Where We SLAM
Barbecue Creek Park
10891 NC-17, Lillington, NC
Monday – Friday | 9:30 AM
Barbecue Creek Park is centrally located between Sanford, Cameron, and Lillington. The park offers a lot of open space to run and S.L.A.M. There are small paved area, some paths and hills to add fun dynamics to our classes. After class there are fun playground equipment for bigs and littles to scramble over.
Parking & Meeting Location
The parking lot is directly in front of a baseball field and next to the playground. We will meet and start at the cul-de-sac directly next to the parking area.
Questions? Contact Sarah Smalley..
Barbeque Creek Park
SLAM Boss
Sarah Smalley |sarah@sweatlikeamother.com
Sarah is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, and is certified in CPR/AED through the American Red Cross. Sarah also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Sarah found S.L.A.M. at Fort Leavenworth in 2017 when was pregnant with her son. (She doesn’t know motherhood without the S.L.A.M. Community!) In 2018, She moved back to the Cameron-Sanford area with her husband, Chris, and her son,Thomas. Here at Cameron-Sanford, she became an instructor while pregnant with her daughter, Anna Kate. She was thrilled to have the opportunity to take ownership of the Cameron-Sanford location in the Summer of 2020! Sarah’s favorite ways to “Sweat Like a Mother” are runs with her SLAM Sisters, Heavy Weights Workouts, and Chippers!
Pricing
SLAM Free Trial
- Perfect for those attending their first class who want to learn more about SLAM
- Expires after 1 use
5 Class Pass
- Good for those planning to attend class biweekly
- Expires 2 months after purchase
Monthly Unlimited
- Perfect for attending class often
- Cancel at any time with 2 weeks notice, pregnant moms may place a hold
The Cameron/Sanford Team
Sarah Smalley | Instructor & Owner
Sarah is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, and is certified in CPR/AED through the American Red Cross. Sarah also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Sarah found S.L.A.M. at Fort Leavenworth in 2017 when was pregnant with her son. (She doesn’t know motherhood without the S.L.A.M. Community!) In 2018, She moved back to the Cameron-Sanford area with her husband, Chris, and her son,Thomas. Here at Cameron-Sanford, she became an instructor while pregnant with her daughter, Anna Kate. She was thrilled to have the opportunity to take ownership of the Cameron-Sanford location in the Summer of 2020! Sarah’s favorite ways to “Sweat Like a Mother” are runs with her SLAM Sisters, Heavy Weights Workouts, and Chippers!
Alexa Smith | Instructor
Alexa is a former Division I and professional athlete with over 15 years of soccer coaching experience. She holds a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Certificate and a master’s degree in Health and Physical Education. She has been an ACE certified group fitness instructor since 2011 and also holds a Sports Conditioning Specialty Certification. In addition, she is CPR/AED certified through AHA.
Alexa created S.L.A.M. (Sweat Like A Mother) in Columbus, GA in 2011, and what began as one location has since expanded into many cities across the U.S. and abroad. She founded the affiliates in Columbus, Savannah, and Monterey, and now resides in Sanford, NC with her husband, Tony, and their three children—Destry, Velzy, and Zoya.
Her background as both an elite athlete and longtime coach gives her a unique perspective in training women at every stage of motherhood. She is passionate about helping women build strength, confidence, and community through movement. Alexa is especially excited to help lead Cameron-Sanford workouts, where she brings her expertise, energy, and heart to every class.
Her favorite ways to SLAM are swimming, soccer, running, snow/water sports, and—of course—sweating alongside her fellow #SLAMsisters in class.
Holly McKee | Instructor
Holly is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and holds her CPR/AED certification through the American Red Cross. She first joined SLAM in 2022 and has never looked back. With a lifelong passion for fitness and movement, Holly’s background in dance naturally transitioned into her love for group fitness. She officially became an instructor with us in 2025, bringing energy, strength, and a positive spirit to every class. Holly thrives in a high-intensity cardio workout but also enjoys challenging herself with heavy weights.
Outside of class, you’ll often see her biggest cheerleaders—her two children, Noah and Ellie—watching proudly as their mama SLAMs!
Brittani McDonald | Instructor
Brittani is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and holds CPR/AED certification through the American Red Cross. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Troy University. Her SLAM journey began in August 2022 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. With her twins, Reed and Reagan, starting school and many friends moving off island, Brittani was eager to find a new community and workout group. She jumped right in—and never looked back! Since PCSing to North Carolina in 2023, Brittani’s passion for encouraging, uplifting, and supporting others has been invaluable. With the support and encouragement of her husband, Mark, she proudly stepped into the role of Coach at Cameron-Sanford in November 2024, where she continues to share her love for fitness and community.