West Little Rock is getting a shot of adrenaline with F45 Training, a new team-based fitness facility opening at 301 N. Shackleford Road.
So what’s F45 all about? It’s all in the name: “F” stands for functional training, and 45 represents the total time in minutes of all of training classes. F45 training has seen success with trainees all over the world by offering high-intensity circuit training classes developed from a database of more than 3,000 different exercises so members never get the same workout twice in one week.
We caught up with certified personal trainer Kristie Obert, owner of F45 Training West Little Rock, to find out more about the new venture and what she hopes to bring to the city.
What makes you get out of bed every morning and go to work at F45?
KO: The members, their smiles, their successes — small and large — are what get me up in the morning and get me going. If it weren’t for the members, we wouldn’t exists. We are great because of them.
How are your F45 trainers different from other gyms?
KO: The trainers help me stand out because they each bring their own unique personalities and experience to the classes, which in turn creates the positive team atmosphere we pride ourselves in. It’s not just a workout, it’s a social outlet. We want every member to feel as though they are part of something bigger, and that feeling is what keeps them coming back, making it easier to reach their fitness goals.
How do you hope F45 will impact the Little Rock community?
KO: Our hope is to provide the best personal training service in a team training environment and a positive impact on the Little Rock community. This type of training has the ability to bring together people of all fitness levels, and it allows them to interact, motivate and challenge each other and enjoy each other’s successes.
We are here to help you be the best version of you! I grew up as a competitive gymnast and one of my very first coaches told me, “There is no such thing as can’t, so take it out of your vocabulary. The only thing left is you can!” So I decided as a six-year-old that I can do anything I set my mind to, and that is how I approach my life, my members and their goals.
Some of F45’s key features include:
- F45 TV – keeps members on track with no guesswork and more confidence
- Unique equipment – more fun, more variety, engages core (No machines!)
- 2 certified personal trainers – offers more one-on-one instruction, motivation, etc.
- 37 branded workouts – full-body exercises customized to fit your style with no plateau
- Functional lifting – preps for challenges of everyday life like hiking, kids, sports, etc.
- High-intensity interval training – wastes no time with fat-burning cardio
- 45 min. program – fits easily into busy schedules (Three classes is only 1.3% of your week!)
- Group training – community-based sessions are more fun, exciting and affordable
- F45 app – makes it easy to book classes and manage your membership
- LionHeart – heart rate monitor measures your workout, progress and intensity
- Upbeat environment – high-energy trainers help you look forward to your next workout
- Unlimited classes – continuity means better, faster results and an easily managed schedule
- Live DJ – the best way to do Saturdays
F45 Training will open in February in west Little Rock. If you want to learn more, visit the F45 website and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
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