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We are excited to announce that in-person classes will resume next week on a limited basis!   Fondren Fitness is partnering with Fondren Church in order to make sure our community can stay healthy and work out TOGETHER in a safe space!  Fondren Church has recently renovated the building behind the church (facing State Street) into a community…

Meet Ty Park, the new head trainer for 180 Training! Ty is a graduate of Mississippi College, having received a degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science). After graduation, he began a career in the health and fitness industry where he trained individuals on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Ty has an experienced background in numerous areas…

We’re so proud of our community for working together to help maintain safe guidelines. We’re balancing implementing the recommendations we’re receiving with what we can do — like diligent cleaning and spacing out equipment — to help members stay safe. Here are some updates on our health and safety guidelines for re-opening:  Employees are screened…

Find out why we chose to spotlight Parks by reading his answers to our four questions for Fondren Fitness members! 1. Why did you choose Fondren Fitness as your workout home? It’s the perfect, convenient location for me between school and home, the facilities and equipment are very nice and clean, and the staff is friendly…

Fondren Fitness will be back open on Saturday, May 16, at 8:00 am! We want you to be safe, so we’re following the strictest cleaning regulations to keep our gym clean for you. New operating hours: 5am-2pm;3pm-8pm M-Sat and 8am-1pm;2pm-6pm on Sunday to allow for increased cleaning and sanitation in addition to our normal janitorial…

For this week’s Terry’s Take, I would like to discuss mental health, as this month is Mental Health Awareness Month.  We have increasingly become more aware of just how important mental health is and the many different mental illnesses that can affect our population.  Depression, suicide and various anxiety disorders are becoming more prevalent in today’s society…

Find out why we chose to spotlight Demarius by reading his bio and his answers to our four questions for Fondren Fitness members! Demarius is 29 years old, and he became a fitness enthusiast after losing over 50lbs. He is also a marathon runner and a bodybuilder! 1. Why did you choose Fondren Fitness as…

As we continue to self-quarantine, it is extremely important to focus on your physical and mental health.  This is a great time to establish better habits that will last once this has moved on, and to continue good habits you already had in place.  Here are a few guidelines and tips on how to be your best…

Find out why we chose to spotlight Sam Hearn by reading his bio and his answers to our four questions for Fondren Fitness members! I’m originally from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but moved to Jackson after school at Ole Miss and now work in state government. After a few sedentary college years, my wife, Elizabeth, and…

Find out why we chose to spotlight Christopher Bell by reading his answers to our four questions for Fondren Fitness members! Why did you choose Fondren Fitness as your workout home? I chose Fondren Fitness because it’s a locally owned small business located in the district where I serve and live. As a business owner,…