Business Details
17 Years
experience
Transform Your Life with Expert Fitness Training in Dublin, Ohio
Founded in 2009, our journey began with a small group of friends united by a shared passion for fitness and community. What started as casual Friday workouts in a single-car garage has evolved into a thriving 10,000-square-foot facility serving clients from age 3 to 75 across six continents. Our veteran-owned facility prioritizes community development through innovative programs that blend physical training with character-building principles. With over 15 American jobs created and multiple charitable initiatives annually, we combine military precision with compassionate service to transform not just individual lives but the broader Central Ohio community.Our team of certified professionals delivers proven methodologies in strength training, nutrition coaching, and youth development, helping clients achieve remarkable results like 50+lb weight loss and lasting lifestyle changes. We maintain our founding ethos of creating high-performing leaders who positively impact their families, businesses, and communities through fitness excellence.
Services
Strength Training
HIIT Workouts
Personal Training
Youth Sports Programs
Nutrition Coaching
Functional Bodybuilding
Mobility Training
Corporate Wellness
Private Group Sessions
Physical Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Veteran-owned facility with proven fitness programs developed by military-trained leaders
- Community-focused environment fostering accountability and lifelong friendships
- Expert trainers certified in multiple disciplines including Functional Bodybuilding and Parisi Speed School methods
- Flexible programs serving ages 3-75 with both in-person and remote training options
- Corporate wellness initiatives integrating team-building with health improvement strategies
What people say
Look forward to workouts
Most 5-star ratings
Great coaches
Lifelong friends
Visible body changes
Services
Strength Training
Our Build class features expert-led strength training combining functional movements with muscle-building protocols. Designed for performance-focused individuals seeking rapid gains and health-focused clients improving mobility. Coaches emphasize proper form to ensure safety while maximizing results through personalized progression plans tailored to each participant's goals.
HIIT Workouts
Thrive offers high-intensity interval training with resistance exercises, gymnastics movements, and traditional cardio. This program develops aerobic capacity, core strength, and functional fitness in a team environment. Suitable for all levels, it helps participants lose fat, increase energy levels, and improve speed, agility, and endurance through varied, coach-guided sessions.
Nutrition Coaching
Led by registered dietitians and Precision Nutrition-certified coaches, our nutrition program focuses on accountability and lifestyle habit changes. We offer personalized guidance for weight management, athletic performance, and health improvement through systematic approaches that eliminate prescription dependence and promote long-term wellness.
Youth Sports Programs
Parisi Speed School develops youth athletes' speed, strength, and power through age-appropriate training. With low coach-to-student ratios, we focus on proper technique to reduce injury risk while building athletic fundamentals. Our program develops character and prepares young athletes for competitive success and lifelong fitness.
Private Training
Customized 1-on-1 or group training sessions tailored to individual needs and goals. Available for personal development, corporate wellness, or special events, our expert coaches create personalized programs combining fitness training with accountability systems to ensure consistent progress and measurable results for all fitness levels.
People
Jeff Binek
Owner
Veteran and Tomb Guard Sentinel #563 who transformed a garage workout group into a community-focused fitness movement. Combines military discipline with compassionate leadership to develop high-performing individuals and community leaders through fitness excellence.
Jenny Borda
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy operating Built by Borda clinic at Friendship Fitness. Specializes in injury prevention and rehabilitation through movement optimization, helping clients maintain active lifestyles while minimizing physical limitations and pain.
Andrew Arra
Registered Dietitian
Preventative medicine specialist transitioning from hospital-based care to community nutrition. Leads nutrition programs focusing on lifecycle health improvements through evidence-based dietary strategies that eliminate prescription dependence and promote metabolic health.
Shelby
Nutrition Coach
Precision Nutrition-certified coach bringing specialized expertise in habit-based wellness transformations. Combines scientific knowledge with practical coaching techniques to help clients achieve body composition goals and improve overall health through sustainable dietary practices.
Emily
Nutrition Coach
Certified nutrition expert with advanced training in lifestyle medicine and behavioral change strategies. Focuses on creating personalized eating plans that align with individual lifestyles while maintaining nutritional science principles and long-term sustainability.
Questions
What sets Friendship Fitness apart from typical gyms?
We combine military-grade discipline with community focus, offering personalized programming, certified coaches, and a tribe-like community that delivers measurable results beyond physical fitness.
Do you offer programs for non-athletes or beginners?
Yes, our scalable programs serve all fitness levels from beginners to competitive athletes, with initial one-on-one coaching ensuring safe progression into group classes.
How do nutrition and fitness programs integrate?
Registered dietitians and certified coaches collaborate on holistic programs that combine strength training with dietary strategies for optimal body composition and health improvements.
What youth development opportunities exist?
Parisi Speed School programs develop athletic fundamentals for ages 7-18 while teaching character values, with specialized coaching for scholarship-bound high school athletes.
Can I train remotely?
Our digital programs offer remote access to the same proven methodologies through virtual coaching sessions and structured workout/nutrition plans adaptable to any location.
What community impact initiatives do you have?
We create jobs, organize charity efforts, and foster relationships that have resulted in marriages, adoptions, and a tribe of health-focused individuals improving Central Ohio.
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