Alliance Fitness Center

04/19/2026

Our newest episode of The Better Fitness Podcast is live:
“Starting To Run At 60” with AFC member Darlene Faust.

Darlene started running in her late 50s and went on to complete 12+ marathons, including five World Majors and a Boston qualifying time.

Then in August 2024, everything changed—cardiac arrest, open heart surgery, and a pacemaker.

Eight months later, she ran a half marathon. About a year later, she ran the New York City Marathon.

In this episode, we talk about building fitness later in life, staying consistent, and what it really takes to come back after a major setback.

If you need perspective or a push- this is it!

Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts by searching “The Better Fitness Podcast”.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-to-run-at-60-with-afc-member-darlene-faust/id1809452205?i=1000762249247

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wRCRBzPIhBBRUmifjra6C?si=D6g_ANk1REicobQWjSAw-g

04/15/2026

We’re hosting a Clothing Drive for Hope Rescue Mission all throughout the month of May!!

If you’re doing some spring cleaning, this is a great chance to give back. We’re collecting gently used clothing to help support individuals in our community who need it most.

Donations can be dropped off at the gym anytime in May!

04/13/2026

Learn to Protect Yourself 💪

Join us at AFC for a 90-minute self-defense workshop designed to give you practical tools to stay safe.

We’ll cover strategies to avoid dangerous situations (like running with earbuds, parking in dark areas, or traveling alone) but also teach you how to fight back if you need to. You’ll learn:

✅ How to throw a proper punch and kick
✅ How to use elbows and knees effectively
✅ The most vulnerable areas to target so you can get away safely

This class is for everyone! No experience required. Come gain confidence, awareness, and skills that could make all the difference.

📅 Sunday, 4/26 at 10am
📍 Alliance Fitness Center
⏱️ About 90 minutes
💰 $30

⚡ Spots are limited — message us or sign up at the front desk to save yours!

04/08/2026

Meet Adriane!

A lifelong Berks County resident, Adriane lives in Wyomissing with her husband, David, and their four children. For the past nine years, she has coached cross country at Wyomissing Area High School, where the boys and girl’s teams combined have earned a State Championship, multiple District III Championships, and a County Championship. When not coaching, Adriane also works at Fleet Feet West Reading as the Buyer since 2019.

With a strong passion for running and fitness, Adriane is a certified personal trainer and a dedicated competitor who has participated in races across the region for decades. As a trainer, her goal is to help her clients feel and live their best lives while becoming strong and fit.

Her raceportfolio includes the St. Luke’s Half Marathon, the Philadelphia Half Marathon, the Runner’s World Half Marathon, and, most recently, the prestigious ASICS Falmouth Road Race in Cape Cod, MA.

We are so lucky and happy to have Adriane on board! If you’re interested in working with her, send us a DM or give us a call at 610-376-2322.

04/05/2026

MyZone challenge starts MONDAY!!

If you have a MyZone and you are already registered in the app and have AFC is your selected facility then you don't have to do anything else! You are good to go.

To view the challenge:
- login into your MyZone app
- click "Menu" on the bottom right hand side
- click "Challenges"
- click "April AFC MyZone Challenge"

A few things to remember:

- This is a 4 week challenge that will end on May 3rd
- Hit at least 1300 MEPs during the challenge
- Blue: 2 pts/min, Green: 3 pts/min, Yellow/Red (hard): 4 pts/min
- 2 ways to win- highest total number of MEPs & most MEPs in Blue (zone 2)

Also, for the sake of this challenge, cleaning or yard work does not count. So please be honest and intentional!

What counts:
-Running
-Lifting
-Hiking
-Walking
-Classes
-Cardio Sessions
-Sports

If you want in on this challenge but don't have a MyZone yet, they are still on sale for $40 off!! So stop at the front desk and grab one this week!

Have fun and see you on the leaderboards!

04/04/2026

We will be closed Easter Sunday!

Have a great holiday everyone!

03/25/2026

Twice this month, Coach Collin & Coach Sarah had the opportunity to be a guest speaker for the “Fitness for Life” class at Penn State Berks- which is an honors level Kinesiology class.

They talked through how to feel confident walking into a gym, broke down the fundamentals of strength training, showed how to actually structure a workout, and finished with hands-on demonstrations so students could put it all into practice.

If there’s one thing we hope they took away, it’s this: you don’t need to have it all figured out to get started- you just need a plan, a little guidance, and the willingness to walk through the door.

03/25/2026

Congrats Gabe and Zach!

Congratulations to Gabe and Zach for competing and excelling at the WTSDA Spring championship this weekend! We're proud of the effort you put into your training and preparation and it showed!

03/25/2026

MYZONE CHALLENGE STARTING APRIL 6TH!!!

The goal: earn at least 1300 Myzone Effort Points (MEPs) throughout the challenge. Whether you’re in classes, lifting, or getting in extra cardio on your own, every effort counts.

We’ll have two winners:
• Highest total MEPs (with a cap on Zone 5 points)
• Most MEPs earned in Zone 2

This is a free challenge, but you’ll need a Myzone heart rate monitor to participate.

We just got a fresh batch of Myzone Switches in PLUS the brand new Myzone Max that just dropped. They will each be on sale for $109. (The Max retails for $149). If you’ve been thinking about getting one, this is the time.

ONE RULE: only intentional training counts. Lifting, running, walking, hiking, classes, sports get the green light. Cleaning your house or doing yard work does NOT count. So please be honest!

We will let you know once the challenge is ready in the app!

Stop by the front desk to learn more or grab your MyZone!

03/23/2026

is coming to 💪

If you’re a coach who wants to improve your on-the-floor coaching, this course is built for you.

CFSC isn’t just another certification where you sit and listen to lectures all day.

It’s a hands-on coaching course where you’ll actually practice:
• Demonstrating exercises
• Coaching movement
• Building structured programs
• Regressing and progressing exercises
• Communicating clearly with clients

Our goal is to help you become a better coach on the gym floor.

For over a decade, CFSC has been trusted by 25,000+ coaches across 30+ countries and used everywhere from private gyms to professional sports teams.

If you’re serious about your craft as a coach, this is one of the best investments you can make in your education.

Spots are limited.
Register here: CFSC.INSPIRE360.COM

03/23/2026

Small group training= Still great results but with a lot more fun and accountability!

Train with 2–4 people, get personalized programming, and split the cost- all without sacrificing the quality of coaching.

Grab a few friends or family and come see what it’s all about.

Call 610-376-2322 and mention this post to try 2 FREE sessions (new clients only).