Aaron & Amanda Jones
The reason 1776 exists, in their own words.
The man in the arena
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.”
Born in Texas. Homegrown in Statesville.
Both Amanda and I were born in Texas and are homegrown in Statesville, North Carolina. I have always enjoyed fitness and, as a simple business owner, saw an opportunity to create an affordable fitness environment for everyone seeking to improve their health and well-being. In addition to 1776 Fitness Group, I own real estate and a design and development company.
Family first.
My wife, Amanda Haneline Jones, has been my love, inspiration and greatest supporter throughout all my business endeavors. Together we have five children: Preston, Norah Beth, Kathryn, Anna and Elizabeth. Christ has blessed our family over and over again, and we are grateful for His continued guidance in our lives.
Amanda is a stay-at-home mom who works harder than I do, pouring into our children's lives while helping me navigate business decisions and supporting our family's endeavors. Her influence, wisdom and dedication are an invaluable part of everything we do.
Dream big. Work harder.
I am not a powerlifter, CrossFitter or bodybuilder. I am simply someone who believes in dreaming big and working harder today than yesterday. I believe in taking opportunities, building something meaningful and continually striving to improve. That same philosophy is at the heart of 1776 Fitness Group.
1776 represents more than a gym.
To me, 1776 represents the spirit of the American patriot. Our country was founded on Christian and conservative values, and I believe ordinary citizens hold the power to invest in our nation's future and ultimately determine the direction of its success.
We are the people in the arena.
We are the everyday Americans: the business owners, bankers, waiters and waitresses, students, pastors, technicians, groundskeepers and countless others who keep this country moving forward. We may not stand out in a room, and we may go about our daily lives quietly, but we are the backbone of this nation.
We work hard, raise our families, serve our communities and contribute to something greater than ourselves. And when the time comes to stand for the country we love and the values we believe in, we must be willing to step forward.
Freedom to fitness.
That is what 1776 Fitness Group represents to me. It is more than a gym. It is an opportunity to create an affordable place where people from all walks of life can invest in themselves, work toward their goals and become stronger, physically and mentally.
We believe the strength of our country begins with the strength of its people, and we are proud to play a small part in helping our community become stronger, healthier and more connected.
We are the ordinary citizens who make an extraordinary difference. We are the men and women in the arena.
Freedom to fitness
Come be part of it
Stop in during staffed hours and say hello, or call 980-635-1779. We would rather meet you than sell to you.