Meet A Dad: F45’s Lou, Anthony & Reid! | Stamford Moms

Lou, Anthony & Reid are the Stamford dads behind F45 Stamford Harbor Point! Get to know them in this special Father’s Day Meet A Dad!

How many kids do you have and what are their ages?
Lou:
My wife Allison and I have one daughter Azalea, “ZeZe.” She’s a little over 14 months. She’s a bundle of joy. 
Anthony: 1 daughter named Gianna (Gigi) who will be 2 years old in August.
Reid: 2 Daughters (Sydney who turns 18 June 17th, Lilah 15).

What brought you to Stamford?
Lou: My wife and I moved to Harbor Point in Stamford in June of 2012. We were one of the first residents ever in the Infinity! I had been working up here for a commodity trading firm, Tradition Energy, who I am still with and we decided that it was best if I were closer to the office and not commuting 3 hours + each day to Hoboken and/or Long Island. 
Anthony:
 An accounting job way back in 2009.
Reid: My company, Icon brought me here in 2001.

What’s your favorite family activity in Stamford?
Lou: Azalea loves to play and go on walks. We love talking her to the park here in Harbor Point. She absolutely loves dogs and is so curious about them when we’re cruising around. Anyone she sees, she loves to yell “HI, HI, HI,” which is by far her favorite word right now. Watching her happy and playing is just the best. 
Anthony:
We love letting Gigi run wild in Harbor Point. Walking on the boardwalk, making friends on the playscape, and chasing after all the dogs are some of the things we love watching her do – when she’s happy and occupied so are me and my wife.
Reid: Love to go boating!

We love F45! Why did you decide to open in Stamford?
Lou: My partners and I were tired of the same, old workouts and wasting valuable time that we no longer had available to us. We’d go to the gym and spend 1.5 hours and feel like we got nothing done. We were looking for something fresh and innovative and couldn’t find anything that peaked our interests until we came across F45! We saw Harbor Point as the perfect place for this training program, and an ideal fit for the type of community we were looking to foster.

What makes F45 a great fitness option for moms & dads?
Reid: Besides be a functional fitness workout that is designed for full body fitness, F45 is a community and a chance to meet other people who share the same goals in health and life. A community to make new friends!

How has F45 helped you connect with other families in the area?
Anthony: I have made so many friends and connections through F45, it really has been life changing…400+ new friends to be exact. Every person that walks through that gym has a different story and a different reason for what brought them in, yet we are all here to accomplish the same goal.

How do you balance work & family?
Lou:
You have to keep things in perspective constantly – family has and always will come first for me. My wife is very understanding and bright and successful in her own regard so she knows the importance of some of the things we’re working on. We have a great staff that runs the gym; my partners and I are more of a support system for them. We’re able to focus on our full-time jobs, and they take care of the day to day operations.
Anthony:
Having a patient and understanding wife is what helps most! I have had to prioritize my life and pretty much eliminate anything that doesn’t add value. Family first, then work, and then if there is any time left I fill in the gaps with some fun.
Reid: With lots of communication and a strong support system. We are three owners but also three families and we understand for each of us that family comes first. So we are always there to help each other out!

What’s the best piece of “dad advice” you’ve gotten so far?
Lou: Tomorrow is not promised, so even though sometimes days are challenging, try to cherish all of them and show love to the people around you.  
Anthony:
To enjoy and cherish the time you can spend with your kids. They grow up in the blink of an eye, so be as involved as you can be! …and if you are looking to prevent or get rid of your Dad-bod, F45 offers a complimentary 1-week trial that will get you on your way!
Reid: Enjoy every stage… as a father to daughters there is a special bond and never take that lightly!

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