Finding a local gym that feels like home while delivering professional results can transform your fitness journey from a solitary struggle into a supported adventure. At Fitclub in Flat Rock, NC, we've spent over a decade creating a place where community and quality training combine to help you become the best version of yourself.
The Importance of Community in Your Fitness Journey
The difference between a gym membership you use and one that becomes another monthly expense often comes down to community. When you know people will notice your absence, when you celebrate wins together, when someone understands exactly how difficult that last set felt—fitness transforms from obligation to opportunity.
At Fitclub, community isn't a marketing buzzword. It's the foundation of everything we do. Our members range from ages 5 to 105, creating an inclusive environment where:
- Experienced athletes train alongside complete beginners
- Parents bring their children to develop lifelong fitness habits
- Retirees maintain strength and independence
- Professionals fit effective workouts into demanding schedules
- Students learn discipline and physical literacy
This diversity creates an atmosphere where everyone belongs, regardless of where they're starting or what they hope to achieve.
Meet the Team Behind Your Success
Your local gym experience depends heavily on the people who guide your training. At Fitclub, you'll work with professionals who combine advanced education, specialized certifications, and genuine investment in your progress.
TJ Ballard, M.Ed, CSCS - Owner and Lead Trainer
TJ brings over 25 years of coaching experience to Fitclub. As a native of East Flat Rock and graduate of East Henderson High School, his roots in this community run deep. His passion for fitness and athletics began during years playing football and baseball throughout his academic career.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science in Education (K-12 Physical Education), The University of West Alabama
- Master's in Education (Curriculum and Instruction), North Greenville University
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association
Before founding Fitclub in 2014, TJ spent 11 years giving back to his community as a football coach at his alma mater while simultaneously serving as a Physical Education teacher at Hillandale Elementary School. This experience reinforced his belief in the transformative power of physical fitness and proper instruction at any age.
TJ's mission extends beyond physical transformation. He created this space with the vision of serving the community and helping members grow both physically and spiritually. As a certified advisor within the 1st Phorm app, he provides detailed nutritional guidance, helping clients optimize their diet through whole foods and strategic supplementation to ensure proper macro and micronutrient intake.
Brooke Ballard - Saturday Morning Lead Trainer
Brooke leads Saturday 8 AM classes, bringing her own impressive educational credentials:
- Bachelor of Science in Education - K-12 Physical Education
- Master's in School Leadership
Her expertise ensures that weekend training receives the same professional attention available throughout the week.
Flexible Training Options for Your Lifestyle
Your local gym should adapt to your life, not the other way around. Fitclub offers three distinct training approaches, allowing you to choose what aligns with your schedule, preferences, and goals. For updated class schedule and information please visit our class page.
Every class provides modifications to ensure success regardless of your current fitness level. Whether you're a complete beginner or experienced athlete, you'll receive a challenging, effective workout tailored to your abilities.
Benefits of our class structure include:
- Time-efficient training that fits any schedule
- Professional instruction on proper form and technique
- Built-in social accountability
- Structured programming that eliminates guesswork
- Variety that prevents boredom and promotes balanced fitness
- Community support and encouragement
Open Gym Hours
For members who prefer independent training, open gym access provides flexibility to work out on your schedule. Visit our open gym hours page for updated information and details.
One-on-One Training and Nutrition Coaching
For members seeking personalized attention, one-on-one training provides customized programming and direct feedback on form, technique, and progress.
Benefits of Personal Training:
- Customized programming based on your specific goals, limitations, and preferences
- Direct feedback on exercise form to prevent injury and maximize effectiveness
- Flexible scheduling around your availability
- Accelerated progress through individualized attention
- Accountability through scheduled appointments
- Modification of programs as you progress
Nutrition Coaching Through the 1st Phorm App:
Gym membership should include more than just access to equipment and classes. At Fitclub, we provide comprehensive nutritional support through the 1st Phorm App, recognizing that training and nutrition work together to create results.
