A Look Back at 2025: Raising the Standard Together

As we reflect on 2025, Tanya and I are filled with pride and gratitude for what this year represented at Real Fitness Sarasota. This was a year of intentional improvement, which raised our standards across programming, accountability, communication and care for our space, all while staying deeply rooted in the community that makes RFS what it is.

None of this happens without you. Thank you to our members for continuing to show up, trust the process and invest in yourselves and in this community.

Programming Evolution & Variety

One of the biggest upgrades this year was the transition to PRVN programming, which brought a higher level of structure, intention and long-term progression to our training. Along with this, we expanded variety within the gym by offering both RFS Pump and RFS Compete programming.

RFS Pump created additional opportunities for members to build strength, improve muscle endurance and support longevity. RFS Compete provided a more advanced training track for athletes looking to push performance, refine their skills and prepare for higher-level competition.

These additions allowed us to better meet our members where they're at - no matter if their goals focus on performance, longevity, confidence or simply feeling better day to day - while still maintaining a unified training culture throughout the gym.

Accountability, Goal Reviews & Committed Club

In 2025, we became more consistent and intentional with goal reviews and accountability check-ins. This ensured our members had regular opportunities to reflect, recalibrate and stay aligned with what they want to accomplish inside (and outside!) our four walls.

We also launched the Committed Club, which created a culture of consistency and ownership around attendance, effort and engagement. Watching our members lean into this commitment and support each other along the way has been incredibly rewarding!

Community Highlights & Events

Our community truly shined this year:

• The 6 AM Crew stepped up in a big way. They helped rebuild our running bridge and restored it to a solid, reliable foundation - an inspiring example of teamwork and pride in our shared space.
  
  
• We hosted The Gauntlet, an in-house competition that brought energy, fun and friendly fire to the floor.
  
  
• The 2025 CrossFit Open was a huge success! We ran it in partnership with three local gyms, which created an exciting, inclusive and well-organized Open season.
  
  
• We continued to see members step into the HYROX arena, with strong representation and more athletes already signed up for April's Miami Beach race.
  

Communication, Mission & Visibility

Thanks to the leadership of our Marketing Manager, Rachel, our message became louder and clearer than ever in 2025. Our social platforms now reflect who we truly are! They share our mission, vision and values, plus authentic community moments, celebrations and engagement.

This improved communication has helped strengthen connections within the gym and beyond our walls.

Facility Care and Equipment Investment

We believe that taking care of our space is taking care of our people. This year, we:

• Began quarterly professional maintenance for all major equipment, including barbells, rowers, runners, bikes and SkiErgs.
  
  
• Implemented weekly professional cleaning, two deep cleans per month and weekly front desk and bathroom cleaning to ensure a consistently clean, safe and welcoming environment.
  

These behind-the-scenes improvements have made a big difference in the daily experience for our members.

Looking Ahead to 2026: Expanding Access, Strength and Support

As we head into 2026, our focus remains clear: make fitness more accessible, more supportive and more sustainable for every stage of life!

Kicking Off the Year With Momentum

We’re starting January with powerful programs in the pipeline:

• A Habits Challenge designed to make the “basic stuff” easier: sleep, nutrition, movement and consistency.
  
  
• An Open Prep Seminar Series that's open to all, which covers topics like:
  
  
  • Barbell technique
    
    
  • Mindset and competition prep
    
    
  • Movement efficiency
    
    
  • Training smarter, not harder
    

New Program Launch: 60+ Strong

We are excited to launch 60+ Strong, a new class designed specifically for individuals over 60 who want to:

• Build confidence in the gym
  
  
• Ease into strength training
  
  
• Maintain or regain independence
  

Reflecting our commitment to long-term health and inclusive fitness, this class will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 to 11:40 AM.

Community Competition and Events

• In February, we'll run the annual CrossFit Open and continue to build on this year's success.
  
  
• We’re excited to support even more members competing in HYROX Miami Beach and beyond.
  
  
• Our members can expect more in-house events and opportunities to train, compete and connect together.
  
  

Facility Improvements

Last but certainly not least, we have several building and facility upgrades in the works. While timelines can be unpredictable (as always!), we’ll share more once they’re complete and worth the wait.

In short, there's so much to look forward to in 2026. We're deeply grateful to continue growing alongside you, and we're honored to be part of your fitness journey. Thank you for being a part of the Real Fitness Sarasota family!

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