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Is It Worth It To Track Your Workouts?

July 23, 2019

I’m not talking about the scale. Let’s remember that the scale is not always the most accurate means of gym gains/losses/improvement. Skip the scale. I’m talking specifically about technological means of tracking. Tech tracking has become a hot-button topic in the fitness world. Many people are utilizing apps, fitness trackers, and online subscriptions for things…

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Anaerobic Exercise: What It Is & Why You Should Be Doing It

June 13, 2019

We’ve been asked many times what anaerobic exercise is and why anyone should choose to do it. People know what aerobic exercise is and it is more commonly talked about which means that anaerobic doesn’t get it’s the time in the sun that it deserves. Lemme just tell you, I LOVE ANAEROBIC EXERCISE. It’s awesome…

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Home vs. Gym Workouts

June 6, 2019

“I don’t have time to get to the gym today, I’ll just do my workout at home.” – Every Busy Person I’m 100% at fault of saying the above statement. More than once. Every single time my day is not going according to plan, the one thing that I can give up is a 1.5-hour…

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Learning To Love Group Fitness

May 14, 2019

Are you one of the millions of people that do NOT like group fitness? Yep, same here. I hated the “typical” group fitness atmosphere. You couldn’t (still can’t) catch me in a room of 40 other people, one instructor, and a same-size fits all workout. I don’t want to be pushing around a small amount…

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The Body Is Built To Move

April 2, 2019

The body is absolutely made to move. The modern skeletal and muscular system evolved over a very long time to specialize in upright movement. Just take a look at our joints and how our muscles are attached within our bodies. The human body is quite amazing and modern humans absolutely take it for granted.  …

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What Social Media Means To Kerley’s Fitness

March 7, 2019

The social media game has changed a lot over the years. I bet that some of you cannot even remember a time without social media. Well, I can remember a time without cell phones and easy access to the internet! Then, technology started to improve. Now you see 8 year old with tablets and their…

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Boutique Gym vs. Box (Large) Gym

February 19, 2019

To start, yes, there is a startling difference between these two facilities set up, operations, costs, etc. No – it is not just about space (although, that is a big part of the difference as well) and overall amenities. Box Gyms Box (or large) gym facilities are just that, large. They typically offer more square…

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The Adventure of Owning a New Business

January 24, 2019

As I sit here at 5:14 AM on a Thursday wondering if anyone is going to show up for our 5:15 class, I can’t help but think to myself “self, DAFUQ did you get yourself into”?! As we enter the era of Amazon and people wanting everything right now, more & more  “ma and pa”…

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Personal Training – Do You Need It?

January 18, 2019

Well – now that it’s 2019 you’re probably on the fitness bandwagon, and we love it. Getting back into fitness can be tough, and there are obstacles that you have to push through. For many people, a personal trainer is an afterthought. They think that just getting a membership at a local gym and going…

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Why We Love New Year’s Resolutions

December 31, 2018

New Year’s resolutions are a staple for so many people. Putting together a list, vision board, etc. is a fantastic way to be intentional about what you want to accomplish in the upcoming months. As we enter the new year, we tend to see two different themes posted on social media: Someone looking to better…

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