Stephen Conca
OWNER
We realize you have many choices available when it comes to fitness and we’d like to take the time to thank you for researching your next level of success. We take your health very seriously, as should you. We appreciate you trusting us with this important responsibility.
Having been involved in the Fitness Industry for over 25 years, I became increasingly frustrated at its poor standards. Quite simply, I became sick and tired of clubs where sales numbers were more important than member results. Personal training standards were ridiculously poor and good training programs and qualified instruction were almost impossible to find. I set out to create the solution. And I truly believe I did!
In 2009, we became the first Adult Training gym in Western MA. We have an incredibly knowledgeable and energized team of coaches, research-based training methods and a clean, no fluff training facility. You won’t find a more qualified or more highly-trained fitness training team anywhere. We also offer lifestyle enhancement programs based on improving the activities in your life such as Golfing, Biking, Obstacle Course Racing, distance running or any of the other sports you might participate in. From the pro’s to everyday Joes, middle and high school athletes, elite level players, we can get you there you need be. If you just want to finally look move and feel better, you landed in the right place.
Recovering from an injury? We are the only physician and physical therapist backed Return – To – Play program in the region. ACL, knee or hip replacement? Sprained ankle, sore back? Whatever your setback might have been. You can trust my team to get you back to full strength.
What truly sets us apart from other gyms is that we are the only fitness facility in the area you can experience before you make a commitment. You can come in and meet with one of our team coaches, become a member for 21 days (21 DAY JUMPSTART), and see if our gym is for you without any commitment. More importantly, we are the only fitness facility whose sole focus is not on membership numbers – but on our members’ results. We want to positively IMPACT our members, our community and inspire others to greatness.
We don’t have salespeople…come meet our qualified team of coaches and decide for yourself. If we can’t earn your trust during your introductory program and prove to you that we’re the best gym in Western MA, walk away with no obligation whatsoever. It really is that simple!
Cristina Conca
Women’s Health and Sports Rehab Specialist
Cristina Grimaldi Conca, MS, PT, CSCS, PRPC is a licensed women’s health specialist & orthopedic physical therapist, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and mother of three. Tina brings a unique perspective to Raise Fit Kids. She understands the daily obstacles moms face from working outside the home, preparing healthy meals, fitting in some “me” time, to being a positive, active role model, and juggling the family calendar to promote a healthy lifestyle. As a former Division one collegiate softball player and 23+ years of experience in the world of rehabilitation & fitness, Tina also brings the medical knowledge of health and recovery, and the determination and motivation necessary to help her patients and clients succeed. Currently, she is expanding her Women’s Wellness Education services – Pelvic Floor 2 Core – to conquer the physical challenges women face from pregnancy to menopause. Tina holds a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification through the Herman & Wallace Institute. She is passionate about raising awareness for family health and fitness and the simplicity in the road less traveled with regards to Raising Fit Kids.
Frank Hoyle
General Manager
I have always believed that if you want to have a healthy, balanced life, you must eat well & MOVE WELL! Since I was in high school I have always had my training and nutrition as a priority in my life. I was helping friends and family eat right and lose fat at a very early age. I helped multiple friends lose 20+ pounds when I was a junior in high school! Being able to coach others so that they are able to reach their goals has been incredibly rewarding. I am here to help any motivated individual who comes into Conca reach their goals.
I took that early passion and turned it into my future career. I recently graduated from Westfield State University with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. I am also a certified personal trainer, functional strength coach and soon to be a nutritionist. I have also partnered with Exercise is Medicine and ACSM this past year to present & publish research on the benefits of physical activity within a group and/or personal training. I also began natural bodybuilding a few years back when I wanted to take my training and nutrition to absolute extremes. Following safe and effective dieting protocols, I coached myself and was able to drop roughly 50lbs and reach sub 5% body fat to win my first ever bodybuilding show in July of 2016. Drug-free bodybuilding was a great sport for the sole fact that I was competing with myself. I plan to compete for many more years to come!
Whether you are an athlete or just someone trying to get back in shape, I can not stress enough that it always comes down to you vs. yourself. I never compared my fitness journey to someone else’s, and I believe that is what lead to my success. Your beginning maybe someone’s middle, and that is totally fine!
Delilah Campurciani
COACH
Delilah Campurciani is a long time resident of West Springfield and has been active in the fitness industry for decades.
She has worked at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, as a Physical Training Instructor. While there she developed and administered training programs for new recruits and police officers from around the country. She also worked at the Massachusetts Police Training Academy, training new recruits.
Delilah went to College at The College of Brockport ,State University of New York in Brockport New York.
She is a certified Functional Strength Coach through Mike Boyles Strength and Conditioning. Delilah is also certified through the Massachusetts Police Training Council on Health and Wellness.
