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FLR - The Journey To Capability

Every one of us is on a journey. - Some of us want to become healthier. - Some want to become stronger. - Some want to feel more confident. - Some want to better protect the people we love. - Others simply want to be more prepared for whatever life may bring. No matter where you begin, one thing is true: None of us are finished becoming who we can be.

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Fitness Is Your First Line of Defense

At First & Last Resort, we believe preparedness starts long before an emergency ever happens. When most people hear the word preparedness, they immediately think of emergency kits, firearms, or natural disasters. While those things certainly have their place, they’re not where preparation begins. Your first line of defense isn’t something you carry. It’s something you build. It’s your body.

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Train for the Day You Hope Never Comes

Train with purpose and resolve! Walk into most fitness classes and you’ll probably hear: “How many calories did you burn?” “How much weight did you lift?” “How fast did you finish?” At First & Last Resort, we ask a different question. What are you training for?

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Exciting New Partnership!

We are pleased to announce that Frank Riess, owner of Walkill River Small Arms, is partnering with us at First & Last Resort to bring his deep knowledge and experience to help guide us. Frank is also allowing us to bundle his NYS Concealed Carry Courses with our Prepared Fitness programs. Look for other services and bundles from and with Frank in the coming weeks!

Visit Frank's website, and if you are in the Mid-Hudson Valley or nearby, then be sure to visit Frank at his store!

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