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Strong on Center
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Barre studio in Fairfield, Connecticut
Relaxed fitness studio offering yoga and barre classes, along with strength training.
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 203-885-4940
- Website & schedule strongoncenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8–10 am |
| Sunday | 8 am–12 pm |
The classes they teach
“The positive energy here keeps me coming back, and for the first time, I’ve actually stuck to a program and I see the progress!”
“Kristen leads amazing yoga and barre classes and Gary’s strength classes are always hard work but fun- the tunes are cranking!”
“The group classes are fantastic and varied so you never get bored, and designed for all levels, making it easy to stay motivated.”
What's on offer
“The availability of different weights allowed me to heal this injury while continuing my workout.”
“Taking Kristen and Gary's classes have helped me control my back pain, made me stronger than I've ever felt, and have made me feel like a welcomed part of the community.”
What members say again and again
“The group classes are fantastic and varied so you never get bored, and designed for all levels, making it easy to stay motivated.”
“Taking Kristen and Gary's classes have helped me control my back pain, made me stronger than I've ever felt, and have made me feel like a welcomed part of the community.”
“Taking Kristen and Gary's classes have helped me control my back pain, made me stronger than I've ever felt, and have made me feel like a welcomed part of the community.”
“Strong on Center provides such a unique workout environment with a great variety of classes and caters to every fitness level.”
From the reviews
SOC is moving to a gorgeous new location in Fairfield and I couldn’t be more excited! I live in Easton and it’s only a 12min drive! There is much parking too! The vibes in the new space are great and the atmosphere is unpretentious.
I trained with Gary years ago, so when I found out he and Kristen opened SOC, I had to check it out. Kristen was super easy to communicate with and so welcoming which made the whole thing a no-brainer. I’ve got a few classes under my belt and I’m already excited to take advantage of everything they offer.
I am so grateful to have discovered Strong On Center years ago. Kristen and Gary are incredibly kind and supportive instructors who truly care about every member of the studio.
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.
Your first barre class at Strong on Center
New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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