Bella is one of our oldest members, a SASC OG and everyone loves having her in class. I felt she was an easy pick as our first spotlight!

1. What made you want to start working out at just 8 years old?

My brother started to workout with Aubrey, and I would watch the clas...

That's it. Just 50 days left in 2019.

As I reflect back on this past year I am filled with gratitude, happiness, and an appreciation for all that I have learned. 

Like most of us there are some areas I wish I had focused more on. Areas of my life I had given more pr...

Please note that this blog is NOT for anyone in particular.

Weight loss is tricky, it's not just about willpower and a caloric deficit.

Behind your daily struggles, mess ups, and guilt trips your body is working to "help you" by conserving energy at a biological level.

He...

Our new cycle is written and we are ready to move forward for the second part of 2019! 

We will be moving into a strength & bodybuilding hypertrophy cycle for the next 6 months. That’s six, four week micro cycles. 

Volume will progressively increase as we focus on primar...

Your Perspective:

You're eating around 800 calories and not losing weight.

You've made a food log and everything looks great. Coffee (5 calories) and an oatmeal cup for breakfast (158 calories), protein shake at lunch (120 calories), chicken with salad for dinner (388),...

1) Negativity

"I can't do a push up."

"I hate running."

"I'm too old to do that."

These are just a few example of negative self talk. I hear it and I see it (body language speaks) every week.

To be honest, this is toxic. 

How can someone overcome challenges if they cons...

I'm sure you've heard this before.

It's not meant to come across as rude or demeaning. Instead it's meant to inspire and motivate you by questioning your reasoning behind certain decisions you choose for yourself.

I'm fortunate to have a job that allows me to be surround...

Before you start to curse me or roll your eyes, I'd like to have a serious conversation about the practice of yoga.

Anyone who does yoga and probably most who don't, know that yoga is great for you. Taking the time for mindfulness has been linked with emotional resilien...

Enjoying deload so far?

After your warm up today we are doing mobility work for thoracic extension. Set up with a bench and a barbell and wait for everyone to get ready. 

Conditioning is 3 rounds not for time

40m prowler push or 60m prowler pull

3:00 run or row 

1:00 plank...

We are continuing our deload with a strength training Wednesday. 

A. Bench press 3x3@70%

B1. Chest supported row 2x12

B2. Banded face pull 2x15

C. Seated muscle cleans 2x12

If your elbow is not cleared for cleans 

1. Sub with 12 low pulls and 12 curls with emphasis on supina...