Alliance Fitness Center

05/01/2026

Big shoutout to our guy (Gramps as we like to call him 😂), Coach Luke Gehman!

Luke was recently honored with the Science Division Service Award at Penn State Berks as he gets ready to graduate this May with his degree in kinesiology.

If you’ve trained with Luke, you already know that he brings energy, consistency, and a genuine passion for helping people get better every single day.

What you might not see is everything he’s done behind the scenes: staying involved in the field, giving back to programs that shaped him, helping represent the kinesiology program, and even starting a tutoring program to support other students.

We’re proud to have him as part of the AFC team and can’t wait to see what’s next for him.

Congrats Luke!!!!!

04/29/2026

Teachers! This one’s for you!!

You’ve spent the entire year showing up for everyone else.

& now it’s your turn!

We’re bringing back our Teacher Summer Special- now exclusively for NEW members only!

If you’re an educator or school staff, you’ll get 4 months of Performance Membership for $159 (a $60 savings), including unlimited GroupX classes from June 1–September 30.

Already a member?
Send a teacher our way and we’ll hook you up with a free AFC t-shirt.

Start your summer stronger.

Call 610-376-2322 or stop by the front desk to get started.

04/29/2026

Congrats Gabe!

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!