Where We SLAM
Growden Memorial Park
207 Wilbur St., Fairbanks Alaska 99701
Monday, Wednesday, + Friday | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Growden Park is an expansive park situated in downtown Fairbanks. Growden Park is home of the world famous Midnight Sun Baseball Game, a summer solstice classic. The game begins at 10:30 pm June 21st every year and uses NO artificial lights. Only in Fairbanks! Get your Arctic SLAM on while celebrating the unique Fairbanks problem of the Midnight Sun.
Parking & Meeting Location
We will meet and start class on the main field near the parking lot.
Questions? Contact Malia Gardella.
Bentley Mall
32 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | when temps are below freezing | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Located in the heart of downtown Fairbanks, off of college road . The Mall gives a warm home where we can SLAM all winter long and keeps us conveniently located near some Mom life favorites, Costco and numerous coffee shops.
Parking & Meeting Location
There is a large parking lot in front of the Mall. Please go through the double doors near Micheals and join us centrally located inside.
Questions? Contact Malia Gardella.
Growden Memorial Park
Griffin Park
SLAM Boss
Malia Gardella | malia@sweatlikeamother.com
Malia is an ACE certified group fitness instructor, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, 500 RYT and CPR/First Aid certified. She has been a faithful member of S.L.A.M. Fairbanks since the very beginning, becoming an instructor in 2017 and has now moved into the role of owner. Originally from Hawaii, this mama found her community in Alaska and couldn’t imagine life without her S.L.A.M. family. She is a boy mom to two adventurous wild things and loves every crazy moment. She loves a little friendly competition and helping Mamas and friends crush their fitness goals, whatever season they may be in. When not at S.L.A.M. you can find her drinking coffee, outdoors with friends or nerding out about all things movement and exercise.
Pricing
Single Class Pass
- Perfect for dropping in on a class from time to time
- Expires after 1 use
5 Class Pass
- Good for those planning to attend class biweekly
- Expires 2 months after purchase
10 Class Pass
- A great option for attending class once a week
- Expires 4 months after purchase
Monthly Unlimited
- Perfect for attending class often
- Cancel at any time with 2 weeks notice, pregnant moms may place a hold
The Fairbanks Team
Malia Gardella | Instructor & Owner
Malia is an ACE certified group fitness instructor, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, 500 RYT and CPR/First Aid certified. She has been a faithful member of S.L.A.M. Fairbanks since the very beginning, becoming an instructor in 2017 and has now moved into the role of owner. Originally from Hawaii, this mama found her community in Alaska and couldn’t imagine life without her S.L.A.M. family. She is a boy mom to two adventurous wild things and loves every crazy moment. She loves a little friendly competition and helping Mamas and friends crush their fitness goals, whatever season they may be in. When not at S.L.A.M. you can find her drinking coffee, outdoors with friends or nerding out about all things movement and exercise.
Ashley Pruitt | Instructor
Ashley is a born and raised Alaskan . She is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, completed the NeuMe Physio ‘To Birth & Back’ postpartum course, and is CPR/First Aid certified. When she was in college, she saw some mamas working out in a park. Little did she know that group of ladies would become a huge part of her life just two months postpartum. Ashley grew up active in basketball, running, and played on the women’s Ultimate Frisbee team at Harding University, where she studied Elementary Education. If she’s not at S.L.A.M., you can find her drinking coffee, running, or hiking with her two little girlies in tow. She feels blessed to be able to be a part of the S.L.A.M. Fairbanks Team and loves helping these mamas achieve their goals!
Katy Giuliani | Instructor
Katy is an ACE certified Personal Trainer, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach and CPR certified. She moved to Alaska in 2018 and joined S.L.A.M. Fairbanks just a few weeks later, after meeting a few moms who wouldn’t stop talking about it! Being a mom to five she realized how much she needed a group of strong women in her life and S.L.A.M. Fairbanks provided her with those women! She found her love of fitness and running when her first child was four months old and S.L.A.M. has given her the opportunity to share that passion with other strong women! When she’s not at S.L.A.M. you can find her at the grocery store, at home doing all the things Moms do or on an adventure with her family!
Lillian Gardella | Instructor
Lillian is an ACE certified group fitness instructor and is CPR certified. She is a born and raised Alaskan, and though every January she questions the decision to stay, she loves the community and outdoor enthusiasm for our state. She is a mom to teens and loves to take them out hiking, camping, and hunting and brings along whomever is willing to go! She loves encouraging Moms of all ages and stages in their fitness goals and is proud to be a part of the amazing S.L.A.M. team.
S.L.A.M. has been life changing for me. I really don’t think I would ever have started exercising again if I hadn’t found it. Last year during the Get Fit Challenge, and the month following, I lost 15 pounds. I have kept that weight off this year, and now along with class 4 days a week, I am also training for my first half marathon in April. That is something I NEVER thought I would do. I am so thankful for all the delightful people I have met through S.L.A.M. and I know that even when the Army moves us again, I will always find a way to stay fit thanks to all I have learned through S.L.A.M. Fairbanks.