11/01/2026
NOVEMBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Kara Biryla
Check out Kara’s testimonial below 👇
“Strong Sunvet opening has easily been one of the biggest highlights of my year. A place I was once intimidated to walk into quickly became a place I can’t go a day without. Graduating college and moving home can bring so many feelings of “what’s next?” and “where do I belong?” You’re just trying to find ways to get into a routine in the real world, and Strong opened exactly when I needed it.
It gave me a sense of community through the instructors, front desk staff, and fellow members. Everyone genuinely wants the best for you! When you hear Ryan say “Hey Strong Fam,” he truly means it, because this is less of a gym and more like a family. After each class, I’m constantly looking forward to the next time I get to be in the studio.
It truly is the people who make the place. Celebrating the milestone classes of people you’ve taken class alongside so many times, talking to new members on the reformers before their first class starts, and knowing that the second you walk into the studio, you’re instantly a part of this amazing community. That’s what keeps me coming back!
I could sit here and shout out my favorite instructors, but I’d just be naming everyone on the staff. Each coach puts their own personal style on every class, and that’s one of my favorite parts about Strong. I can take a class at any time with any coach and always walk out feeling stronger than I walked in!
If you’re scared to join because you think you’re not strong enough or don’t have the stamina, I promise the saying “you’re stronger than you think” is true. I’ve had two hip surgeries, had never been able to do a push-up, and could barely run a mile, but here I am now approaching my 200th class! While my form, tempo, and strength are all things I still find myself working on, I’ve never felt like I needed to be the strongest one in the room. At Strong, you’re celebrated for simply just being in the room🫶🏼”
Kara, we love you and we are thrilled to have you as part of our STRONG community! 🩵