Success Stories and News
Chris is our FF Member of the month!
Hi Chris! Please tell us about yourself. My name is Christine DeMorat. I'm originally from Upstate NY, but moved to North Carolina in 1995 with my husband and kids. I've always been athletic and have done many running events, mud runs, triathlons and cycling events...
Thinking beyond the scale
Stepping on a scale is how most people measure their health and fitness progress. I like the scale. I think it's an important tool in the toolbox, but it's just one way to measure improvement. Don't overlook the positive changes that come shortly after beginning a...
Pursuing fitness goals during a pandemic: Ann shares her story.
Ann has been training with us for a couple of years and she has done an incredible job of consistently setting clear goals, while knocking them off her list one by one. About a month ago, she decided to create a new set of goals that were really going to take her out...
A Fitness Journey: Denise shares her story
Denise has been working with Figarelle's Fitness since February 2014. Since starting with us, she's lost 40 LB, 12.8% body fat, and 6 inches from her waist. At 55 years old, she is the strongest she's ever been in her life. To say that she is an inspiration is an...
Andy is our FF Member of the Month!
Hi Andy! Please tell us about yourself. I currently work as a librarian and I'm an aspiring blacksmith. I love being creative. I want to end up working with metals and have a full-time business hammering stuff. I am married to an amazing partner who challenges me to...
Jess is our FF Member of the Month!
Hi Jess! Please tell us about yourself. On a whim, my parents drove up the Alcan in a van to Alaska in 1983 while pregnant with me. I’m an Alaska kid from a big family, but I left the state for a decade and found my way back home a few years ago. I went to grad...
How to get fit while saving money
Getting in shape is difficult for anyone. If you're on a strict budget, it can feel even more out of reach. Many people mistakenly believe that living a healthy lifestyle is expensive, and this simply isn't true. Sure, buying a gym membership, and hiring a personal...
The Pain-Free Specialist Certification- PPSC course review
In early December, we had the privilege of attending the Pain Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC) course at Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance in Renton, WA with Dr. John Rusin. This is a two day certification course where you learn how to implement the...
Building Your Core with 5 Unique Exercises Part 2
This is the second installment of a post I wrote over a year ago. It's been a long time coming for How to Build your core with 5 unique exercises Part 2. Enjoy! 1. The Anti-rotation Dead Bug This is a twofer deal! You're training both anti- rotation AND...
The Pain of Change
This photo was taken in 2004 on my 22nd Birthday. I was almost 200 LB, the heaviest I’ve ever been in my life. I felt like complete shit on every level. Not only did I not feel well physically, I was mourning the loss of one of my closest friends who died in a...
Milena is our FF Member of the month!
Hi Milena! Please tell us about yourself. I am 20 years old, I currently work as a barista and a secretary. As of now I don’t really have any hobbies. My hobby used to be gymnastics and now I am too old for that. I do still love working out and being active. I’m...
Lindsay is our FF Member of the Month!
Hi Lindsay! Please tell us about yourself. Hi! I’m originally from Florida and am one of six kids. I am pretty close to my siblings and even though we are somewhat spread out geographically we talk quite a bit. I moved up to Anchorage about 2 years ago with my...