About Fit4Life Health & Wellness in Virginia Beach, VA
We Built our Training Studio
Around You
Fit4Life Health & Wellness is our dream, built with you in mind. Our coaches are highly skilled professionals with top-tier communication skills and elite programming. Each coach brings a unique energy and skillset, but they all create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for beginners and experienced athletes alike.
This is Our Team
We are a group of committed full-time professional coaches, here to help you take your fitness and health to the next level. Through intelligent programming, encouraging instruction, and real-talk accountability, our coaches guide you from where you are to where you want to go.
Certifications
Founder’s Story
Hi, I’m Sherry. Fitness didn’t come naturally to me at first. I wasn’t a childhood athlete, and I didn’t step into a training studio until my 30s. For years my routine was simple: work, go home, sit on the couch, repeat. I felt tired, disconnected from my body, and knew something had to change.
When I finally hired a trainer, I quickly realized something was missing. I was being guided through machines without understanding the purpose behind anything we were doing. Instead of giving up, I got curious. I dove headfirst into learning everything I could about strength training, health, and performance and that curiosity turned into passion. During a visit home to Virginia Beach, my mom casually asked, “Why don’t you become a personal trainer?” The idea had never crossed my mind, but it stuck. Within a year, I earned my certification, left my corporate career, and began training full time. That leap eventually led me to open my first personal training studio in Northern Virginia.
Along the way, I challenged myself through bodybuilding and figure competitions, obstacle course races, and local events not just to compete, but to grow. Later, I returned to Virginia Beach to be closer to family and to build what had become my true vision: Fit4Life Health & Wellness. With more than 17 years of experience, I understand firsthand the physical and emotional challenges many women face from injuries and life transitions to the realities of peri-menopause and menopause. My mission is simple: to help women build strong, resilient bodies, regain confidence, and create vibrant, energized lives that last well beyond the gym.
Our Coaches
Becky
My passion for fitness didn’t happen overnight – it’s been shaped by years of experience, education, and real-life growth. Today, I’m proud to be a Personal Trainer at Fit4Life Health & Wellness in Virginia Beach, where I officially stepped into my role in December 2025. While this chapter is new, my foundation runs deep, with more than 20 years of experience in coaching, martial arts, and resistance training, and a journey in the fitness industry that began in 2010. I received my formal training at the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) in Raleigh, North Carolina, where hands-on, face-to-face education helped shape my approach to safe, effective training.
Over time, my philosophy evolved. In 2020, I made a pivotal shift away from an all-or-nothing, heavy-weight mindset and began focusing on longevity, recovery, and sustainable health – a change that transformed not only my own life but the way I coach others. The past several years have been dedicated to improving my personal health while deepening my understanding of how to support women navigating similar challenges. Originally from a small town in North Carolina, I restarted my personal training journey in 2023, relocated to Virginia in 2024, and continue to invest in advanced education.
I am currently working toward my ISSA Certified Master Trainer certification to further expand my knowledge and impact. My coaching style blends strength training, mobility, and total-body conditioning with practical, sustainable habits that fit into real life – not just a temporary phase. I believe fitness should build confidence, resilience, and long-term health, helping women feel stronger both inside and outside the gym.
Specialties
• Corrective Exercise
• Recovery & Mobility
• Strength & Conditioning
• TRX Suspension Training
• Exercise Programming & Periodization
• Glute Development
• Body Transformation
• Nutrition Coaching
• GLP-1 Weight Loss Support
I’m passionate about helping women move forward in their health journey with clarity, and confidence.
Brianna Vaughn is a highly skilled and certified personal trainer with over 7 years of experience working with women of all ages, and backgrounds. With her exceptional passion and expertise in the field of fitness, she has helped numerous women achieve their fitness goals and transform their lives for the better.
Bri’s exceptional abilities lie in her expertise in weight loss, strength training, and pre & postnatal training. As a mother herself, Bri understands the importance of maintaining good health for not just herself but for her babies as well. This is why she is highly dedicated to working with other mothers, guiding and helping them with their fitness goals while keeping in mind the unique challenges that come with being a mom.
Bri’s wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of fitness is backed by her certification as a NASM Certified Trainer, NASM Nutrition Coach, GGS Prenatal and Postpartum Trainer which ensures that she is up to date with the latest training techniques and methods. Her professionalism and commitment to her clients have earned her an excellent reputation, making her a top choice for women looking to achieve their fitness goals.
Whether you are a new mother or simply looking to make a positive change in your life, Bri is the perfect partner to help you on your journey towards better health and wellness.
Bri
Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard
At Fit4Life Health & Wellness, our equipment is intentionally selected to support safe, effective strength training for women. We use squat racks, the Torque Anker7 cable system, Concept2 rowers and SkiErgs, fan bikes, battle ropes, medicine balls, and functional tools to build strength, mobility, and confidence.
A Facility Designed for
Performance & Community.
Fit4Life Health & Wellness is a private, women-only strength studio designed for focused, distraction-free training. Our calm, welcoming space features small-group training areas and a dedicated Recovery Room with an infrared sauna, zero-gravity massage chair, and vibration plate.
Infrared Sauna – Our infrared sauna supports muscle recovery, circulation, and relaxation-helping reduce soreness and support overall wellness.
Zero-Gravity Massage Chair – The zero-gravity massage chair relieves tension, supports recovery, and promotes relaxation after training or a long day.
Vibration Plate – Our vibration plate enhances circulation, balance, and muscle activation, supporting recovery and strength in a joint-friendly way.
InBody Body – Our InBody scan provides a detailed breakdown of body fat, muscle mass, and body water, giving you a clearer picture of your health and fitness. It helps track progress, set goals, and guide smarter training and nutrition decisions.
That’s Us.
Let’s Learn About You!
We’ve had a blast telling you a bit about ourselves. But this isn’t about us, it’s about you. Your journey, your goals, your results. So let’s get to know each other, set some life-changing but attainable goals, and welcome you to our supportive community.
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