Hardshell Fitness, LLC

The Verdict on Hardshell Fitness, LLC

HardShell suits adults who want coached strength training in a small, supportive group setting. The sources describe no CrossFit or HYROX programming, and the official prices are given only as ranges, so confirm the exact drop-in rate by email first.

Best for: Strength training beginners, Kettlebell and powerlifting learners

Equipment & Climate

The official site names kettlebells, powerlifting and strongman tools as the core equipment. No source gives floor space, rig count, platforms or climate.

Schedule & Drop-In Rules

Opening hours on the official site: Monday 6am to 8am and 5pm to 7pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 6am to 8am and 6pm to 8pm; Thursday and Friday 6am to 8am and 5pm to 8pm; Saturday 7am to 12pm; Sunday closed. These are opening hours, not a class timetable.

Pricing Notes

The official training page (source 3) gives session pricing as $30 to $90 per session and membership as $100 to $200, with no single drop-in figure. Personal training per session is $30 to $60 for 30 minutes, $50 to $90 for 45 minutes and $80 to $120 for 60 minutes (source 2, a third-party Facebook page, and source 8 agree). Third-party source 2 lists monthly tiers of Oak at $80 for 2 classes per week, Stone at $110 for 3 classes per week and Iron at $140. Source 8, a Google AI overview, reports monthly rates of $67 to $117 plus tax, which conflicts with source 2 and is unverified. Third-party source 5 reports a $125 registration fee with reduced fees and scholarships available.

Coaching

The official site lists six coaches: Eli Philips (Associate Director of Operations and Coaching), Leigh Madoc (class and personal training), Aydin (class and personal training), Terri Kosmas (Strongwise Head Coach), Greg Vanselow (class instructor) and Ben Swarts (owner and head coach). No source gives coaching languages or class size.

Good to Know

Registration fee

$125, with reduced fee and scholarships available^[5]

Initial class and drop-in enquiries

Arranged by email at hardshellben@gmail.com^[3]

Remote training

Offered as a service alongside in-person sessions^[1]

Session types

1:1 training, group sessions, certification prep and classes^[1]

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