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Shannon - Easton

 Not your average gym experience in the best way possible! Strong on Center provides such a unique workout environment with a great variety of classes and caters to every fitness level. Kristen and Gary are fantastic and make each class different, challenging and fun! Highly recommend!

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Jonathan - Westport

Strong on Center, run by the amazing Kristen McGovern and indomitable Gary Smith, is a life-enhancing experience where these two professionals with deep knowledge of health and the body focus members on strength, mobility, flexibility, posture, longevity and more.

Classes are nimbly tailored in real time to all levels of fitness and experience, while private sessions are available for targeted work on specific issues or to accomplish key fitness or wellness goals.

In my case, Kristen solved my knee pain through a combination of unique exercises and stretches in private classes followed by focused massage by Gary. I was also able to set and reach my weight and body fat goals working with Kristen in private sessions.

Privates are a great way for serious athletes to work on a specific skill or area of strength, no matter what their discipline is.

Besides walking out of Strong on Center feeling energetic and healthy, I learn something each time from Kristen and Gary about longevity, diet, fitness and mindset that enhances my day and overall well being. For beginners or experts, I highly recommend SOC and the richness of what they have to offer.

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Jess - Easton

Strong on Center has become my sanctuary. Kristen and Gary are so knowledgeable and they offer so many class options. The strength classes have the perfect mix of weight training and cardio and barre and yoga classes instructed by Kristen are better than any I have done at an expensive specialty gym or fancy yoga studio. I feel so lucky to have found them and to be able to tap into their expertise on a regular basis.They care so much about each person they train and personalize every movement. It is truly a special place.

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Bart - Easton

Gary is fantastic to train with. He adjusts the pace and level to your specific abilities. He is a pleasure to train with. He is very knowledgeable and personable. I was very out of shape when I started. I am making good progress. Energy is up and doing much better. Thank you Gary and the Strong on Center.

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Gary Smith-Owner/Trainer

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I am Gary Smith, the co-founder of Strong on Center. I have been a personal trainer and licensed massage therapist  (#5586) for the past 10 years. Before that, I was on a semi-professional football team and made it to the NFL Combine. Fitness has always been a part of my life and I believe that combining strength training and stretching is the key to living a healthier, more vibrant & youthful life.  We bring that philosophy to life by providing both strength and conditioning classes complemented by flexibility and Barre classes.  At Strong on Center,  I teach private and group fitness classes to adults and kids.  I enjoy empowering people of all ages to be their best and strive to be better.  I train young athletes on and off-season to improve their performance on the field/court.  I love training and I truly love waking up every day because I love helping people feel great about themselves.  

 

Southern Connecticut - Exercise Science Major, 2007 Massage Therapy, EMT trained.  

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Kristen McGovern-Owner/Trainer

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I am Kristen McGovern, the co-founder of Strong on Center. I teach Barre, YoLift, Strength & Yoga at SOC.  As a certified Health Coach, I offer nutritional counseling and 21-day reset programs to all of our clients. 

 

I trained for and ran marathons for over a decade until an injury sidelined me from my running. I tried one yoga class and never went back. The synthesis of movement and deep connection with breath left me feeling so incredible, that I knew it would be something I would never stop doing.  My Yoga classes combine traditional asana and pranayama with twisting, balance work, and core/abdominal integration, providing an opportunity to explore the spiritual through the physical.  Since I was introduced to Barre, it has improved and increased my muscle tone and strength by utilizing the smaller muscle groups, creating long lean muscles. Combining strength training, yoga and Barre has made me stronger than I ever could have imagined.

200 Hour Yoga Alliance certification, Barre Certification, Y12SR 12 Step Recovery Yoga Certification, ISSA personal training certification, IIN Health Coach.  

 

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