FXB East Peoria

☀️ SUMMER STARTS HERE at Farrell’s! ☀️
Fitness opportunities for the WHOLE family this summer! 💪👊

🥊 5 Week Kickstart Program
🔥 10 Week Challenge
👊 Teen Summer Program
☀️ Kids’ Camp

PLUS Memorial Day Specials happening NOW! 🇺🇸

Whether you’re looking to get stronger, build confidence, stay active this summer, or help your kids burn some energy — we’ve got something for everyone!

🚨 Limited spots available at our Sale Prices!!
📞 FXB Peoria: 309.273.1942
📞 FXB East Peoria: 309.322.7216

Fun things happen when both sides of the river get together!! FXB EP and Peoria having fun together on Saturday to cheer on our Spring 10 weekers at their halfway point!! 5 week testing… DONE…and with some incredible results!!💪🔥

5 week testing is DONE! We are working down the other side of this 10 week climb! Stay strong and keep showing up EP!! 💪💪

Are you ready to get started? We've got a lot of great deals to keep the whole family moving this summer!!!

Today I had the honor of attending the Women’s Fund Leadership Luncheon as a 2026 Award Nominee, and I’m still feeling incredibly humbled.

Being in the presence of so many influential women—women committed to making our community stronger, healthier, and better—was truly inspiring.

While I did not receive an award today, I can honestly say the nomination itself meant more than I can put into words. To be considered for something so meaningful was an honor, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to nominate me and write letters of recommendation. That support is something I will never take for granted.

When I reflect on my journey as a business owner and leader in this community, it’s been a wild ride. We’ve had huge victories, been a part of amazing community events, and had the privilege of supporting and fundraising for nonprofits throughout the Peoria area.

And one of the biggest highlights of all has been seeing thousands of members come through our locations, putting in the hard work, and experiencing truly incredible transformations through our programming. Watching people gain confidence, strength, and a better quality of life will always be the most rewarding part of what we do.

We’ve also faced some major hardships—most recently the temporary closing of our Peoria location. But through it all, our team has shown up, stayed united, and somehow become even stronger than we were before.

None of this is possible without our members. Your support allows us to do what we love every day inside the gym—and it also allows us to keep showing up for the greater Peoria community in meaningful ways.

And I want to give an extra big, heartfelt thank you to Molly and Colleen—because the truth is, they have shown up in ways that go far beyond what is ever expected. They lead with compassion, heart, and an unmatched passion for helping others.

Molly, thank you for your years of leadership in both of our area locations. You’ve been a consistent face and leader in our facilities for nearly 15 years, and you’ve helped build and grow our programming immensely—especially over the last few years at our East Peoria location. Thank you for everything you do, from leading classes for the IL Center for the Blind, to starting our Foundations class, to leading East Peoria, Down to Box, and so much more. Your dedication and passion are felt by everyone around you.

Colleen, thank you for leading the way with Down to Box in Peoria and for putting so much effort into building the community within our walls at both locations. You have been a steady presence and a true leader, and I’m so grateful for you.

And of course, I want to thank my parents. Your unwavering support and belief in me is the reason ownership was even possible. Growing up as the daughter of a small business owner, I understood the work, the heart, and the sacrifice it would take. Watching you build a business with integrity, authenticity, and a deep commitment to community shaped who I am and the values I hold dear as an owner today.

Today, I’m walking away feeling thankful. Thankful for the nomination, thankful for the opportunity to be recognized, and thankful for the work we’ve been able to do to bring fitness and wellness to people in our community—and to continue reaching those who haven’t had access before.

To my members and my team… sincerely, thank you. 💛
-Cathy

Showing up for yourself...that's the first step!! Keep working hard EP!

The Magic of Week 3 is behind us!! Week 4 is here! Special Shout Out to our 10 weekers and FIT members with perfect attendance for Week 3!! Let's do this EP!🙌

Charli was an incredible blessing to everyone who knew her. She joined our EP FXB family her 8th grade year… she came with her grandma Michelle. It was track season… we talked about her races, her times, and going to State. She brought light and energy (at 5am 😊). Today was a celebration of her life and the impact she made on all around her. Members of Our FXB community came to support our friend Meeshell in this joyful and sorrowful morning. Congratulations to Charli’s Challenge on its first of many years!! ❤️❤️ We love you!

Not a bad banana in the bunch!!! Evening classes did not disappoint!!💪💪