by Mitchell Schumacher, NSCA-CSCS | Nov 22, 2020 | Lifting & Strength, Tips from the Trainers
“If you Need a Witness to Your Success, Be Your Own.” It is no secret that one of the best ways to notice improvements in a gym setting is to track your performance or progress. Normally, we would do this by performing some sort of field test. A field test may be a...
by Mitchell Schumacher, NSCA-CSCS | Oct 28, 2020 | Lifting & Strength, Tips from the Trainers
I hated every minute of training, but I said,“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life a champion.” – Muhammad Ali “Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” – Paul J. Meyer Athletics, sports, and the...
by Mitchell Schumacher, NSCA-CSCS | Oct 16, 2020 | Lifting & Strength, Tips from the Trainers
If you have ever found yourself looking at a strength training program, you have probably seen a written up version of percentage-based training. Verbiage like “5×5 @ 85%” or something similar to that is a frequently used method of building a program. This type...
by Mitchell Schumacher, NSCA-CSCS | Mar 18, 2020 | Lifting & Strength, Tips from the Trainers
“Progress takes many forms. Sometimes, it may not be visible to you.” – Mitchell Schumacher Progress is something we try to achieve each and every day. Whether we are at work, at home, at the gym, or at play; progress is something we yearn to see. The problem with...
by Lynde Weatherford, Director of Training Services & Certified Health Coach | Jan 29, 2020 | Mobility, Lifting & Strength, Tips from the Trainers, Group Fitness
Here we are in a new decade. I’m sure that some of you have looked back at the last 10 years to reflect on the positive memories but may have also realized that there are things you would like to do in this next decade to improve yourself. Which brings me to the topic...
by Mitchell Schumacher, NSCA-CSCS | Sep 2, 2019 | Lifting & Strength, Tips from the Trainers
When entering a gym, one of the first things that you will notice is the vast difference in training styles. As a new member, this can be mentally and visually overwhelming. What do you try first? How do you know what will fit you best? The answer is simple: try it...
