New to strength training? Beginner in the gym? We’re excited for you! Seriously, we LOVE working with gym newbies and those who’ve been away from exercise for awhile here at SOS. It’s our pleasure to show beginners how to strength train and nothing makes us happier when someone new to training falls in love with … Read More
Sorry – we don’t do drop- ins. At least once a week, a potential member asks to try out a class at the gym. Listen, I get it, I really do. I know you want to try a class before you commit. Just like you, I like to test drive my cars before I buy … Read More
Speed kills. Imagine a scenario where a coach says “my athlete is just too fast.” Oh, you can’t? That’s because it will never happen. Speed is a skill (you gotta learn it – and earn it!). It’s not something you either have or you don’t. Sure, genetics play into it, but I’m certain that high … Read More
Before I dive into conditioning in the gym setting, it’s important to note that if you’re looking to get in shape, simply increasing your overall activity is a great place to start. The easiest way to do this is to get outside. Start walking more often, go for a hike in the woods or dust … Read More
…”LATER” … “I’M NOT SURE.” …”I NEED TO LOOK AT MY SCHEDULE.” …”IT’S EXPENSIVE.” I’ve heard these things over and over again in the last few weeks. We’re coming off January at a gym so, as you can probably imagine, we get a few more inquiries than normal this time of year. Between the fresh … Read More
Like many things, it depends. What are you recovering from? It seems like every week there is a new recovery tool showing up in the Fitness industry. When I started as a personal trainer 15 years ago, the options were pretty limited. Recovery tools consisted of old, warped whiteish/yellowish foam rollers and a lacrosse balls. … Read More
I come from a blue-collar family. My father was a machinist by trade, but his skill set was pretty damn impressive. There was nothing that he couldn’t fix, fabricate or repair. To this day, I vividly remember details about my father‘s garage in the house I grew up in. It was basically his personal automotive … Read More
We recently spent two whole months in our gym writing down reasons WHY we train. If you don’t know why you’re showing up to put in the work day in and day out, do you really think you’ll be consistent long term? {hint: The answer is no.} While it’s nice to look great in a … Read More
As gym owners and coaches, we’re always looking for ways we can make things at our gym better. And, sometimes we simply just need to make sure what we’re doing is actually working. Don’t overlook the fact that getting strong takes patience and you simply can’t rush you way through it. Might as well enjoy … Read More
Act like an adult. We’ve all been told something along those lines. Or, maybe it’s just me who gets this constructive criticism? Either way, there’s some sage advice here. Let’s think about why someone *might* tell you to act like an adult. My guess is you are acting immature, irrational or impulsive. Perhaps you’re making decisions … Read More