Route 29 Fitness

06/11/2026

Youth Strength Camp Day 2 of 6!!!
Squatting, jumping, pushing and pressing we had a blast today at camp!!!
These kids worked hard, and had fun doing it!!
See you all next Tuesday!!
Don’t forget to get outside and stay active this weekend!! ☀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

06/10/2026

Personal Training Opportunity at Route 29 Fitness!!!

Cassie has limited openings available right now for one-on-one personal training!!! These spots are first-come, first-served and can’t be held — so don’t wait!!

Cassie is a down-to-earth, highly motivated trainer who brings real skill and passion to every session. She adapts to any client — whether you’re just starting out, getting back into fitness, recovering from an injury, or chasing serious strength goals. With her supportive style and personalized approach, you’ll feel encouraged, challenged, and confident every step of the way.

Why train with Cassie?!
• Build strength, confidence, and energy that carries into your everyday life
• Lose fat, tone up, and improve mobility while reducing pain
• Get expert form guidance and workouts tailored exactly to you
• Stay consistent and accountable with someone who truly cares about your success
• Finally make the progress you’ve been wanting

Current Availability:
• 5:00 AM – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• 12:30 PM – Monday & Wednesday
• 1:00 PM – Tuesday & Thursday
• 2:30 PM – Tuesday & Thursday

This could be the year everything changes for the better — stronger body, clearer mind, and a trainer who’s genuinely in your corner!!

Call the gym today to claim your spot on Cassie’s schedule!! (217)636-7901

06/09/2026

Youth Strength Camp Day 1 of 6!!!

06/07/2026

Reminder –
Strength Camp 2026 starts THIS WEEK!!

Our Youth Strength Camp kicks off this week and we’re excited to get started!!

Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9:00–10:00 AM
June 9 • 11 • 16 • 18 • 23 • 25

Registered campers: Please arrive 10 minutes early(8:50am),so we can get warmed up in the basketball court!!

See you soon!!

06/01/2026

Our lady powerlifters spent the weekend staying active and doing what they love, and WOW!!!! They all killed it!!
Congratulations on an amazing meet day Jean Barbee Dougherty, Amy Hardway, Meredith Caudill, Cassie Drake, Jess Thomas, Lisa Easley, Erica Kuhn LaMarche, and Holly Williams!!
You are all incredibly strong, and should be so proud!!
Hard work does pay off!! Way to go ladies!!

Thank you Holly for always going above and beyond to keep the girls, and all of us well informed before, during and after these powerlifting meets.
You are our biggest cheerleader for Women’s Powerlifting!! You are appreciated!!

Meet: 2026 USPC Midwest Regional National Qualifier

Location: Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center
Springfield, IL

Date: May 31st

Results:
JEAN:
Bench: 106lbs
Deadlift: 236lbs
*1st Place 80+ years
**Tied her own National Deadlift record

AMY:
Bench: 135lbs
Deadlift: 225lbs
*1st place 275 # Tested 50-54 years
**IL Tested 275 # Records Bench & Deadlift for Age Group & all ages
**National Tested 275 # Records for Bench & Deadlift in age group

MEREDITH: 1st meet
Squat: 190lbs (PR)
Deadlift: 269lbs (PR)

CASSIE: 1st meet
Squat: 251lbs
Bench: 185lbs
Deadlift: 326lbs
*1st place Tested 181 # Open
*1st place Tested 181 # 35-39 years
**IL 181 # Tested bench record for all ages
**IL 181 # Tested records in SBD and total for age group

JESS: 1st meet
Squat: 128lbs
Bench: 110lbs
Deadlift: 196lbs
*1st place Tested 198 # 45-49 years
**IL Tested 198 # Record in SBD & total in age group

LISA:
Squat: 165lbs
Bench: 135lbs
Deadlift: 245lbs (PR)
*1st place Tested 242 # 45-49 year
**IL Tested 242 # Records in SBD & Total in age group and all ages

