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Helping people make movement and strength training a foundation of daily living since 2018

Calling all Warriors

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How I Can Help You?

Personal Training

Working one-on-one with clients allows me to cater a training program precisely to your history, needs and goals. The close interaction also permits me to teach correct exercise technique and progression. Schedules are busy, but not too busy to make movement a priority. Let's find a time that works for us to train together!

I have a private home gym in Phoenix, MD with everything we need to keep you moving and healthy. 

Let's talk and see how personal training can fit into your routine. 

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Small Group Training

Working out with a group gives you an accounta-bili-buddy. This can be highly motivating! The positive culture and community can foster tremendous encouragement for others!

Book a 60 minute small group training class in the Anchor Strength gym. Show up, sweat together, cheer each other on and build a healthier body and community. Up to 5 people per session.

6am Sunrise Club - for early risers

12pm Lunchtime Lift - get in a lunch-break workout if you work from home

*Class times will be added when more demand is established and considered upon request

Memberships and drop-ins available.

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Open Gym - Pending Availability

Looking for an affordable gym without the yucky corporate contracts? Use any of the equipment in the Anchor Strength gym, treadmill, bike, and rower.

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Workout Programming

No more random workouts at the gym, let me handle the programming for you.

Following a structured training program instead of doing random workouts ensures consistent progress, reduces the risk of injury, and helps you target specific goals more effectively. A well-designed program balances intensity, recovery, and exercise variety, allowing for progressive overload, which is key to improving strength, endurance, and overall fitness. Random workouts often lack this structure, leading to imbalances, overtraining, or plateaus. With a clear plan, you're more likely to stay motivated, track improvements, and see sustainable results over time.

You can take these programs with you to your current gym or book open gym time to use them at the Anchor Strength gym.

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Sports Performance - Strength & Conditioning + Injury Prevention

Athletes come to me because they want to excel on the playing field. They want to be the fastest, strongest, and prevent injuries. These athlete- warriors want to bring their skills to the next level. I tell them in order to be successful it requires a lot of hard work and dedication outside of competition and practice. For these serious warriors I create training programs that will help them reach their greatest potential for their sport and prehab to aid in injury prevention.  Each sport/ discipline has many areas of focus and intensities that we can work to improve. Strength, speed, endurance, agility, mobility, plyometrics, flexibility, and balance can all be developed when committed to training. Not only will sports performance improve with the extra sweat equity put in but an incredible groundwork will be laid for a lifetime of movement and fitness within the athlete.

Options for your athlete/s:

- One-on-one training

- Small-group training

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TRADITIONAL SAUNA

COMING SOON! Traditional Dry/ Wet Sauna

You might love traditional the dry/wet sauna for its deeply relaxing and rejuvenating effects. The combination of heat and humidity, whether from dry heat or steam, helps soothe muscles, improve circulation, and detoxify the body through sweating. The calming environment promotes mental clarity and stress relief, creating a peaceful escape from daily pressures. The ritual of entering the sauna—along with the ability to adjust the heat and humidity levels to your preference—creates a unique, personalized experience that promotes both physical and mental wellness. Plus, the tradition of sauna use often comes with a sense of connection to cultural practices, making it an even more fulfilling experience

Drop in sessions or packages will be available.

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Pool Benefits in Season

All personal training and clients with a membership will have the benefits of using the pool in season (April-September) before or after their workouts and by special request.

Using the pool for physical activity offers several unique benefits. The buoyancy of water reduces the impact on your joints, making it an excellent choice for low-impact exercises, especially for those with injuries or arthritis. Water resistance enhances the intensity of your workouts, helping build strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health with every movement. Swimming or water aerobics also engage multiple muscle groups at once, providing a full-body workout that improves flexibility and balance. The cool environment of the pool also helps regulate body temperature, allowing you to exercise longer and more comfortably. Plus, the soothing nature of being in water can aid in relaxation and mental well-being.

**Only pool membership also available**

Hear what some clients have to say...

Testimonials

Leanne is absolutely amazing. She kept us in shape during covid and got my teenagers active again!! I would recommend Anchor Strength Training in a heart beat!!!

- Gzanee, personal training client

Leanne is amazing! She is a great trainer, knowledgeable and caring, meets you where you are and she’s super supportive.

Susie, personal training and small group client

I had the privilege of training with you for over 2 years, and it was an incredible experience. Your patience, attention to detail, and ability to tailor workouts to individual needs make you one of the best trainers out there. Anyone who trains with you is in amazing hands.

Suzette, small group client

Leanne is the best! From teenagers to women in their 40s. She knows how to tailor her workouts to get the most out of her clients.

AJ, small group client

Leanne is an amazing trainer. Her workouts were always planned well and creative. I alway left feeling challenged and had fun in the process. You can’t go wrong with Anchor Strength Training and Sports Performance!!

Debra, small group client

Leanne is an excellent trainer and I highly recommend her. She can tailor a workout to the individual client’s needs. She helped me immensely! You will NOT be disappointed!

Renee, personal training client

Leanne is an outstanding trainer: highly knowledgable, wonderfully supportive and extremely dedicated. She designs training experiences that motivate and challenge - and the results are amazing. Simply put, she's my Yoda and I'm better for it.

De, personal training client

Anchor Strength is great. Leanne is encouraging and motivating. I never wanted to miss a session because I loved seeing her. Personal touches included prioritizing things I wanted to work on, special motivating notes, and conversations that made me feel awesome. Leanne worked around my schedule to make sure I met my fitness goals. I felt that I could see results in my physique that I was looking for but could not get on my own. She even gave me homework and texted me to see if I did it. The feedback on form taught me to squat lower and deadlift more.

Jen, personal training client

Over the past 6 years I have been the head coach of the Olney Cougars fastpitch travel softball team. We had the pleasure of working with Leanne during our winter training. Leanne has an astute knowledge of strength training. She comes prepared to challenge the athletes both physically and mentally, but does so with such a positive energy and enthusiam that she instills a sense of confidence and excitement for all the athletes she trains. I was also really impressed with the amount of care she has for each and every athlete that she trains.

Al, softball coach

Working with her helped to improve my endurance and strength which helped me in the long-run, allowing me to try-out with more confidence and eventually being chosen to be apart of the varsity field hockey team in my freshman year of high school.

Sarah, high school athlete

Leanne has been instrumental in my strength training and overall wellness. She tailors my workout to your specific needs and goals. I always feel great after our workouts and she always makes it challenging that feels fun. 

Khanita, personal training client

Anchor Strength always gives the best workouts without overwhelming your body! The workouts are easily modified so everyone can do them. Going to an Anchor Strength workout is definitely a highlight of my week!

Sydney, highschooler

Leanne has worked with my daughter in regular group workout sessions as well as personalized one-on-one training in preparation for high school try-outs. She is awesome trainer and motivator. She has a special connection with teens, able to bring out the best in them, and shows them through the training sessions that they are stronger than they think which is a HUGE ego boost and self-motivator for the client. I highly recommend Leanne for all your training needs.

Joy, parent

I have been so thankful to train with Anchor Strength because it has caused me to improve and learn so much as an athlete. I have learned so many new ways to workout and strengthen my core. Leanne always helps me and my team feel motivated and excited to workout.

Anna, high school athlete

About Me: Leanne O'Connell

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