About Fitness Connection
Located in the heart of South Sound, this family fitness and aquatic facility offers a holistic approach to complete family health and wellness focusing not only on physical fitness, but owner and coach Laura Ribbins is also passionate about nutrition and mental wellness.
Fitness Connection has been a Starfish Aquatic Institute Training Centre for 30+ years. They offer a wide variety of swim programmes for all ages and abilities, the Parent & Me classes with World Renowned Baby Swim Coach, Ms Laura, being especially popular. Classes can be on-site at Fitness Connection or Mobile you also have a choice of private lessons or small group classes. They also run intensive ‘Learn to Swim’ programmes as well as specialised training.
For adults They specialize in Adult Beginner or Nanny Learn to Swim classes and offer swim companions for the elderly or those less confident to swim on their own. They also offer specialised training for triathletes, ocean, or long-distance swimmers or those looking to improve their technique. Their Water Fitness classes are great for a total body workout, utilising a combination of exercises and training methods. Water workouts are perfect for pre-natal and post–natal exercise. They are also great for those seeking to increase muscle tone and improve overall fitness whilst being a lot less harsh on the joints.
For children they offer swimming lessons, as well as specialized personal training. Their after-school programmes are perfect for those working parents. Your child can be dropped off at 2.30pm, where they will have a group swimming lesson and afterwards, they can do arts and crafts, play in the treehouse or bounce on the trampoline. Parents can then pick up their kids at 5.30pm. They will not want to leave! The Holiday and Summer Camps are extremely popular offering full day adventure and fun!
The ongoing Instructor Certification Programmes of ISCA Personal Training and Mat Pilates for Fitness Professionals, Aquatic Fitness Instructor, as well as SAI Swimming Instructor, are well regarded. The instructor/owner, Laura Ribbins, has been an International Training Specialist for over 30 years.
They are also passionate about safety and teach American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) CPR/AED courses as well as SAI Safety Training Aquatic Rescue Courses and Starguard Life Guard training. You can also hire one of the Fitness Connection Lifeguards for all your beach and pool parties! Call Laura Ribbins on (345) 949 8485 or email: fitness@fitness.ky for more information.