ERICA:
Squat: 300lbs (PR)
Bench: 207lbs (PR)
Deadlift: 344lbs
*1st place 242 # Open
*1st place 242 # 50-54 years
*1st place Bench 50-54 years
**Nationals 242 # Records for SBD & Total for age group
**IL 242 # Records for SBD & Total for age group
**IL 242 # Records for Bench and Deadlift for all ages

HOLLY:
Squat: 381lbs
Bench: 240lbs
Deadlift: 410lbs
*1st place Tested 198 # Open
*1st place Tested 198 # 40-44 years
*1st place Tested 198 # Bench press for age group & all women
*Top Masters Lifter (age 40 and up)
*Top Overall Female Lifter
**National Tested 198 # Bench press Record for age group & all ages
**IL Tested 198 # Bench press Record for age group & all ages

Next up:
Holly, Cassie, and Meredith will travel to USPC Gateway Pro/Am in Ellisville, MO on July 25th!!

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

YOUTH STRENGTH CAMP 2026 IS COMING SOON!!

Real kids!! Real strength!! Real fun!!

Our Youth Strength Camp returns this June – perfect for boys & girls of all levels who want to get stronger, learn proper form, build confidence, and crush challenges together!!

Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9:00–10:00 AM
(arrive 10 min early, and warm up in the basketball court!!)

June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, & 25

Cost: $120 per participant (includes camp T-shirt and weekly incentives!!)

Registration deadline: Friday May 29th, 2026!!!
(late fee +$15 per person)

Stop by the gym to sign up!!

From sled pushes and Jeep pulls to cable machines, dumbbells, and more — your kids will love every session in our supportive, high-energy environment!!

Spots are limited — sign up today!!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms who lift more than just weights — who carry us, inspire us, and show us what real strength looks like every single day!!
Today we celebrate you!! ❤️

05/07/2026

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT –
Athens Glory Days Family Fun Giveaway!!!

Hey everyone!!!
It’s noon, and we’re LIVE announcing the winner of our Route 29 Fitness Family Fun Package for Athens Glory Days 2026!

Drumroll please…

The winner is Erica Kuhn LaMarche!!!

Congratulations!!

You’ve won an awesome prize basket full of goodies to kick off your Glory Days weekend:

• 2 Official Glory Days Stress Balls
• 2 Glory Days Bottle Openers
• 4 Glory Days Can Coozies
• 2 Carnival Ride Wristband Tickets
• 10 Glory Days Beer Tickets
• 2 Route 29 Fitness T-Shirts
• 1 Route 29 Fitness Frisbee
• $50 CASH

Glory Days officially starts TONIGHT at the Athens Community Park!!

Thank you to everyone who entered!!

Winner- stop by Route 29 Fitness today to grab your prizes, and get ready for a fun-filled weekend!!

See you soon!!

05/04/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME – Athens Glory Days 2026

The Annual Athens Glory Days Festival is this week (May 7–9) and we’re giving away an awesome Route 29 Fitness family fun package!!!

Prize Basket Includes:
• 2 Official Glory Days Stress Balls
• 2 Glory Days Bottle Openers
• 4 Glory Days Can Coozies
• 2 Carnival Ride Wristband Tickets
• 10 Glory Days Beer Tickets
• 2 Route 29 Fitness T-Shirts
• 1 Route 29 Fitness Frisbee
• $50 CASH 💵

How to Enter:
1. LIKE this post = 1 entry
2. SHARE this post = 1 entry
3. COMMENT below: What do you love most about Athens Glory Days?? = 1 entry

One winner will be drawn THIS THURSDAY, May 7th at 12:00 PM noon via Facebook Live on the Route 29 Fitness page — just in time for the opening day of the festival!!

Full 2026 Schedule is in the attached flyer!!
Carnival, Miss Athens Pageant, Parade, live music (Decade of Decadence, Seager Shymansky, Lick Creek), hot air balloon rides, kids activities & more!

Tag your friends and let’s make this year’s festival the best one yet!!

annnnnd GO!!!!