the hardest sh/t we do in life cannot be done alone.
The people we surround ourselves with day in, day out play a huge role in how far we get in life. We need those who always root for us — win, lose, or draw. Those who invest in our dreams as if they’re their own. And those who are better than us, inspire us, and also expect great things from themselves.
You push us. We push you. We all get better.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
The two founders met seven years before these doors officially opened, with Chris playing the part of personal trainer and Alex—unknowingly—the first Cut Seven test.
Alex was building her marketing career and lost sense of balance, gaining over 40 pounds. Chris led a triple-life as accountant by day, PhD student by night, and personal trainer every spare minute in between. Chris created a program based on his football conditioning at UConn—hard intervals, zero bullshit, and total body soreness. In six months, Alex lost sixty pounds.
Inspired by a seemingly impossible transformation, Alex got certified and over time their training sessions shifted to business meetings. Over the next few years they went from coaching eight athletes at gravel parks to crowds of 500 at Union Market and the Nike sales floor.
For seven years, they made each other better—through marriage, baby, and a shared business. Today, the Cut Seven team is built on the same foundation as their original partnership: We push you. You push us. We all get better.
Meet the coaches
Alex Perrin
hometown
Clifton, VA
favorite MUSCLE FOCUS
Arms / Abs
workout song that gets you going
Where The Hood At – DMX
what does team mean to you
Cheering for everyone in their life – Zero judgement, only support.
phrase you’re known for
Talk yourself IN!
Lexi
hometown
Wilton, ME
favorite MUSCLE FOCUS
Gimme that Back / Core combo
workout song that gets you going
Headlines – Drake
what does team mean to you
Getting better together. Everyone encourages each other, everyone cheers each other on, and everyone celebrates those big wins TOGETHER. It also means sharing the same goals, motivating each other to reach those goals, and holding each other accountable in the process.
phrase you’re known for
Finish strong!
Pam
hometown
Lancaster, PA
favorite MUSCLE FOCUS
Back/Legs
workout song that gets you going
Get Low – Lil Jon
what does team mean to you
Getting each other to the next level, whether it’s offering support or providing that extra challenge, and celebrating every win.
phrase you’re known for
Yes you can.
Jen
hometown
Falls church, Va
favorite MUSCLE FOCUS
Legsss / Asssss! And Heart
workout song that gets you going
Let The Beat Build – Lil Wayne
what does team mean to you
Team means shared responsibility and support to reach a goal. Surrounding oneself with others who will uplift and push each other to exceed expectations.
phrase you’re known for
“You’ve got this” “One rep at a time”
We are Cut Seven.
Not a gym. A team.