“I really want to be in better shape, but I don’t want to work out.  To be honest, I’m terrified to join the gym…  You’re all so fit, I’m sure I’ll probably just wind up looking stupid to you.  Really, you have no idea who you’re working with here- I’ll never be able to do...Read More

We've got a guest post today, from our brand new coach, Lori Lindsey. Bringing Lori on board is one of the easiest decisions we have ever made. Her personality is magnetic, her accolades speak for themselves, and her aspirations align perfectly with where we are looking to take Beyond Strength Performance NOVA, LLC. Beginning November...Read More

One of the biggest mistakes we’ve been seeing in the gym lately involves the use of the wrong grip for a given lift.  Many people don’t realize it, but we should be using different grips for different lifts.  Today’s video should help to get you off on the right foot- er, um, hand.  Yeah, hands....Read More

A seemingly simple question, right?  But as we’ve learned over the last few weeks, through the implementation of the brand new quick start guides from Precision Nutrition’s Pro Coach, many people grossly overestimate just how physically active they truly are… But before we go there, let’s go back a little. What is Pn’s Pro Coach?...Read More

The pull-up is one of the most sought after “firsts” that many new members to Beyond Strength Performance NOVA commonly seek.  Use the tension techniques in today’s video, and you just might get your first, or add reps to what you’ve already gotten! Interested in checking out the BRAND NEW Beyond Strength Performance NOVA facility...Read More

We’ve found ourselves answering very similar concerns from multiple members over the last few weeks.  They’ve been asking questions along the lines of: “Why is it that I lifted this exact weight last week, with no issue at all, and today it feels like there’s a magnet on the floor?!” In short, the weights don’t...Read More

The hinge is arguably the most important pattern for everyone to learn.  The hinge sets us up to RDL, deadlift, swing, clean, bent over row, hit an athletic stance, jump, etc…  Unfortunately, it’s also commonly performed incorrectly. In this week’s video, we present four drills to help dial in your hinge.  Now, you don’t need...Read More

Our nutrition habits can make or break our body composition goals. Today we show you the best nutrition habit, ever. You don’t need to count macros to get lean.  In fact, eating “by the clock” completely overrides the most accurate caloric intake gauge available: How do you feel? Eating “by the clock” is strict adherence...Read More

The bent over row is arguably the king of upper body pulling.  It requires a strong hinge, solid core strength, and great body awareness to pull it off successfully.  But, unfortunately, it’s often butchered.  In today’s video we show you how to progress the bent over row with pattern assistance. Fixing the Bent Over Row...Read More

[Pictures of the new gym at the end!] Today we start with a story- a true story that happened recently, right here at BSP NOVA.  But first, a little background info… Every time a member finishes a semi-private training phase, we have a brief discussion to see where their head is at.  That discussion typically...Read More