About FA Fitness Studio in Blowing Rock, NC

We Built our Fitness Center Around You

FA Fitness Studio is our dream, built with you in mind. Our coaches are highly skilled professionals with top-tier communication skills and elite programming. Each coach brings a unique energy and skillset, but they all create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

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Zero Intimidation Environment
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Professional Coaching
Elevated Customer Care
Elevated Customer Care
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ABOUT FA Fitness Studio

This is Our Team

We are a group of committed full-time professional coaches, here to help you take your fitness and health to the next level. Through intelligent programming, encouraging instruction, and real-talk accountability, our coaches guide you from where you are to where you want to go.

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Founder’s Story

Richie Wagner owner of FA Fitness Studio
Richie Wagner
Owner, Head Coach and Movement Specialist
Founder circa 2024

Certifications

Certified Personal Trainer
Movement Specialist

About 13 years ago I got into personal training with the goal of helping others understand all the information coming from the fitness industry. I learned from my clients as much as they learned from me. I was quickly labeled the physical therapy coach, so dug into that. We now design our classes and coaching with that in mind. How you move is way more important than what you move. I recently became a movement specialist and built up the mobility lab to better assist our athletes in moving better and training as they age.

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Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard

FA Fitness Studio is built for real training, not machines and mirrors. Our floor is stocked with dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, sandbags, medicine balls, TRX, resistance bands, BOSU balls, plyo boxes, and benches. Everything you need to move better, get stronger, and actually feel it working.

Dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, and benches cover every level of strength training, from your first lift to your heaviest set.

Sandbags, medicine balls, TRX, resistance bands, and plyo boxes keep your training varied, athletic, and built for real life.

BOSU balls, mats, and targeted mobility tools support better movement patterns, balance, and injury prevention at every fitness level.

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A Facility Designed for
Performance & Community.

FA Fitness Studio features an open-layout training floor built for group classes, with plenty of free parking and easy access right on 321. Our fully equipped recovery room — offering massage and cupping therapy — sets us apart as the only local gym where your recovery is just as supported as your training.

Cupping and assisted stretching. We offer both to help with recovery, reduce inflammation/pain, and support better performance. They are available to all members.

Our gym is fully equipped with cubbies, towel service, hydration station, and clean.

Member perks – You’ll have access to free Wi-Fi, easy parking, a supplement store, and a welcoming community that keeps the energy high.

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That’s Us.
Let’s Learn About You!

We’ve had a blast telling you a bit about ourselves. But this isn’t about us, it’s about you. Your journey, your goals, your results. So let’s get to know each other, set some life-changing but attainable goals, and welcome you to our supportive community.

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