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Why Spring Training Is Where Real Athletes Separate Themselves
If you’ve been around our gym long enough, you know I say this every year: Spring is where separation happens. Most athletes wait until summer
6-Week HYROX Program Now Open at Yakima Sports Performance
Yakima Sports Performance is officially opening registration for our 6-Week HYROX Training Program — the first of its kind in Yakima. HYROX is a global
Yakima Sports Performance Is Now an Official HYROX Training Club
We’re excited to announce that Yakima Sports Performance is now an Official HYROX Training Club — the only one in Yakima. HYROX is a global
The Habit That Quietly Holds People Back (And How We’re Fixing It This Year)
Every year starts the same way for a lot of people. Big goals.Good intentions.Motivation at an all-time high. And then—life happens. The workouts get pushed
Why the Best Athletes Don’t Take Winters Off
When the weather gets cold and the lights turn off on the fall season, most athletes take a break.The best ones don’t. Winter is the
A New Day, A New Opportunity
Every morning, you get a choice. You can wake up and carry yesterday’s stress, excuses, and failures into today —or you can start fresh. That’s
The Busy Adult’s Guide to Getting Fit Again
Life happens. One day you’re in a good rhythm — training regularly, eating well, feeling like yourself. Then things get busy. Work ramps up. The
You’re Not Too Old to Get Strong Again: Tom’s Story
At 75 years old, Tom Schiels is not slowing down. He’s not settling for the narrative that strength fades with age. He’s not giving in
From Weight Room to Game Day: How Training Translates to Performance
Parents sometimes ask me: “How does lifting weights or doing sprints in the gym actually help my kid on the field?” It’s a fair question.
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One Step Closer: Reflections at 30 and Why I’m Just Getting Started
I woke up on my 30th birthday feeling a mix of emotions—some of them expected, some of them not. People keep saying “your 30s are
What I’ve Learned from Training 1,000+ Athletes (And What I Wish Parents Knew)
After years of working with athletes of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds, I’ve seen a few patterns emerge—some inspiring, some frustrating, and some that
🧠 The Truth About Gym Anxiety (And Why It Never Really Goes Away)
“I just need to get in shape first…”“I’m scared I’ll look stupid…”“What if I can’t keep up?” I’ve heard it all. And guess what? I’ve