Fitness Class Training and Shoe Recycling

Meet George - The Founder of Fitness Class Training!

George came up with the idea of Fitness Class Training (FCT) as a way to raise money for Dog Star Rescue and the West Hartford Food Pantry - two charities that he is very passionate about supporting. He started fitness classes in his backyard originally and continues to promote active lifestyles through paid fitness programming with proceeds going to Dog Star Rescue.

He also collects sneakers to recycle (if you have any sneakers you do not wear anymore, bring them to Fleet Feet Hartford or Fleet Feet Glastonbury for George to collect), leads an afterschool run program at Bugby Elementary and partners with other organizations to host bigger events (organizations like Open Doors Outdoors.) Since he started FCT in 2020, George has raised and donated over $50,000!

We partner with Sneakers for Good, an initiative that recycles worn shoes and plants trees with the proceeds. This is one of the ways we promote sustainibility and reduce/offset carbon emissions.