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Lance
OWNER/CEO
I was a ‘husky’ kid with a bad stutter in middle school, kids picked on me. Starting in 1980, martial arts training at Iowa State University helped build my confidence and control my stutter. I eventually taught martial arts full time with 4 locations in Des Moines. That transformed into Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping in 2001. I’m humbled and proud that 47 locations, nearly 400,000 have experienced transformations with FXB.I can’t thank our instructors, coaches and franchisees enough for their leadership
I was a ‘husky’ kid with a bad stutter in middle school, kids picked on me. Starting in 1980, martial arts training at Iowa State University helped build my confidence and control my stutter. I eventually taught martial arts full time with 4 locations in Des Moines. That transformed into Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping in 2001. I’m humbled and proud that 47 locations, nearly 400,000 have experienced transformations with FXB.I can’t thank our instructors, coaches and franchisees enough for their leadership
Lance Farrell
Owner/CEO
Alyssa
HEAD COACH
Becoming an instructor, and assistant head coach, after 2 years of being a dedicated member of FXB Waukee was a huge leap out of my comfort zone, but also a way to boost my confidence. I’m still shy and reserved off the mat, but something magical happens when I put on that mic and it’s like a switch flips! I’ve learned from some incredible instructors along the way, who pushed me to my full potential, so to be able to do the same for others every day is the greatest feeling and also continues to push me to be my best. Just remember that YES YOU CAN!
Becoming an instructor, and assistant head coach, after 2 years of being a dedicated member of FXB Waukee was a huge leap out of my comfort zone, but also a way to boost my confidence. I’m still shy and reserved off the mat, but something magical happens when I put on that mic and it’s like a switch flips! I’ve learned from some incredible instructors along the way, who pushed me to my full potential, so to be able to do the same for others every day is the greatest feeling and also continues to push me to be my best. Just remember that YES YOU CAN!
Alyssa Miller
Head Coach
Jeff
INSTRUCTOR
Farrell’s has really helped me stay on target with my fitness goals. I love the Farrell’s approach to helping each other be more successful. We are family! I love seeing the transformation in each and every person who makes the commitment to be more fit. It’s my big “WHY” I love being an instructor.
Farrell’s has really helped me stay on target with my fitness goals. I love the Farrell’s approach to helping each other be more successful. We are family! I love seeing the transformation in each and every person who makes the commitment to be more fit. It’s my big “WHY” I love being an instructor.
Jeff Ostrander
Instructor
Michael
INSTRUCTOR
Farrell's helped me with my confidence and brought out my personality. When I started Farrell's, I was incredibly shy. I joined to work on my health and fitness and had no idea the additional benefits the program provided me. By gaining self confidence I became more able to take myself out of my “comfort zone” and interact with people, making new friends and a new career in the process.
Farrell's helped me with my confidence and brought out my personality. When I started Farrell's, I was incredibly shy. I joined to work on my health and fitness and had no idea the additional benefits the program provided me. By gaining self confidence I became more able to take myself out of my “comfort zone” and interact with people, making new friends and a new career in the process.
Michael Slomczewski
Instructor
Diane
INSTRUCTOR
I love watching people's day to day progression and feel great about being part of their transformation. Over the years, I've really benefitted from the confidence gained by leading classes and have truly appreciated the friendships I've made. The benefits of consistent exercise and following the FXB nutrition plan are key to my long term health plan.
I love watching people's day to day progression and feel great about being part of their transformation. Over the years, I've really benefitted from the confidence gained by leading classes and have truly appreciated the friendships I've made. The benefits of consistent exercise and following the FXB nutrition plan are key to my long term health plan.
Diane Bonnstetter
Instructor
Jane
INSTRUCTOR
Farrell’s has changed my attitude toward exercise, nutrition and so much more. I’ve been a strength instructor for many years now, and I love seeing others reach - and surpass - their goals. Farrell’s is truly a community, focused on seeing everyone succeed!
Farrell’s has changed my attitude toward exercise, nutrition and so much more. I’ve been a strength instructor for many years now, and I love seeing others reach - and surpass - their goals. Farrell’s is truly a community, focused on seeing everyone succeed!
