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History of Farrell's Fitness Program
In August of 1989, after competing in the U.S. Olympic Sports Festival in Taekwondo, Lance Farrell moved to Des Moines, Iowa, and opened his first Farrell’s location. This first venue was a business idea that combined Mr. Farrell’s fitness facility and martial arts studio into one location.
In 2001, Farrell expanded his kickboxing-based fitness program to include strength training classes and a sound nutrition plan. With the introduction of this comprehensive fitness program, Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping was born.
Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping is a 10-week program to help participants quickly achieve a much higher level of fitness. The fundamental pillars of Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping are rooted in the philosophies Farrell learned from TaeKwonDo — discipline, self-control and respect. Teaching with positive influence allows the staff at Farrell’s to encourage each member, regardless of their level of fitness, to perform with extraordinary results.
In 2005, Farrell expanded the eXtreme Bodyshaping program beyond the local Des Moines market into a model that could be repeated throughout the U.S. Additional licensees were added, and the program grew to 11 locations in 2007.
After years of development, research and refinement, Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping became a franchisor in 2007, and all existing licensees became the first Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping franchisees. Today, there are 41 Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping locations in eight states.
Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping is not a business in a box. Farrell’s has a specific formula to help members transform their lives. It is a results-based fitness program for participants of any age, life style, sex or athletic ability, combating obesity and developing healthy lifestyle habits. Participants have a better outlook on life after going through the Farrell’s program — they gain inspiration and motivation in all aspects of their lives because they experience real results toward their goals.
Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping facilities continue to be a safe, loving and supportive environment honoring God and caring about the people who put their trust in the program.