PEOPLE. PASSION. FITNESS. FAMILY.

Welcome to Black Flag Strength & Conditioning, where our passion is building strong, resilient individuals and vibrant communities. Through our innovative balanced training programs, we empower people to reach their full potential both inside and outside the gym. Whether you join us in-house at our flagship location in Avon, Ohio, or connect with our online community, you’ll experience a supportive environment and transformative training designed to adapt to your unique journey and goals.

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Just starting your Strength, Conditioning and Fitness journey or looking for a refresher?

Start with our INTRO program—an individualized, one-on-one experience led by Black Flag Strength & Conditioning Owner and Fitness Professional, Tom Rini. This personalized approach builds the foundation you need to succeed and thrive in our training community.

Click below to learn more about the intro process, or if you’re ready to get started, call us at 216-316-1566 or email info@BFAthletics.com.

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If you’ve already built a solid foundation and feel prepared to dive in, simply click the link below to get started. We can’t wait to meet you and help you reach your fitness goals.

NOT SURE YET? JOIN US FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CLASS!

Not quite ready to dive in? Join us for a complimentary class and experience firsthand if Black Flag Athletics aligns with your training and fitness goals.

Recent Blog Posts

Why Random Workouts Don’t Work—And How to Train for Maximum Impact

by BlackFlagAthletics | November 16, 2025 | BFA Blog | 2 Comments

At Black Flag Strength & Conditioning, our focus isn’t just on training—it’s on craftsmanship. We’re shaping stronger, smarter, more resilient members with a philosophy grounded in science, sharpened through decades of coaching, and fine-tuned through real-world...

The Science-Backed Benefits of Warming Up Before Lifting Weights

by BlackFlagAthletics | November 2, 2025 | BFA Blog | 0 Comments

By: Todd Lewarchik, Clerx-Move.com Setting the Stage Before diving into a heavy squat session or pushing a new PR, most lifters instinctively start with some kind of warm-up — but does it actually matter? According to current research, yes — a well-structured...

Train Like an Athlete: The Key to Building Strength, Resilience, and Lifelong Fitness

by BlackFlagAthletics | October 5, 2025 | BFA Blog | 0 Comments

As the years stack up in my career as a physical preparation coach, I’ve become increasingly convinced of one thing: the most effective way to build strong, resilient humans is to train them to move like athletes. That means more than just lifting heavy or chasing...

How to Build Real Fitness

by BlackFlagAthletics | September 28, 2025 | BFA Blog | 0 Comments

The fitness world is full of crazy concepts and confusing theories — each one chasing clicks, likes, and followers. Every time you scroll through social media, there’s a new “game-changing” exercise or influencer promising that one weird movement will change...

Push Harder, Live Better: Why High-Intensity Training Needs To Be In Your Training

by BlackFlagAthletics | September 13, 2025 | BFA Blog | 0 Comments

We all know exercise is good for us—but research shows that pushing harder through high intensity intervals offers benefits that go far beyond just getting in shape. These advantages touch every part of our lives: how long we live, how clearly we think, and even how...

Why VO₂ Max Might Be the Most Important Number in Fitness

by BlackFlagAthletics | August 31, 2025 | BFA Blog | 0 Comments

)When people talk about fitness, the focus often falls on strength, speed, or body composition. While those are important, one of the most powerful indicators of long-term health and performance is something less obvious: VO₂ max. VO₂ max stands for maximal volume of...

Why Doing Nothing Might Be the Most Important Part of Your Training

by BlackFlagAthletics | August 24, 2025 | BFA Blog | 0 Comments

When it comes to training, there’s one piece of the puzzle that almost everyone overlooks: rest. Not the kind of rest where you skip the gym, but the kind that happens between sets—the minutes you spend catching your breath, maybe checking the clock, maybe feeling...

Beyond the Brand: Getting Back to Real Fitness

by BlackFlagAthletics | August 16, 2025 | BFA Blog | 0 Comments

With more than 30 years in the fitness, strength, and conditioning industry, I’ve seen countless trends come and go. Some have been valuable, lasting additions to the field, while others were nothing more than passing fads—or worse, gimmicks designed to make a quick...

From Assessment to Action: What’s Next in Your Training at Black Flag

by BlackFlagAthletics | July 27, 2025 | CrossFit WOD | 0 Comments

After wrapping up our first official Assessment Week, we’re excited to shift gears and dive back into purposeful, results-driven training. The past week gave us valuable insight into where our community thrives and where there’s room for growth across strength,...

Measure What Matters: Inside Our Fitness Assessment Process At Black Flag

by BlackFlagAthletics | July 20, 2025 | BFA Blog | 0 Comments

At Black Flag Strength & Conditioning, we believe your training should be intentional, measurable, and always connected to a bigger picture: your long-term health, performance, and quality of life. That’s why we’ve implemented an Assessment Week—a focused period...

Fitness Class Hours

60 Min Group Fitness Sessions

Mon. / Tue. / Wed. / Fri.
5:15am-10:00am, 5:00pm-7:30pm

Thursday
9:00am-10:00am, 5:30-6:30pm

Saturday
7:00am-10:30am

Open Gym Hours

Monday – Friday
10:00am-4:45pm

Saturday
10:30am-Noon

Sunday
8:00am-Noon

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