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THE Force Fitness STORY

What makes Force Fitness different?

OUR MISSION – To build a fitness community which strives to help every person find a higher quality of life through greater health.

ABOUT US – We are a functional training gym offering large group circuit style workouts including total body strength and cardio formats. Our experienced certified coaches will be there every step of the way celebrating every time you reach the next level!

ALL ARE WELCOME – From experienced athletes, to newcomers wanting to learn more, we make it our top priority to foster a spirit of inclusiveness that sets us apart from other gyms.

Community Events: Team Force will promote health and wellness in our community by participating in local community events as a group as often as we can. From the Manchester Road race to scarecrow contests and holiday fundraisers, Force welcomes all of its members to join in on the fun outside of our regular workout program!

OUR PEOPLE IS WHAT MAKES US GREAT

MEET OUR TEAM

Samantha Keenan

Owner/Coach

Lexie Carr

Coach

Kyle Lunsford

Coach

Rod Jaskulski

Coach

Samantha Keenan

Owner/Coach

Lexie Carr

Coach

KYLE

Coach

ROD

Coach

Serene Gherri

Coach

Lex Martin

Coach

Ryan Hence

Coach

Ciara Manning

Coach

Tyler Arsenault

Coach

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Talk with a coach about your goals and meet our trainers, tour the gym, and learn more about our programs.

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We will start you strong by taking you through the fundamentals of training and sound habits, putting you on the road to success!

STEP 3

HAVE FUN REACHING NEW LEVELS

Book classes easily on our app, improve your fitness, and enjoy the workouts with awesome people and reach your goals in no time!

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135 West Road Suite D
Ellington, CT 06029

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Samantha Keenan

Owner/Coach

Samantha is the Founder of Force Fitness and has been a certified Fitness Trainer for ten years. She began her career as the Senior Director of Membership & Wellness for the YMCA of Newport County where she discovered her passion for health & wellness, community building, and small business. After leaving the YMCA, she worked full-time in HR and IT Project Management before returning to fitness as a group coach in South Windsor and Ellington.

Samantha grew up in East Hartford and currently lives with her husband Patrick in Tolland. She attended Salve Regina University in Newport, RI where she lived for over eight years.. When she is not working full-time at Force, you can find her performing with her acoustic duo at local restaurants, singing the National Anthem at Yard Goats games, visiting Newport and volunteering for town committees.

“Force Fitness was founded with a mission to build a fitness community to help every person find a higher quality of life through greater health. My passion for fitness began in college after I went through a weight loss journey of my own, losing 30lbs through exercise and proper nutrition. I know first hand how it feels to be uncomfortable in your own skin without the knowledge or tools to be able to bring about change. My passion is helping others discover the benefits of training that have helped me to become the person I am today so that they can also reach their fitness and training goals. Our team has designed a program that is challenging, fun and proven to work. The Force team will be here to guide you every step of the way!”

– Samantha

Education

M.S. Business Management B.S. Psychology (ABA) and B.S. Music Performance Certificate in Organizational Development Certificate in Nonprofit Management NASM Certified Personal Trainer NASM Behavior Change Specialization (BCS) AFAA Certified Personal Trainer AFAA Group Exercise The Practical Way AFAA Golden Hearts: Senior Fitness Training American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED

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Lexie Carr

Coach

Lexie is a NASM Certified personal trainer with a bachelors degree in Kinesiology. Lexie is a well-rounded athlete with a background in competitive swimming, wrestling and weight training. Her passion for working with people and empowering others to feel confident motivated her to become a fitness coach. In addition to Force, Lexie works full time as the manager of a Physical Therapy office.

Lexie grew up in southern Maine and currently lives in Ellington. In addition to Force, Lexie works full time as the manager of a Physical Therapy office. When she isn’t lifting or working, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. A fun fact about about Lexie is that she built her first car!

Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology& Physical Education
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/AED Certified
First Aid Certification

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Kyle Lunsford

Coach

Kyle is an experienced athlete who has dedicated himself to studying fitness training over the past several years. He is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and has been coaching with Force since early 2024. His experience with sports, training in the gym and working for the YMCA motivated him to become a personal trainer with hopes to spread his knowledge with other people and help them learn to love fitness.

Kyle grew up and currently lives in Ellington, CT.. Fun fact: he is a twin! Outside of the gym he manages his own Car Detailing business and loves to go salt water fishing.

“I love seeing how accomplished people feel after their workout for the day.  It’s the small daily accomplishments that add up each day to achieve the bigger goals.”

Education

International Sports Sciences Association Personal Trainer Certification
CPR/AED Certified
First Aid Certified
Ellington High School

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Rod Jaskulski

Coach

Coach Rod is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer with a passion for helping others in the gym. Rod discovered his passion for training after getting into weightlifting and spending time learning with a fitness mentor in the field. In addition to coaching at Force, Rod works fulltime as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Rod grew up in Agawam, MA and currently lives in Springfield. Outside of the gym, he enjoys mountain biking, riding quads and practicing martial arts. Fun Fact: Rod used to work full time for Fleet Feet and is extremely knowledgeable about exercise shoe brands and fitting runners for sneakers!

