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Start: 2026-08-21T18:30:00-05:00
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Werk Force Brewing Co.

GRAMMY-NOMINATED BLUEGRASS AT WERK FORCE FRIDAY We’re always super excited to welcome back <a href="https://www.facebook.com/specialconsensus?__cft__[0]=AZaS8_E2Iuv7c79UkxMjXJjKNiiVe6y_xZyNTNT-kZpNa-tvvfr7MuJL0gY5AtCAFCWXQzTanYsEx8jKWx8cuIXKwdyli-6SNi98ZrCo-wQVdmThfKU4rVmA9wNO2flVZlFHPNlRLJFtkOKAy3agKeKxc0DfA2KducHO6YsE8Iu4HxnmhzBpRFlFL06Nb0Zm2tw&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Special Consensus</a> to Werk Force! For 50 years, these bluegrass legends have been bringing their signature blend of traditional bluegrass drive and contemporary creativity to stages around the world. And yes… they’ve got the hardware credentials to back it up — TWO-TIME GRAMMY NOMINEES for Best Bluegrass Album! Come see why Special Consensus has earned 8 IBMA Awards and continues to be one of the most respected names in bluegrass.<ul><li>Incredible musicians</li><li>Five decades of bluegrass </li><li>2 GRAMMY nominations </li><li>Beer in hand, bluegrass on stage</li><li>ALL AGES, NO COVER!!</li></ul>Special Consensus at Werk Force — this is one you’re NOT going to want to miss!

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24012 W. Main St. #104 in Plainfield, il

Please let me know if you would like to schedule an interview with David Streitz
I'd love to suggest a story idea regarding new technology helping local Plainfield area residents rethink what healthy aging looks like by bringing a new AI-powered healthspan fitness concept to the community.
On Aug. 12, 2026, Plainfield resident and dentist David Streitz opened his first The Exercise Coach® studio at 24012 W. Main St. #104 in Plainfield, introducing the company's newly expanded Strength Plus™ AI enabled platform to residents throughout Plainfield, Joliet, Shorewood, and surrounding communities. 
Rather than focusing solely on exercise, the new Strength Plus™ AI-enabled platform is designed to help adults stay stronger, more mobile, mentally sharp, and independent as they age through a personalized combination of:
<ul>
 <li>Coach-Assisted Stretching to improve flexibility, posture, mobility, and everyday movement</li>
 <li>Balance Transformation Training to improve stability, coordination, and help reduce fall risk</li>
 <li>Cognitive Fitness Integration that combines balance and brain-based exercises designed to improve reaction time, spatial awareness, coordination, and cognitive engagement—I know of no other fitness concepts that offer cognitive fitness as part of their workouts</li>
</ul>
The personalized programs also include The Exercise Coach’s legacy AI-enabled strength training technology that automatically adjusts resistance in real time based on each client's performance, allowing workouts to continuously adapt as people become stronger while certified coaches guide every session. The result is a highly personalized, efficient program requiring just two 20-minute workouts per week.
The opening also coincides with The Exercise Coach franchise system’s 25th anniversary and the continued rollout of its Strength Plus™ AI-enabled healthspan platform nationwide. The franchise system has more than 225 locations nationwide and was named one of the top 10 fitness franchises by Entrepreneur
magazine. So far, 64 of the 225 locations nationwide offer Strength Plus and more are being added every month. Also, please note that the entire national fitness franchise system is headquartered in Lake Zurich, so it is a Chicagoland-based franchise system. 
Here is a recent CBS Minnesota news segment that shows the Strength Plus™ technology and training approach in action: 
<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/the-exercise-coach-woodbury-ai-workout/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/the-exercise-coach-woodbury-ai-workout/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h</a>
AND
Three short Fox affiliate clips of the technology in Indianapolis. 
<a href="https://fox59.com/morning-news/where-is-sherman/where-is-sherman-strength-plus-training/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Where Is Sherman: Strength Plus Training | Fox 59</a>

If you're interested, I'd be happy to arrange a visit to the studio so you can experience the new technology firsthand on camera and/or photograph the proprietary fitness equipment and interview David Streitz.
Best,
Sheryl Bass 
Publicist, The Exercise Coach 
720-771-7430 
<a href="mailto:s.bass@exercisecoach.com">s.bass@exercisecoach.com</a>

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Where? Nik &amp; Ivy Brewing 1026 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441 When? 8/23/2026 12pm to 6pm
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Artist List: 3Damian Art Beaver Rub Spice Company Crafty Creations dk custom woodwork Dye The Day Away Ember &amp; Ivory Candle Company FeFe’s pickles and peppers Ghost Owl Studio gigawatt Grandma Dan's Bakery kat. | poet &amp; author Libra Rising By Yoali Lil Bird Kitchens LLC Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods Melanie Klegerman Fersko - Artist and Author NewRetroMama Raven Feathers and Bat Wings Slow Poke Sculpts Ten Cups Tarot Third Lens Adventures
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