One Bold Move Transformed Health & Life for Thousands

I discovered Rise Pilates Club at the last summer session of 2025. Working out with the sunrise was exhilarating.

Olivia Santelli’s story is quite remarkable. I’ll paraphrase what I have heard from her as best I can. Olivia talks while she teaches. I’m one among the crowd, trying to balance and strength train in the sand, as I listen to her directions and life stories along the way

Like many young people, Olivia was feeling lost and desolate after the pandemic. Not sure what to do, she gathered a few friends to work out at sunrise on Oak Street beach. Word spread. There are now thousands who gather at dawn to stretch, strengthen, release anxiety, and prepare for the new day ahead.

I’m inspired by Olivia’s story in so many ways. No matter how low you feel or how bleak any situation seems to be, there is always an opportunity in adversity.

I need to be reminded of this over and over again.

I’ll be at Oak Street Beach this Friday and the next eight Fridays that follow at 6:00 a.m.

Join me. It’s free — and life-changing.