Features include:
- Direct Access to Your Coach: Message your certified advisor anytime through the app's direct messaging feature
- Custom Macros for Your Goals: Receive personalized macro targets calculated for your specific objectives
- Recipe Database: Access delicious recipes aligned with your nutritional needs
- Food Logging and Tracking: Log all intake easily within the app
- Weekly Assessments: Measure physical progress and consistency with feedback from your coach
If you want to drop body fat, gain muscle, understand nutrition, and receive more guidance, this coaching provides everything you need to take your results to the next level.
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Premium Supplement Support
A quality local gym provides more than training—it offers resources that support your complete wellness journey. Fitclub features a carefully curated selection of 1st Phorm supplements, chosen for quality, effectiveness, and alignment with various fitness goals.
Why We Choose 1st Phorm
We recommend products we trust and use ourselves. 1st Phorm supplements meet rigorous standards for:
- Transparent ingredient labeling
- Third-party testing for quality and purity
- Effective dosing of active ingredients
- Research-backed formulations
- No proprietary blends that hide ingredient amounts
Featured Supplement Categories
Foundational Health:
Microfactor goes far beyond standard multivitamins, combining six essential elements: antioxidants to support immune function, comprehensive vitamins and minerals for optimal body function, probiotics for gut health, CoQ10 for cellular energy, fruit and vegetable blends for additional nutrients, and healthy fats for sustained energy.
Recovery Support:
The Post Workout Stack combines Phormula-1 rapid assimilation protein with Ignition carbohydrate formula. This combination rapidly replenishes glycogen (muscle energy) while providing fast-absorbing protein that begins muscle repair immediately. Proper post-workout nutrition helps you recover faster, reduce muscle soreness, and feel better throughout the day.
Essential Nutrients:
Full-Mega provides omega-3 essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from fresh, cold-water wild-caught Icelandic mackerel, herring, anchovies, and sardines. These healthy fats support cardiovascular health, brain function, and help manage the body's natural inflammatory response to exercise.
Performance Enhancement:
Creatine Monohydrate supports explosive power, strength, ATP regeneration, and increased muscle cell volume. As one of the most researched supplements available, creatine helps you train harder, work out longer, and produce better results.
Specialized Support:
- Magnesium for cardiovascular health, bone strength, and physical and mental relaxation
- Glutamine to fight muscle breakdown, increase immune function, and support recovery
- L-Carnitine with Fucoxanthin to support fat metabolism
- Harmony for women's hormone balance throughout monthly and lifetime cycles
Our team can guide you toward products that align with your specific goals and nutritional needs. All supplements are available through our website with convenient affiliate links.
For specific pricing details and to discuss which option best fits your needs and budget, visit our FAQ page.
What Makes Fitclub Your Ideal Local Gym
When evaluating gym membership options, certain factors separate adequate facilities from exceptional experiences. Here's what sets Fitclub apart in the South Flat Rock and greater Hendersonville area.
Professional Expertise
Our trainers hold advanced degrees and specialized certifications, not just weekend workshop certificates. This educational foundation ensures you receive science-based programming and proper instruction on form, progression, and injury prevention.
Time-Efficient Programming
Every class is 30 minutes or less, including warm-up and workout. This efficiency means you can achieve excellent results without spending hours at the gym, making fitness sustainable even with demanding work and family schedules.
Age-Inclusive Environment
From children as young as 5 to active adults over 100, our diverse membership creates an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. This inclusivity makes Fitclub perfect for families wanting to develop fitness habits together.
Comprehensive Wellness Approach
We address both training and nutrition, recognizing that neither alone creates optimal results. Your gym membership includes access to nutritional guidance through certified advisors, not just equipment and classes.
Small Group Atmosphere
While we welcome many members, our class structure maintains a small group feel where trainers know your name, notice your progress, and provide individual attention even in group settings.
Community Investment
As a locally owned business, we're invested in this community's wellbeing. TJ grew up in East Flat Rock, attended local schools, and created Fitclub specifically to serve the people and place he calls home.
Experience Fitclub for Yourself
The best way to understand what makes Fitclub special is experiencing it yourself. We welcome you to visit, tour our facility, meet our trainers, and ask questions about our programs and approach.
Ready to achieve your resolutions at a professional fitness center that puts your success first? Contact us today to learn more about our programs, schedule a tour, or start your membership. Your best year starts now.