Where the Beach Gets Fit

You’ve probably heard of the mantra ‘Take No Days Off or even come across the man behind it, Giavanni Ruffin.

But what you might not know is how this viral fitness brand began not in a gym, but in a s…

You’re working out side-by-side with a police officer, both of you sweating through an intense workout, yet instead of the usual tension, there’s a sense of camaraderie and respect. Sounds unusual, r…

In this episode, Jake Wareing sits down with Ragan Killen, a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of VB Counseling Collective, to discuss the realities of balancing mental health, work, and li…

What does it really take to build confidence as a coach? What does it really take to go from feeling like an outsider to becoming a trusted coach? This episode takes us behind the scenes with our hea…

Meet Kip Poole, founder of Yorkie's, a “modern deli” that’s flipping the script on what a restaurant can be. Kip is a culinary educator, nonprofit founder, and reality TV alum whose journey through b…

Meet Abby Pawley, muralist, soccer coach, and Virginia Beach native, who has turned her passion for creativity into a thriving career.

She went from painting surfboards to covering entire buildings wi…

Life sometimes throws the most unexpected curveballs. One day, you are chasing your dreams as a pro baseball player, and the next, you are learning how to rebuild your life.

From his days playing in t…

What do a gym, pro wrestling, and filmmaking have in common? For Jack Wareing, they’re all part of his incredible 25-year journey that began in the world of fitness and led to the silver screen.

Jack …

Kyle Carpenter is joining the Wareing’s Gym crew and bringing with him a deep well of experience from a life devoted to movement.

From his early days growing up in a gym with his bodybuilder father to…

Jason Borte had it all - a lifetime of waves under his belt, a reputation as a Virginia Beach surf legend, and even a bestselling book with Kelly Slater.

But then... he quit.

No injury or job move. Jus…

In this episode, Jake Wareing sits down with his mother, Jackie Wareing, to talk about the evolution of fitness from the 1970s to today. Jackie was one of the first women to lift weights when it was …

Have you ever met someone whose impact stayed with you long after they were gone? Bob Wareing was that person for an entire community.

In this special heartfelt episode of Where the Beach Gets Fit, Ja…

In this episode, Jake welcomes Elizabeth Thomas, social media manager and founder of Elizabeth Eats. Elizabeth has been part of the Wareing’s Gym family since her teens, and today, she shares her jou…

In this episode, Jake chats with a long-time Wareing’s Gym member. Sebastian Moreno, who, along with his wife Katie, stepped out of their comfort zones to live life on their own terms.

They hit pause …

You wake up, grind through your workout, and tell yourself you're doing enough. But deep down, you know there's more. You're stuck in a cycle of half-effort.

Parker Curran was right there, playing per…

In this episode, Jake Wareing sits down with Tony Strasiser, president of Born Primitive. Tony shares his personal journey from collegiate athlete to the leader of a fast-growing company, revealing t…

What does it really take to mentor and coach someone - whether it’s your kid, a student, or even yourself? It’s not always glamorous, and sometimes, the rewards feel like they’re light-years away. Bu…

In this episode, Jake Wareing interviews Phil Reichhoff, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Fitness and Performance at Cape Henry Collegiate.

Phil’s got an incredible story - from his days hu…

Have you ever thought about leaving a stable job to chase your dreams? Bryce Cope did just that. In this episode, the golf coach reveals how he traded his stethoscope for a driver and turned his life…

In this episode, I sit down with Randy Link, a DEKA fitness world champion who’s living proof that age is just a number. He shares how a simple decision to raise the bar in his daily habits has led t…