Strength Programs Begin July 6th

Fairfield Strength Form and Function Summer Program begins this Tuesday July 6th and runs through August 12. The program meets on Tuesday and Thursday in the Fitness Center of Roger Ludlow Middle School. Our 4th summer of programming will prove to be the very best ever. Our cost is down from last year - 6 weeks for only $190! That boils down to less than $16 dollars per class (tax not included).

The price reduction is due in part to partnership with Connecticut's newest and best functional movement training center - Ash Creek Fitness. Ash Creek provides the technical support and web presence necessary to streamline the registration process so we can keep our costs low. WE CAN NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!! Ash Creek also provides the staff training and support necessary to provide the very best functional movement training to athletes of all ages and abilities. From Special Needs to D-1, to Pro - we provide individualized training at an affordable price. You don't have to pay the most to train with the best! Ash Creek also provides an ideal location for make up classes. Located waterfront on Ash Creek just over the line in historic Black Rock our location is the best kept secret in CT. Hidden in plain view we have the best site around, located behind the "Center for Green Building" on Route 1 just over the bridge.

While the price may be down the quality and content continues to increase in value. We utilize TRX suspension training systems (the same used by the US Men's and Women's Soccer Teams) to provide incredible core stability and total body strength. We also use a Z-Health Neural warm up before and during each training session. Our goal is to clean, pattern, and load movement using simple but effective training principles. This training model is very safe and extremely effective.

Over the years we have had the privileged of working with a full assortment of athletes and clients. From World Class Professionals (say hey to Dennis in Germany - using the TRX training he received form Fairfield Strength to prepare for his matches in German's Bundesliga, to our own special athletes whose improvements in functional movement continue to awe and humble our trainers (Go Matt, Harry, and Craig!!)

We have spent a lot of time working with our Lady Falcon Soccer players as well as players from Laurelton, and Joel Barlow. The injury prevention and sports hardening training we incorporate in our strength program has fixed many a broken premier soccer player.

We also have done some amazing things with LAX, football, and basketball players looking to get a head start on their seasons. With TRX movement starts with the breath, the hips, and the core - train athletically to perform athletically!

Our program is very simple but also cutting edge - we use core training principles that adapt to any population. It's not too late to get ready for summer, for fall sports, or just to become the person you have dreamed about - if you don't like the way you move we can help you change it - become stronger, more flexible, and resilient. The side benefits are also very good - weight loss (one of our clients has lost 7 lbs in the first 2 weeks while improving total body strength and increasing lean muscle mass), improved balance and coordination, firm abs, arms and legs, improved stamina and endurance.

Now for the down side - Space is limited. We are allowing just 8 participants per class - but the good side is that we have 4 classes which meet on Tues and Thurs - 845-1015, 1015-1130, 1130-1PM, and 1PM - 230. Sign ups are through Ash Creek Fitness - www.ashcreekfitness.com. You can sign up for the whole 6 weeks (12 sessions) for an amazing $190 (plus tax) If you are not sure sign up for a free class (the first class is always free) and if you are limited for time and or cash you can sign up in 4, 8, or 12 class increments.

Other Options - if these program hours do not fit your schedule or if the class you want to join is filled up we will honor these prices at Ash Creek. Just get a min of 4 friends or family members and we will for a class just for you at a time that is mutually convenient. If you seek one on one, or have special needs that cannot be handled well in a group setting - we have special prices for private sessions that can work in your budget.

The coolest part of this year's program is welcoming back some of our old trainers who have completed their educations, spent some time in the field, and now have headed back home. Alexa Rodriguez - former athletic trainer for the SHU men's soccer program and student trainer at Fairfield Strength has returned from a stint with a HS program in Gainsville Georgia - A-Rod will be working with our sport athletes and our special needs clients. Chris Barret is returning to us as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach - with a degree in nutrition. Both have worked with FS and exemplify the very best in all we stand for.

Regardless of our affiliation our goal is to provide opportunity - to bring together the learning and learned in a spirit of humility and respect to help improve total wellness, fitness, and quality of life. Our goal is to use fitness and sport as a medium to teach life lessons. And what we have found is that often as not we learn more than we teach, and receive more than we give. Have a safe, healthy and happy summer.

George Gomola - Fairfield Strength - Ash Creek Fitness

4 classes are $75, 8 classes are $140, and 12 classes are $190. Sign up at http://www.ashcreekfitness.com