We are super excited to be announcing the creation of our latest specialty class for folks over the age of 60! In mid February we trialed a one-time class and the feedback was so positive that we just had to create a standalone program. Check out this short little video of what are participants experienced…
WHY PLAY MATTERS
When was the last time you “played”? As we become older, we have few opportunities (and time and desire!) to perform some of the movements we did when we were kids. Somersaults, rolling, crawling, skipping….a mature adult doesn’t have time for that, right? Wrong. Your body craves moving in new ways, no matter your age.…
The Next Evolution of Steelworks Strength Systems
You have spoken. I have listened. Thank you to those of you who completed the recent Client Survey. Your honest feedback regarding your experiences here at Steelworks Strength Systems gave me much to reflect upon over the last two weeks. My number one goal is, and always has been, to provide a training experience that…
When Injuries Strike, What’s your “Plan B”?
Two weeks ago, Steelworks Weightlifting Club member, Andrew B, suffered a bit of a setback. After a set of snatches, he noticed that a tight and painful sensation running from the top of his scapula up into his neck. This pain made it very hard for him to rotate his head from side to side,…
4 Strategies to Cultivate Mental Resiliency
Let’s be real: with any worthwhile strength and conditioning program, there will be suffering. Building your body up requires breaking it down first. Unfortunately, there is no way around the discomfort of a hard workout. However, there is a better way through the “pain cave.” By employing a variety of mental strategies developed through the…
The Benefit of Change of Direction Drills on Your Fitness
In most sports, the ability to change directions is one of many skills necessary to ensure victory on the court or field. However, if balanced fitness is your goal, including change of direction work in your training is beneficial. Show me someone who can change directions well and I’ll show you someone: Who has a…
De-Demonizing Grains
Wheat, rice, and corn are probably the most easily recognized grains that exist. In the health and fitness industry, grains (commonly conflated as “carbs”) have been demonized. Eating grains, as most people would say, causes inflammation, hurts your fitness, and is the reason the terrorists are winning. But have we treated grains unfairly? Are grains…
New Class for Seniors
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! If you are over the age of 60 and looking for a gym that is attune to your unique fitness goals and needs, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join us Sunday February 16 at 9 am as we offer a special class for seniors! In 90 minutes you’ll…
How the Active Straight Leg Raise Can Solve Low Back Pain
Steelworks Strength Systems Dan S. had been noticing that his lower back was tightening up during longer conditioning sessions that involved higher rep bending. After an initial movement assessment, I noted that Dan’s pelvis was excessively anteriorly rotated (think arching your lower back and pushing your butt up!) when standing. Like most people, he sits…
January 2020 Programming Explained
New year. New block of programming! Keep reading below to learn about the next month of training. WHITE AND GRAY The most noticeable change to the structure of classes starts with the warmup protocol. To help you better prepare for your training sessions, we are recommending some kind of easy cyclical aerobic work to gently…