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August 2026 - Member of the Month

Deirdre Howard

Pick up the heavy weights, ladies! You can probably lift just as much as the boys! And don’t worry about what anyone else is doing, just keep showing up"

  • Hometown: Westfield

  • What brought you to Roots: I was looking for a gym that offered a variety of classes at 5:30am...I need someone else to motivate me at that hour!

  • What do you do outside of Roots: I'm an Art Director and Graphic Designer, and most weeknights you can find me on the soccer field coaching my two kids teams. 

  • What's one goal you have at Roots or one goal you had that you've since accomplished? One goal I have is to stay consistent in getting to the gym before work, and to continue to challenge myself with new classes like the Bootcamp games or Spartan training classes.

  • What's your guilty pleasure? (Song, snack, show, etc.) Margaritas on the rocks and horror movies.

  • What is your favorite summer game? Dodgeball was actually so much fun during the Summer Games! And, of course, soccer will always have my vote.

  • What's your best tip for new members? Pick up the heavy weights, ladies! You can probably lift just as much as the boys! And don’t worry about what anyone else is doing, just keep showing up. 

Image by Milad Fakurian
Nominate a fellow Roots member who inspires you!

Each month, our staff selects one member to be featured in Tinkle Times and on our website, sharing their fitness journey to motivate others. Winners receive an exclusive Member of the Month long sleeve shirt and recognition for their hard work and dedication. The next Member of the Month could be YOU!

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