Strength Training, Elevated.
Our mission is to make strength training accessible, safe, effective, and fun. We pair world-class coaches with best-in-class Tonal technology. With a maximum of 8 members per class, we offer the ideal blend of group energy and personal attention.
Class Types
Onboarding
You can book your mandatory 20-minute onboarding session directly before your first class.
Full Body Strength
A 50-minute class built around a proven structure. Warm up, core activation, two Tonal strength blocks, active recovery, and a finisher. Designed to build strength across all major muscle groups.
Pilates Sculpt
Strength meets control. Using Tonal’s Pilates mode, these classes mimic the feel of a reformer while focusing on mobility, core strength, and light conditioning. Finishers may include ankle strap work for targeted glute training.
How it Works
Book Your Onboarding
Tonal ensures every rep you perform in class is the right load for you, but first, it needs to get to know you.
You will start with a 20-minute calibration workout to establish your strength baseline, understand your training history, and align on your goals.
The Connected Difference
Tonal adjusts load in real time based on your strength and how you adapt, so you are always training at the right intensity. This removes the guesswork and drives consistent progress, whether you are new or experienced.
We pair this technology with expert coaching to guide every session. You will have your own Tonal and bike, with no sharing or waiting.
Chart Your Own Path
After onboarding, choose the option that best fits your training style.
We offer drop-ins, class packs, and monthly memberships designed to make strength training simple and accessible.
Download our Members App (Connected Strength) in the Apple or Android App Store. To manage your bookings and membership.
The word is out: strength training is essential at every stage of life. Our mission is to make premium strength training experiences accessible, safe, effective, and fun.
Explore Our Memberships
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Starter Pack
$25
Onboarding + 1 Class
Limited
Time Offer!
Founding Member Monthly (3x/Week)
$360
12 Classes Per Month
*Onboarding Included*
Drop In
$45
1 Class
8 Pack
$320
8 Classes
Monthly
$420
12 Classes Per Month
Meet the Team
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Sam Brown
CO-FOUNDER
Sam brings over 20 years of strength and conditioning experience to every session. As a trainer for professional athletes across all disciplines (NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, AVP, Premier League, OLY Track & Field), his time in elite sport has helped develop an individualized, data-driven approach to human performance and injury rehabilitation. These foundations, paired with a bio-mechanically focused coaching style, help create a personalized and premium training experience for every member. -
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Jake Rauch
CO-FOUNDER
Jake holds a PhD in Exercise Science and currently serves on the performance innovation team at Tonal. After experiencing the transformative power of Tonal firsthand, he set out to bring that magic to group training environments. Jake is named on two patents and has co-authored 15 peer-reviewed publications in the field. -
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John Jensen
TRAINER
John is a Santa Barbara native, certified personal trainer, and strength coach with a lifelong background in athletics and performance training. As a former Division I baseball player and collegiate coach, he brings years of experience helping athletes and active adults build strength, improve performance, and stay healthy for the long term.
John played baseball at Santa Barbara High School before continuing his career at Santa Barbara City College, where he earned Conference MVP and All-Region honors. He went on to compete at the University of California, Irvine and Westmont College, graduating with a degree in Sociology. During his playing career, he also competed for the Santa Barbara Foresters and Portland Pickles.
After college, John spent several years coaching baseball at both the collegiate and summer league levels, including serving as an assistant coach at SBCC during a conference championship season. His passion for coaching eventually led him into the fitness industry, where he now works with clients of all ages and abilities.
John combines a deep understanding of strength training, athletic development, endurance, and movement quality. He specializes in helping former athletes and active adults build strength, improve conditioning, and maintain an athletic lifestyle.
Whether helping someone prepare for a race, build strength, improve overall fitness, or return to an active lifestyle, he is committed to creating individualized programs that help clients perform at their best and enjoy the process along the way. -
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Brooke Loggins
TRAINER
Brooke Loggins brings over 20 years of movement teaching and training experience to Connected Strength. A former collegiate volleyball player with a background in kinesiology, Brooke has long been drawn to the intersection of strength, power, control, and sustainable movement.
She is a BASI comprehensively certified Pilates instructor and RYT whose teaching blends Pilates, yoga, and somatic movement. Her Pilates-inspired strength classes are rooted in alignment, core strength, mobility, body awareness, and full-body connection, offering a thoughtful, low-impact approach to building strength and moving with greater confidence.
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Isabella Furillo
TRAINER
Bella is originally from Dallas, TX. She practically danced out of the womb beginning ballet at the age of 2 and her professional career at 17. She danced with Colorado Ballet, Ballet Tucson, and State Street Ballet in Santa Barbara.