“I love seeing people transform into the best versions of themselves while pushing their limits.”

Education

International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/ AED Certification
First Aid Certification

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Serene Gherri

Coach

Serene is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Fitness Certified and is currently finishing her degree in Communication and Marketing at the University of Connecticut. She began working in group fitness at a studio gym in 2019 as a membership advisor and then as a full time studio manager. She grew up playing sports and always had a passion for fitness so when she became a fitness coach, it felt like the perfect fit!

Serene grew up in Rocky Hill, CT and then later moved to Tolland where she currently lives with her family. Outside of the gym, she enjoys running and traveling whenever she has free time…. she has actually been to 27 countries in 4 different continents!

“I enjoy working in the fitness industry because of the connections you are able to build with people in the community while getting to be a part of their fitness journey. The best part about being a coach is being able to watch members progress both inside and outside of the gym.”

– Serene

Education

Communication & Marketing Degree Candidate – University of Connecticut NASM Certified Personal Trainer AFAA Group Fitness Certification American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED

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Lex Martin

Coach

Lex has always enjoyed fitness but started to begin her formal education after her second child was born and she had trouble getting back into an effective fitness routine. She became more and more interested in nutrition and training and eventually earned her CPT certificate. Her goal is to teach others how to train and fuel their bodies to live a long healthy life. Previously, Lex had worked as an online health and fitness coach through 1st Phorm and has taught fitness classes out of her home gym and smaller studios.

Coach Lex grew up just outside of Philadelphia PA and eventually moved to Tolland with her family. She currently lives in Coventry with her boyfriend and two kids. Outside of her love for fitness, Lex enjoys music, dancing, sunsets, a good glass of wine, and Friday nights with her family! She also enjoys hiking and gardening.

“What I enjoy most about being a fitness coach is helping people get in a good mood after a great workout. I like helping people feel more confident in their own skin!”

– Lex

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy NASM Certified Personal Trainer American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED

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Ryan Hence

Coach

Ryan is a coach with Force Fitness and has been training since 2009. He brings a wide range of experience to the team having held many roles in fitness such as personal training, group coaching, sales and operations management. Ryan is also an experienced public speaker having presented for many large companies on topics centered around wellness, customer service, employee engagement and productivity.

Ryan grew up in Bolton and currently lives in Coventry. Outside of coaching, Ryan works full time as a Real Estate professional and is very involved in community events around CT. His hobbies include traveling, reading and bowling on Monday nights.

“Throughout my time working with individuals, groups, athletes and special populations, I’ve found a great deal of joy seeing people accomplish the day to day victory. As someone who worked through a pediatric hip disease, I enjoy working with folks who are overcoming a setback or working through an issue just as much as I love pushing those ready for a challenge. In our sessions, I’ll always promise three things, a “hello” when you walk in, a sweat while you work, and a “nice job” when you leave. Stay Moving & Win the Day!”

– Ryan

Education

B.S in Exercise Science NASM Certified Personal Trainer National Strength & ConditioningAssociation (NSCA) C.S.C.S Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (Level 1)

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Ciara Manning

Coach

Ciara Manning is a coach at Force Fitness and has been training since 2019. In addition to coaching at Force, Ciara is pursuing her Doctorate degree in Kinesiology in Exercise Science at the University of Connecticut. Her research has focused on endurance athletes and exercising in heat. Topics include perceptions of recovery vs physiological recovery, heat acclimation responses, cooling strategies, wearable technology and sleep quality/quantity just to name a few!

Ciara was born in Lewes, Delaware and grew up in Chester County, Pennsylvania but currently lives in Manchester. When she isn’t working or studying, Ciara enjoys long distance running, hiking, paddleboarding, going to the beach, reading and podcasts. She is currently training for her first ultra marathon (50 miles) with plans for a 100 mile ultra within the one to two years.

“My own fitness journey after recovering from a traumatic brain injury led to me discovering my passion for running. It pushed me to pursue a lifestyle dedicated to improving my fitness and myself as a person. My journey motivates me to help others experience their own transformations and victories. It is beyond inspiring to see people show up for themselves and push their bodies and minds during challenging workouts. Every time someone shows up and gives their best effort, they prove to themselves that there is no upper limit to what they can achieve.”

– Ciara

Education

Doctoral degree in Kinesiology in Exercise Science at University of Connecticut (Candidate) Master's in Exercise Science - University of Connecticut Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Science - Temple University NASM Certified Personal Trainer Certificate in Exercise Testing and Prescription Certificate in Public Health Certificate in Health Psychology CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

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Tyler Arsenault

Coach

Tyler grew up in East Granby, CT. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Castleton University and is currently finishing his Master’s Degree at Springfield College. Tyler’s coaching experience has mainly been working with college athletes through his strength and conditioning internships at Castleton University, Springfield College, and University of Virginia Men’s Basketball. He has worked with athletes in a variety of sports including Basketball, Field Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, and Distance Running.

Outside of coaching at Force, Tyler currently works at Westminster School in Simsbury CT as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. When he isn’t in the gym, he enjoys fishing, snowboarding, visiting new breweries and going to concerts!

Education

B.S in Exercise Science

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