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What’s the Right Kind of Fitness for You?

As a fitness beginner, it can be hard to figure out what you should be doing for workouts. There are so many options out there, from group classes, personal training, YouTube videos, running apps, boutique studios, and more. It can...

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Strength is for Everyone! (Yes, really.)

One of our core values at Power Plant Gym is inclusivity, and we live that value every day. It’s not just a buzzword for us. It’s baked into how we coach, how we program, and how we welcome people into...

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Time to Get Some Sleep!

We know you’re grinding. You’re getting your lifts in. You’re trying to adequately fuel your body. Maybe you’re tracking your protein, drinking your water, and taking your creatine like a damn responsible adult. But if you’re sleeping five hours a...

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Stop Chasing Diet Trends and Stick to the Basics

We’ve seen it all, from cabbage soup cleanses, 1,200-calorie “meal plans,” to diets that eliminate large groups of foods. And honestly? We’ve tried more than we care to admit. We don’t promote any of those diets here. While we respect...

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No Six-day a Week Workout Plan Needed

Most of our members are pretty busy people, they’ve got kids and jobs and pets and volunteer work. They don’t want to workout six days a week for two hours at a time, they need a realistic plan that fits...

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Runners Who Lift!

A few years ago, Alexis came to me with a clear goal: keep running without getting sidelined by injury. As a seasoned runner and triathlete, she didn’t want to spend hours in the gym, she just wanted to get stronger...

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Motivation, Discipline, or Habit?

I talk to a lot of people who say they need motivation to work out. The Insta gurus will tell you motivation comes and goes, and discipline is the key instead. I want to focus on something even more sustainable:...

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Nervous About the Gym?

Start with confidence! Joining a gym can feel daunting! Whether you’re brand new or an experienced mover, it’s hard to come in to somewhere new. Even as an experienced lifter, I get a little nervous about going somewhere new. Am...

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Exercises to Get Started

If you’re brand new to exercise and not sure where to start, you’re not alone! The amount of information out there can be confusing! You don’t need a gym or any fancy equipment to begin. In fact, you can get...

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Nutrition That Isn’t a Nightmare

Nutrition can be a fraught topic for a lot of folks, and many people have a complicated relationship with food. There can be a lot of shame and embarrassment about eating habits, and that can lead to difficulty implementing good...

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Lifting for Weight Loss?

Last week, I called back a person who had expressed interest joining Power Plant Gym. She didn’t know much about us, and when I said we were strength focused, she immediately said, “Oh no, I’m not looking for strength training,...

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“How Did I Get Here?” — My Unlikely Ride to Running a Strongman Gym

I get to watch people do impossible things every day when I’m at work. This past weekend, I coached an intro to strongman for some CrossFit athletes, followed by our StrongKID training session. In the intro to strongman, one of...

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