The Rough House

🔥 TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: SHANA 🔥

This month we’re proud to recognize Shana as our first-ever Trainer Spotlight at The Rough House.

For more than 4 years, Shana has been an important part of our team, helping members build strength, confidence, and consistency while creating a positive, welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

When we asked members and teammates what makes Shana special, the responses were overwhelming. Again and again, people described her as positive, encouraging, motivating, genuine, and someone who truly cares about the people around her.

What stands out most isn’t just the results she helps people achieve—it’s the impact she has on the people she works with every day. Her energy, encouragement, and ability to connect with others have helped shape the community that makes The Rough House what it is.

Shana, thank you for the dedication, positivity, and heart you’ve brought to our gym over the last 4+ years. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do and for the impact you’ve had on our members, your teammates, and our community.

❤️ Help us show Shana some love in the comments!

🥉We’re honored to share that The Rough House has been named the 3rd Best Fitness Center/Health Club in West Suburban Living’s Best of the West Awards 2026.

What makes this recognition especially meaningful to us is the company we’re keeping.

Many of the gyms and fitness centers recognized have multiple locations, larger staffs, and significantly more resources. We’re a small, independent gym built on hard work, relationships, and a community that believes in showing up for us and one another every day.

This recognition belongs to everyone who makes The Rough House what it is—our members, parents, athletes, supporters, and especially our incredible trainers.

The knowledge, passion, and genuine care they bring to the gym every day are what make this place special. We couldn’t be more grateful for the team we’ve built.

Thank you for voting for us, supporting us, and helping us prove that you don’t have to be the biggest to make an impact.

We’re incredibly proud to represent Lombard and grateful to be recognized alongside some of the best fitness facilities in the western suburbs.

❤️ Thank you, Rough House family.

P.S. We’re incredibly grateful for 3rd place...

But if anyone wants to help us move up a spot or two next year, we won’t argue. 😉💪

🎉 We’re excited to welcome Lisa Ramos back to our training team! 🎉

Many of our longtime members already know Lisa, and we’re thrilled to have her back leading classes at the gym. Lisa brings more than 27 years of healthcare experience as a registered nurse, along with a lifelong passion for fitness and helping others live healthier lives.

A former NPC bodybuilding competitor, Lisa is passionate about helping people build strength, confidence, and healthy habits that last. Whether your goal is to get stronger, improve your endurance, lose weight, or simply feel your best, Lisa loves being part of that journey and celebrating every success along the way.

You can find Lisa teaching our Monday and Friday 6:00 AM classes! 💪

A few fun facts about Lisa:
🏈 She loves cheering on her 13-year-old son at his sporting events.
🚴 She enjoys biking and spending time outdoors.
🐾 She’s a proud dog mom to two Lhasa Apsos, Rocky and Xena.
📺 And when it’s time to relax, she enjoys a good Real Housewives binge-watch session!

Be sure to say hello and give Lisa a warm welcome back when you see her in class! ❤️

🥗🍝 June Snacks Are Here 🍝🥗

Think pasta salad is just a side dish? Think again.

This month’s snack lineup is packed with protein, fresh flavors, and enough substance to be a meal all on its own:

🔥 Smoky BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad
🌿 Grilled Summer Pesto Pasta Salad
🇬🇷 Greek Pasta Salad

Whether you’re looking for a post-workout refuel, a quick lunch, or a grab-and-go meal, these aren’t your average pasta salads. Each one is loaded with fresh ingredients and bold flavors to keep you fueled all summer long.

Stop by and grab them before they’re gone!

Big congratulations to Marypat for winning our Local Love gift basket during our Lilac Time promotion! 🪻💜

During the promotion, members could bring a friend to workout for free and earn raffle entries for a basket filled with gift cards and goodies from amazing local Lombard businesses.

We couldn’t be happier that Marypat’s name was picked. She has been such a huge supporter of The Rough House since the day she became a member — always spreading the word, welcoming others, and bringing positive energy into every workout.

Anyone who knows Marypat knows how supportive she truly is, especially when it comes to the people and businesses she believes in. She’s kind, encouraging, and always fun to workout with.

Thank you, Marypat, for being such an important part of our community. We’re lucky to have you at The Rough House. 💜