Jane Johannesen
Instructor
Michelle
INSTRUCTOR
I love teaching Farrell’s classes because of the energy of the students. Helping motivate the class and then seeing that energy come out when punching the bag, or using a higher resistance bands is very rewarding to me. It helps fill my bucket for sure 🙂
I love teaching Farrell’s classes because of the energy of the students. Helping motivate the class and then seeing that energy come out when punching the bag, or using a higher resistance bands is very rewarding to me. It helps fill my bucket for sure 🙂
Michelle Ponsor
Instructor
Justin
INSTRUCTOR
As a Farrell's instructor, one of the things I've gained is the confidence to be in front of others and lead the class. As an introvert, this was huge for me. I love "paying it forward" to students and inspiring them like I've been inspired! Farrell's has also enabled me to do some things physically and achieve some goals that weren't possible before, especially through my passion of climbing
As a Farrell's instructor, one of the things I've gained is the confidence to be in front of others and lead the class. As an introvert, this was huge for me. I love "paying it forward" to students and inspiring them like I've been inspired! Farrell's has also enabled me to do some things physically and achieve some goals that weren't possible before, especially through my passion of climbing
Justin McKeever
Instructor
Katie
INSTRUCTOR
Teaching at Farrell’s has enhanced my ability to connect with people and broaden my avenues to build confidence in myself as a leader. I enjoy interacting with people, challenging each person and motivating them to do it for themselves.
Teaching at Farrell’s has enhanced my ability to connect with people and broaden my avenues to build confidence in myself as a leader. I enjoy interacting with people, challenging each person and motivating them to do it for themselves.
Katie Faeth
Instructor
Joe
INSTRUCTOR
Being an instructor provides great opportunities to connect and encourage people. It also causes me to hold myself to a higher standard. When that alarm goes off at 4:30, sometimes it’s hard to get up and get going, but seeing the commitment and effort of those around me gets me going!
Being an instructor provides great opportunities to connect and encourage people. It also causes me to hold myself to a higher standard. When that alarm goes off at 4:30, sometimes it’s hard to get up and get going, but seeing the commitment and effort of those around me gets me going!
Joe Richards
Instructor
Lisa
INSTRUCTOR
I have the privilege of interacting with a diverse clientele, becoming a significant part of their journey towards healthier living. Being an instructor offers a unique opportunity to inspire positive transformations in their lives, an experience that leaves me profoundly grateful.
I have the privilege of interacting with a diverse clientele, becoming a significant part of their journey towards healthier living. Being an instructor offers a unique opportunity to inspire positive transformations in their lives, an experience that leaves me profoundly grateful.
Lisa Stannis
Instructor
Amy
INSTRUCTOR
After being a consistent FXB member for 2 years I decided to start teaching classes as a way to give back and push myself out of my comfort zone. I love seeing members push themselves and achieve their goals! The relationships I've made with other instructors and fellow members is what keeps me coming back every morning at 5am!
After being a consistent FXB member for 2 years I decided to start teaching classes as a way to give back and push myself out of my comfort zone. I love seeing members push themselves and achieve their goals! The relationships I've made with other instructors and fellow members is what keeps me coming back every morning at 5am!
Amy Llewellyn
Instructor
MJ
INSTRUCTOR
I love cheering people on and celebrating with them as they work towards and reach their goals. Teaching at Farrell’s gives me the opportunity to work with others on their fitness journey and to help them fine-tune the details. Lifting others up just makes me happy!
I love cheering people on and celebrating with them as they work towards and reach their goals. Teaching at Farrell’s gives me the opportunity to work with others on their fitness journey and to help them fine-tune the details. Lifting others up just makes me happy!
MJ Holmes
Instructor
Todd
Director of Training and Programming
Todd is a 5th degree Farrell's U.S. Martial Arts black belt and is the first black belt awarded from Farrells. Todd started Taekwondo classes with Lance Farrell in the summer of 1982 at Guthrie Center High School, started teaching class in 1984 after Master Farrell relocated to Creston, Iowa, and received his black belt in 1986.
Todd is a 5th degree Farrell's U.S. Martial Arts black belt and is the first black belt awarded from Farrells. Todd started Taekwondo classes with Lance Farrell in the summer of 1982 at Guthrie Center High School, started teaching class in 1984 after Master Farrell relocated to Creston, Iowa, and received his black belt in 1986.
Todd Dorr
Director of Training and Programming
Julie
INSTRUCTOR
It is a blessing to be a part of the Farrell's team to help make a difference in the lives of others just like so many instructors/coaches have done and continue to do for me.
