Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. You do not need any previous gym or fitness experience to start at Farm Box.

Every class can be modified based on your fitness level, experience, mobility, or physical limitations. You'll work at your own pace with coaching and support along the way.

You don't have to get in shape before coming to Farm Box. You come to Farm Box to get in shape.

No. One of the biggest misconceptions people have is that they need to get in shape before joining a gym or fitness class.

At Farm Box, there's no expectation that you'll be the strongest or fastest person in the room. We celebrate effort over perfection. Show up, give your best, and we'll meet you where you are.

Every fitness level is welcome. Stephanie has coached everyone from children and complete beginners to competitive athletes and senior adults.

Whether this is your first workout class or you're training for your next athletic goal, movements can be adjusted to appropriately challenge you.

Expect a supportive, high-energy environment where you'll be coached through the workout and encouraged to challenge yourself at your own level.

You don't need to know every exercise before you arrive. Come ready to work, keep an open mind, encourage the women around you, and give your best effort. A signed liability waiver is required to participate in a Farm Box class.

Wear comfortable workout clothing and bring water and a towel. Gloves are optional.

Please bring separate, clean gym shoes and change into them when you arrive. This is especially important during rainy or winter weather to help keep the gym clean and safe.

For HIIT classes, please bring your own exercise mat.

Yes. Workouts can be modified around injuries, mobility limitations, and individual fitness levels.

Please let Stephanie know about any limitations so movements can be appropriately adjusted.

Farm Box offers a variety of women's fitness classes incorporating strength training, weight training, HIIT, full-body circuit training, functional fitness, conditioning, partner workouts, and HYROX-style training.

Weekly programming includes Lower Body Strength, Upper Body HIIT, Farm Box Full Body workouts, HYROX-focused training, and Saturday Partner Workout or HYROX sessions.

Our goal is to help women improve strength, endurance, confidence, and overall fitness while keeping training challenging and fun.

No. Farm Box workouts are different every day.

While each day may have a particular training focus, the actual workouts continually change to keep training challenging, engaging, and effective.

Check out our classes schedule to view classes.

Yes. Strength training is an important part of Farm Box programming.

Our strength-focused workouts use equipment such as barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and resistance to help women build strength and muscle while learning proper lifting technique.

Whether you're new to weight training or already comfortable lifting, the workout can be adjusted to your experience and ability.

Yes. Farm Box offers high-intensity training that combines strength, cardio, conditioning, and functional movements.

Our Upper Body HIIT class is a fast-paced workout designed to challenge both muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Farm Box Full Body is our signature full-body strength and conditioning circuit.

Workouts may incorporate barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, bodyweight movements, cardio stations, functional exercises, and athletic movements. Every workout is different, so you'll continually experience new challenges.

Yes. Farm Box is an official HYROX Affiliate located in Madison Township, PA, near Moscow and Scranton.

Our HYROX-focused training is designed to prepare participants for the strength, conditioning, endurance, and functional demands associated with HYROX.

Farm Box HYROX-focused workouts may include running, sled pushes and pulls, SkiErg, rowing, wall balls, burpee broad jumps, lunges, sandbag work, carries, and functional strength movements.

No. You don't have to be a competitive athlete to benefit from HYROX-style training.

The workouts can challenge your strength, endurance, conditioning, and overall fitness whether you're preparing for an actual HYROX competition or simply looking for a new physical challenge.

Yes. Farm Box hosts HYROX Simulations approximately every 4–6 weeks.

These are separate events and are not included as a regular class with the standard class package. Current simulation pricing is $20 for Farm Box members with a 10-Class Package and $30 for drop-in/non-members.

Farm Box offers two simple ways to train:

Walk-In / Drop-In Class: $20

10-Class Package: $150

The 10-Class Package is ideal for women who plan to train regularly and also includes Farm Box member benefits, such as discounted pricing for certain special events.

Yes. A Walk-In Pass is available if you'd like to try a Farm Box workout before purchasing a full 10-Class Package.

Farm Box uses Vagaro for purchasing packages, booking classes, managing your schedule and profile, and joining class waitlists.

Classes can be booked up to two weeks in advance.

Join the waitlist through Vagaro.

If a space becomes available, Vagaro will automatically move you into the class and notify you.

Yes. Class packages expire three months from the date of purchase. Any unused classes remaining after the expiration date are forfeited.

Packages are non-refundable and non-transferable.

If you’re experiencing technical issues with the Vagaro app, your account, purchasing a package, or booking classes, please text Stephanie for assistance. Text 631-525-1716.

If you cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled class, you will not be charged.

Cancellations made within 24 hours of class are charged because your space has been reserved and the workout has already been planned based on attendance.

Please note: Farm Box's provided policy does not currently specify the treatment of cancellations made between 24 and 48 hours before class. Refer to the current policy in Vagaro when booking.

No-shows are charged for the reserved class. There are no refunds or credits for missed classes.

Please arrive on time. Farm Box workouts are carefully timed and programmed, and arriving late can cause you to miss important parts of the class.

And yes, there's a Farm Box consequence for being late: burpees. Sometimes the whole class joins you. It's all in good fun.

If severe or unforeseen weather conditions in Madison Township prevent you from attending, you will not be charged and will receive a refund or class credit.

Yes. Every Farm Box membership includes access to FREE 30-Day Nutrition Challenges.

These challenges bring fitness and nutrition together through guidance, accountability, motivation, and community, helping women build healthier habits that can last beyond the challenge.

Yes. Farm Box offers customized private workout events for occasions including birthdays, bridal and bachelorette celebrations, and personal milestones.

Farm Box has also celebrated sobriety anniversaries, cancer-free milestones, personal accomplishments, anniversaries, PRs, graduations, and retirements.

If it's important to you, it's important to us.

Yes. Giving back is one of Farm Box's core values.

Farm Box has participated in Ruck for Recovery, supported local fire departments, schools and community initiatives, organized holiday fundraising for a local Senior Center, helped members and families experiencing hardships, participated in the Madison Township Street Fair Parade, and partnered with local businesses and organizations.

We're proud to call Madison Township home.

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Farm Box is located at:

1211 Madisonville Rd.
Madison Township, PA 18444

We're conveniently located for women looking for fitness classes, strength training, functional fitness, HIIT, and HYROX training in Madison Township, Moscow, Scranton, Lackawanna County, and surrounding Northeast Pennsylvania communities.

From Mercado Farm, continue up the driveway and drive between the chicken coop and large red barn. You'll reach a spacious parking area.

When possible, the first vehicles arriving should pull through and park closer to the exit to help traffic flow smoothly.

From the parking area, walk past the gray house and enter the gray barn—that's Farm Box.

Phone: 631-525-1716
Email: themercadofarm@gmail.com
Instagram: @farmboxfitness

Still have a question? Reach out or come see what Farm Box is all about.