Alison Wynn is an amateur triathlete who convinces controversial performance trainer Dr. Laura Stevens, to take her on as a client. Together they embark on a rigorous program combining cutting-edge physical training with experimental hypnotherapy in an effort to render Alison more competitive. Pushed to her limits and forced to explore the painful repressed memories of her mother’s suicide, Dr. Stevens’ regimen helps Alison post impressive gains and break through her own glass ceiling. Alison’s work, husband and daughter suffer the most, but no sacrifice seems too great to satisfy Laura’s escalating demands…