“That was – honestly – one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done”, said Mike, an athlete at Headstrong Fitness. “How do you feel?”, asked the coach. “Great – I wasn’t sure if I could even make it through one station, let alone an hour…but I did – That was awesome!”
Followed by sweaty high-fives and congratulations, this is not an uncommon conversation between coaches and first-time members (or athletes, as they are referred to at Headstrong). Headstrong Fitness had a soft-opening a few months ago and has been building momentum ever since. On November 12th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. there will be a Fitness Block party celebrating the official Grand Opening of Headstrong Fitness as well as welcoming their neighbors, The Pad Climbing Gym to their new location. The end of Ricardo Ct. has been affectionately nicknamed “Fit City SLO” and will house Headstrong’s elite training facility, CORE Dance, and The Pad’s brand-new Climbing Gym. Both The Pad and Headstrong have a passion for creating strong empowered communities and have partnered up to offer a membership to both locations for one low price. To celebrate, they are throwing the block party of the year– there will be fun competitions, food, drink, vendors, and some great prizes!
Headstrong was founded by Robby McLaughlin, a US Army Veteran born and raised in San Luis Obispo, and started from humble beginnings as a garage gym. As word spread and the reputation grew it was time to expand to a new 3,000 sq. foot facility at the end of Ricardo Ct. Giving back to the community and helping people reach their goals, inside and outside of the gym, has always been a passion of Robby’s and a core value at Headstrong. Every Saturday at 9:30 am Headstrong opens its doors to the public for a free community workout and every month partners with a non-profit to raise money or in-kind donations.
Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or a seasoned gym goer looking to try something new – Headstrong is worth a look. The coaches take a unique approach to movement and bridge the gap between multiple training methods to create balanced, strong, healthy athletes and individuals while focusing on injury prevention and rehabilitation through strength.
Come check-out The Pad Climbing Gym’s new location and celebrate the official Grand Opening of Headstrong Fitness Nov 12th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Try your skills at fun fitness competitions, check out some amazing local vendors and see what all the buzz is about!
About Headstrong Fitness: Headstrong is more than a gym – it’s a community, a mindset, a way of life. They bridge the gap between human performance and proper movement, ensuring that every athlete reaches their goals safely and effectively. Their goal is to strengthen the community while making fitness fun and accessible to everyone. Headstrong Fitness offers small group training classes all day long, as well as access to specialized strength and conditioning equipment with their open gym program.
For more information visit headstrongfit.com or find them on social media @headstrongfit.