At The Distance, our sole purpose is to infuse fun into fitness. Our ahead of the industry approach to fitness goes beyond your muscles…tapping into your mind and belief in YOU! We combine simplicity, impact, and empowerment when programming workouts, creating a unique journey toward your fitness goals. We don't solely focus on physical transformation but also strive to enhance your mental and spiritual well-being.

Together, we empower you to achieve lasting results that revolutionize your mind, body, and spirit. Our community is like no other…supporting and encouraging you right where you are while celebrating you as you grow…muscles and minds.

The Workouts

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Give the Gift of Fitness Fun ~

Give the Gift of Fitness Fun ~

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Strength Training

Babes and Barbells is a powerlifting programming mash up designed to introduce you to the barbell AND challenge you to go get those UNLIMITED GAINS! Lifting 3 days a week while following the provided programming has proven to be the perfect compliment to our higher intensity classes. Space in each session is limited to 16 babes.

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Personal Coaching

For a decade I’ve been coaching people to unwind their minds and learn who they are and what strategies they need in their days to live their best life…I’ve designed countless programs for all kinds of people in all ages and stages of life to do just that…in person or online you can learn how to manage you!

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Commit to Fit

Every winter we offer a 4 month long challenge for you to grow YOU! Muscles and Mind. Customizing a plan that aligns with what’s most important to you! Commit to Fit has options for everyBODY regardless of where you are on your journey to fitness…these tools help you get to where you want to go!

 FAQs

  • Absolutely! Our workouts are made to be shifted and unique to you! Our coaches work with you in small class settings to make sure you feel comfortable and confident from the moment you walk in the door! 

  • We are a mashup gym. A mashup of different kinds of programming with building strength and endurance being the foundation of our methods!! We primarily use dumbbells in class settings that you pick for the wheelhouse you are in. There is no prescribed weight to use or time standard to meet. However…there are goals and windows of opportunity and growth always!! Muscles and minds kind of growth. 

  • We totally understand. And we’ve all learned together over the last 12 years we’ve been on our little corner of Manchester. That’s what fitness is!! It’s leaning new skills, movements, lifts, and ways of life!! Being open to learning is the ONLY prerequisite for joining our community!!! 

  • Yes! Check out our Muscles and Minds programs, made for anywhere, anytime.

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