It is a blessing to be a part of the Farrell's team to help make a difference in the lives of others just like so many instructors/coaches have done and continue to do for me.
Julie Russell
Instructor
Jenny
INSTRUCTOR
I love instructing at Farrell’s! It is truly an honor to get to be a part of the journey for our members. I especially love witnessing the transformation of the mind of our members. Watching them grow in confidence from the nervousness and anxiousness of day one is so awesome! The best part of the transformation in the final photos is the huge smile on each member’s face. It is truly rewarding and I am so grateful to be a part of it.
I love instructing at Farrell’s! It is truly an honor to get to be a part of the journey for our members. I especially love witnessing the transformation of the mind of our members. Watching them grow in confidence from the nervousness and anxiousness of day one is so awesome! The best part of the transformation in the final photos is the huge smile on each member’s face. It is truly rewarding and I am so grateful to be a part of it.
Jenny Walker
Instructor
Kari
INSTRUCTOR
Leading class is an honor and privilege I don’t take lightly. Each time I put on the mic I think about each student and how I can help them achieve their goals on the mat. Farrell’s is a friendly, fun environment that encourages students through structure and support to achieve their goals. Farrell’s has enabled me to go out of my comfort zone to do things I didn’t even know were possible for me.
Leading class is an honor and privilege I don’t take lightly. Each time I put on the mic I think about each student and how I can help them achieve their goals on the mat. Farrell’s is a friendly, fun environment that encourages students through structure and support to achieve their goals. Farrell’s has enabled me to go out of my comfort zone to do things I didn’t even know were possible for me.
Kari Dejong
Instructor
Jamie
INSTRUCTOR
I really love the group environment that Farrell’s offers. I find it easier to motivate myself to reach my own “Level 10” when I see others pushing themselves during each class. That type of inspiring atmosphere is why I love instructing so much. I enjoy getting to know the members and forming a personal bond with each one. Everyone has a story and goals, and I get so much happiness out of seeing everyone striving towards those goals every day!
I really love the group environment that Farrell’s offers. I find it easier to motivate myself to reach my own “Level 10” when I see others pushing themselves during each class. That type of inspiring atmosphere is why I love instructing so much. I enjoy getting to know the members and forming a personal bond with each one. Everyone has a story and goals, and I get so much happiness out of seeing everyone striving towards those goals every day!
Jamie Friis
Instructor
Kat
INSTRUCTOR
Farrell's has truly been my "happy place" for over a decade! I have met some wonderful people, have had some incredible workouts, and have had the amazing opportunity to be an instructor & a coach. I love being part of a team that encourages, inspires, and motivates others to prioritize their health - both physically and mentally!
Farrell's has truly been my "happy place" for over a decade! I have met some wonderful people, have had some incredible workouts, and have had the amazing opportunity to be an instructor & a coach. I love being part of a team that encourages, inspires, and motivates others to prioritize their health - both physically and mentally!
Kat Schuster
Instructor
Scott
INSTRUCTOR
My wife Lynn and I joined Farrell’s in 2017. I had turned 50 and didn’t like how I looked or felt. I had no idea how much we would enjoy it. The people we have met and worked out with are like family to us. We push each other to achieve our goals. I became an instructor because I wanted to give back a small portion of what I’ve gotten out of it. I love helping push people to accomplish more than they thought they could. It is truly a blessing and a privilege to be on the mic.
My wife Lynn and I joined Farrell’s in 2017. I had turned 50 and didn’t like how I looked or felt. I had no idea how much we would enjoy it. The people we have met and worked out with are like family to us. We push each other to achieve our goals. I became an instructor because I wanted to give back a small portion of what I’ve gotten out of it. I love helping push people to accomplish more than they thought they could. It is truly a blessing and a privilege to be on the mic.
Scott Oswald
Instructor
REAL LIFE RESULTS
Not only are our members trimming down and toning up, but many of them report increased energy and focus allowing them to excel in all areas of life! Don’t take our word for it. Scroll below to see their results for yourself.
“Not only did my own life change but I became an inspiration for people around me.” -Mark
“I was a great mom on the outside – but on the inside I was dying.” -Tina
“I won’t miss living with constant back pain.” -Steve
“To say that I did not know how to cope would be a understatement.” -Callie S.
“I thought that I would not live past 65!” -Anthony
“I was overweight – and not doing good mentally.” -Chris
