In the Spotlight

Media & Press

From local news features to community awards — see why Fitness Explosion is Solano County's most recognized gym.

Voted #1

Seven Years Running

Solano County's Best Health Club — The Reporter, 1st Place every year since 2019.

As Seen On TV

TV Features

Fitness Explosion featured on FOX 40 and Good Day Sacramento — the media knows what Vacaville already does.

FOX 40

FOX 40 Studio Feature

Coach Mugz and Fitness Explosion featured live on FOX 40 — bringing the energy of the gym to the studio.

Good Day Sacramento

Good Day Sacramento Feature

"Train with the best" — Fitness Explosion showcased on Good Day Sacramento.

Good Day Sacramento

Peace, Love & Wellness — Dumbbell Rock

Fitness Explosion's signature Dumbbell Rock class featured on Good Day Sacramento — Vacaville's own workout phenomenon.

CBS 13

CBS 13 — Fitx Cameo

Fitness Explosion featured on CBS 13 — bringing Vacaville's energy to the Sacramento airwaves.

In Print

Newspaper Features

The Reporter newspaper feature — Fitness Explosion Elite Training shaping up to be the best in Solano
The Reporter — December 2024

"Fitness Explosion Elite Training shaping up to be the best in Solano"

Feature article highlighting Coach Mugz's community impact, the gym's diverse class offerings, and why Fitness Explosion has been voted #1 in Solano County for consecutive years.

The Man Behind the Movement

Coach Mugz

25+ years of transforming lives — from the gym floor to the TV studio, Coach Mugz brings explosive energy everywhere he goes.

Coach Mugz — Founder of Fitness Explosion Elite Training, standing by heavy bag
Founder & Head Coach

Coach Mugz

Building champions since 1988

Coach Mugz standing on the gym floor in FE branded gear
On the Floor
Coach Mugz boxing training session
Boxing
Coach Mugz leading floor training exercises
Floor Training
Coach Mugz working one-on-one with a member
1-on-1 Coaching
Star-Studded

Celebrity Visits

When celebrities come through Solano County, they train with the best. Coach Mugz and the Fit Fam have hosted some legendary visitors.

Celebrity visiting Coach Mugz at Fitness Explosion
Celebrity visit at Fitness Explosion gym
Celebrations & Victories

Member Moments

Championship belts earned. Milestones celebrated. The Fit Fam shows up for each other — every single time.

Coach Mugz and member back-to-back power flex in the gym
Power Flex
Coach Mugz celebrating with member holding championship belt
Belt Celebration
Coach Mugz celebrating a member's milestone achievement
Milestone
Coach Mugz and member flexing and smiling together
Flex Friday
Fit Fam member flexing — showing strength and confidence
Strength
Coach Mugz training a young athlete at Fitness Explosion
Youth Training
Coach Mugz with member celebrating with American flags
Celebration
Young FE athlete standing proud in front of I AM I CAN I WILL wall
FE Athlete
Fit Fam member flexing with championship belt
Champion
Coach Mugz and member flexing after training session
Coach & Member
Coach Mugz with adaptive recreation member — inclusive fitness for everyone
Inclusive Fitness
Three Fit Fam members flexing together after class
Fit Fam
Fit Fam group flex — I AM, I CAN, I WILL
I AM. I CAN. I WILL.
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Inside the Gym

Life at Fitness Explosion

The workouts, the community, the energy — this is what every day looks like inside our doors.

Bootcamp class — full gym with members doing barbell work
FE Boxing group class in action
Member doing seated dumbbell curls on red bench
Member training with battle ropes at Fitness Explosion
Group doing barbell squats during bootcamp
Dumbbell Rock class — group formation with weights
Member doing seated shoulder press with dumbbells
Senior member doing TRX exercises — all ages welcome at FE
Full class in motion — I AM I CAN I WILL wall visible
Fit Fam member showing back muscle definition
Members on floor doing core work and planks during bootcamp
FE Yoga class stretching session
Members doing dumbbell bench exercises during class
High-energy group class with Dumbbell Rock movements
Bootcamp class doing deadlift training
Early morning bootcamp — members on benches doing dumbbell work
Member performing dumbbell rows during training
Community family event at Fitness Explosion — kids, parents, hula hoops
Fit Fam group flexing in the gym mirror
Fit Fam — I CAN motto on display
Fit Fam — One Love, one community
Barbells on the gym floor — ready for training
Success Stories

Where Our Athletes Go

FE-trained athletes signing to college programs — the proof is in the results.

FE athletes college signing day at Vanden High — Lakeland University and University of La Verne
College Signing

Vanden Vikings → Lakeland & La Verne

Two FE athletes sign on the same day — one to Lakeland University (yellow & blue), the other to the University of La Verne (green & orange). Both trained with Coach Mugz through high school.

FE athlete college signing day — HPU Sharks baseball
College Signing

HPU Sharks — Baseball

Another FE athlete signs to play college baseball at Hawaii Pacific University.

FE athlete college signing day — Nevada Wolf Pack volleyball
College Signing

Nevada Wolf Pack — Volleyball

FE athlete Francesca King signs to play D1 volleyball at University of Nevada.

Behind the Scenes — Signing Day & Game Day

Vanden Vikings signing day ceremony — athlete with family and balloons
Signing Day
Coach Mugz at HPU Sharks signing table with athlete
Signing Day
Francesca King's family at Nevada Wolf Pack signing ceremony — Vanden High School
Signing Day
Coach Mugz with FE-trained Vanden volleyball athlete after a game
Game Day
Coach Mugz cheering with FE athlete at Vanden volleyball game
Game Day
Close-up of HPU Sharks signing table with Coach Mugz
Signing Day
Two FE-trained athletes posing together at the gym
College Commitment

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