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Strength Training FAQs
View some Strength Training Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here!
How to Compete in Your First Weightlifting Meet
Your first Olympic weightlifting meet can be intimidating, but with a good coach OR some research on your own, you can prepare yourself to have a great experience with a good performance! I wrote this blog as a reference for our current and future meet participants as well as any lifter or coach out there who is new to weightlifting meets. After reading this blog you should be able to “go with the flow” and have a great time at your next meet! I have linked other resources throughout to get even more thorough information.
Training With Intent - Are You Leaving Gains On the Table?
If you’re wondering why you’re not getting stronger, faster, or leaner after “putting in the work,” this blog is for you.
I see it on social media and in my own gym sometimes - people just going through the motions absentmindedly.
Unlike at work, you really can’t just check the box and get paid, so to speak.
Recovery Reimagined - Part 1
What is Recovery?
I have spent a lot of time thinking on how to explain Recovery to people. I have thought about leading in with myth-busting on protein, joining the “more sleep” brigade, and even thought about going to war with the anti-CWI (cold water immersion) populus. But, none of those sat right with me. I don’t want to make this a “side taking” piece. I want this to change your perspective on not only how you understand recovery, but also how you understand life. What I want most is for you, after reading this, to reflect on your life and immediately know how to change food, routines, intensities, etc. in a way that optimizes your living experience and increases your capacity to truly live a full and healthy life. For us to grasp this concept of recovery, we must first understand what life is.