Since retiring from ballet, movement is still her passion and she has found a second calling in helping others find their joy in movement. Bella started teaching pilates in 2021. She has gone through the Balanced Body program, NASM CPT and is also certified in Progressing Ballet Technique. She loves to help everyone achieve their fitness goals whether it be a healthy, happy body or peak performance as an athlete. You will leave her class with a strong center and open posture feeling grounded and confident
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Alexa Laurie
TRAINER
Alexa is a fitness professional specializing in strength training, body recomposition, sports performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation-focused coaching. Having led fitness departments and consistently ranked among top-performing trainers, she has helped clients of all backgrounds build strength, move better, and achieve lasting results.
As a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Sculpt Instructor, and Certified Strength X Coach, Alexa combines evidence-based training with a holistic approach to performance, health, and longevity.
A former elite-level soccer player, Alexa's passion for coaching grew from her own experiences with injury and rehabilitation. Through that journey, she developed a deep appreciation for the body's ability to heal, adapt, and become stronger with the right guidance.
Her philosophy is simple: everyone deserves to move well, feel strong, and have confidence in their body. She is passionate about creating an inclusive environment where clients feel supported, challenged, and empowered to reach their goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Connected Strength is a boutique strength and conditioning studio in Santa Barbara. We offer expert-coached, evidence-based training in a small group environment, leveraging the best technology on the market.
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Resistance training is one of the most effective ways to improve muscle strength, size, power, endurance, balance, and bone mineral density.
Viewed through that lens, targeted strength training is for everyone.
Whether your goal is to stay active for your grandkids, build muscle, lose weight, train for a sport, maintain bone health, or simply experience the mental benefits of training connected strength is for you.
Our classes are intentionally designed to be effective across all stages of life. College students, young professionals, new moms, athletes, and aging adults can all train side by side while still receiving an individualized experience.
So whether you’re looking to start your own journey or help a family member train safely and effectively, you’ll find a place here.
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Every 50-minute full-body strength class follows a thoughtfully designed structure to help you build strength with confidence. Sessions include a guided warm-up, two Tonal strength blocks, recovery periods that allow you to move at your own pace, and a guided finisher.
Each member has their own dedicated Tonal and bike, so there is no waiting or sharing equipment.
Tonal automatically personalizes the resistance to your strength level while still giving you the flexibility to adjust intensity based on how you are feeling that day.
Whether you are brand new to strength training or more experienced, our coaches are there to guide, support, and encourage you throughout every session.
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Each Pilates Sculpt class is designed to improve movement quality, stability, and body awareness through controlled, intentional movement. Sessions combine Tonal Pilates training with low-impact conditioning and glute-focused work to create a balanced, full-body experience.
The class is approachable for newcomers while still offering enough variety and challenge for experienced members. Whether you are looking to build confidence with movement, complement your strength training, or simply enjoy a lower-impact session, Pilates Sculpt offers a supportive and energizing training experience.
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At Connected Strength, you are never left to figure it out on your own. Every session is coach-led and powered by Tonal technology that calibrates to your body, movement patterns, and strength level to deliver a personalized training experience. Our programming is grounded in exercise science and designed to adapt with you over time, helping both newcomers and experienced lifters train effectively with confidence.
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Whether training with us or on your own, we recommend at a minimum one full body strength session per week, with two sessions being the sweet spot for most people. If the habit is already ingrained, our monthly package of three full body strength sessions per week exposes you to a variety of rep ranges and intensities, helping you develop strength, muscle growth, power, and endurance. You can also expect to work through all foundational movement patterns including squat, hinge, row, press, pull, and rotate throughout the week.
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No, every member receives their own Tonal and bike for the entire class.
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We're at 910 Philinda Ave, Unit D, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Free street parking is available on Philinda Ave and surrounding streets. We're also a short drive or bike ride from downtown State Street.
See our 2 dedicated parking spots here.
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We're currently in pre-sale and opening this July. Pre-sale members lock in founding member rates before prices go up — sign up now to claim your spot and be first through the door.
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Click Join Now at the top of the page to buy packages. If you are a first timer, check out our Starter Pack which includes your onboarding session + 1 classes at a discounted rate. Questions? Email us at info@connected-strength.com
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To keep classes running smoothly and ensure availability for all members, class reservations may be canceled up to 6 hours before the scheduled start time for a full class credit return. Cancellations made within 6 hours of class start time will result in the loss of the full class credit.
We appreciate your understanding and commitment to the community.
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Manage your Connected Strength membership anytime through the Connected Strength app, available on both Apple and Android devices. Through the app, you can view class schedules, book sessions, manage packages, monitor membership status, and make changes to your account with ease.
You can also access the same features directly through your PushPress membership portal by logging in through the Member Login section at the top of our website.
Get in Touch
Questions about the studio, memberships, or how it all works? Send us a message — we'd love to hear from you.
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