share these exclusive ongoing updates from the best of Austin!

Have an event to submit? Just send us the link to the event’s Instagram Post. That’s all we need!

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Go For It,

Your WellcommATX Team

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