Training

What is HYROX?
The HYROX fitness race has taken over US cities and is not showing any signs of stopping, but what is the attraction to this global trend? Let’s go to the beginning: HYROX started in Germany ...
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An Interview with a Professional Triathlete
Matthew McGoey is a 28-year-old athlete who has been competing in triathlons for five years. A former collegiate swimmer, Matthew transitioned to competing in triathlons during the pandemic before earning his pro-card in 2022. From ...
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Strengthen Your Bones
According to the NIH, osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes, increasing the risk of fractures. Because of ...
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Weight Loss Without Guilt: Enjoy Your Vacation Without Feeling Like You Ruined Everything
Vacation and dieting usually feel like they’re fighting each other. You’re surrounded by restaurants, desserts, drinks, and food you don’t normally get at home. One big meal turns into, “Well… I already messed up today, ...
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Why Balance Training Should Be Part of Your Fitness Routine
When discussing health and physical fitness, conversations often gravitate toward muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. An often overlooked aspect of overall fitness is balance. Balance can be defined as the ability to ...
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Why Personal Trainers Will Always Beat AI Coaching
Artificial intelligence is changing everything—from how we work, how we learn and how we train. AI coaching, smart gyms, and fitness apps promise personalized workouts, real-time feedback, and ease like we’ve never seen before. However, ...
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Why ACL Injury Prevention for Female Athletes is Important
Injury prevention is one of the most important parts of training and is often overlooked by many athletes. Staying healthy is the biggest reason you are capable of performing at such high levels consistently throughout ...
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Fueling for HYROX
If HYROX is one of your first endurance competitions, you might not know how to properly fuel leading up to your race. In this blog post, I’ll go over a general plan of how to ...
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Why Every Young Athlete Should Partake in Sports Performance Training
What separates the average athlete from the elite athletes? It isn’t always about talent or genetics or how hard you go during practice and games- it’s about how you train outside of practice. What is ...
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What Makes My Trainer C.O.O.L.
Over the past five years, there has been a significant number of new personal trainers in the fitness industry. If you do a quick Google search, you’ll find that there are a reported “41,000-94,000 health ...
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Train like a Champ With Boxing
Searching for the most effective workout can take time. Every avid gymgoer has their idea of what works and what doesn’t. The goal to find the one modality that will help with cardiorespiratory fitness, strength ...
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Join the HYROX movement at Merritt Clubs in Federal Hill!
What is HYROX? The HYROX event itself is a thrilling challenge, testing strength, speed, agility, and endurance through a set of demanding physical tasks. It’s an excellent opportunity for those who love the spirit of ...
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