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(703) 444-0662 Hours 21620 RIDGETOP CIRCLE STE 150, STERLING, VA 20166
(703) 444-0662 Hours 21620 RIDGETOP CIRCLE STE 150, STERLING, VA 20166

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Todd Bumgardner
put something hard on the calendar
Many people search for something transformative. They want to look different; they want to feel different; they to grow to be something more than they currently are. A lot of folks get lost as they search. On the way toward something meaningful, they get sidetracked by another thing that looks like it speeds up the...
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Strength loves rest
You check the clock. It seems like the numbers are slowly creeping down. You tap your foot. You look around, then you pace for a second. “Screw it, hot stuff, let’s do it,” you say to yourself. Then you grab the weights, and you do your next set. But it’s only been 30 seconds. You...
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You don't need to hype yourself up with energy drinks to train!
Chris and I met at a commercial gym in State College, Pennsylvania. He flirted with me, and I was interested. Now here we are. And while you’d like for that to be true, it isn’t. But we’ve all had fun now, haven’t we?     The actual reason I’m talking about the gym where Chris...
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Members of Beyond Strength going through a cool down at the end of their workout
Most people don’t cool down at the end of their workout. They finish up their last set, gather their things and rush into the next part of their day. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a big mistake. Cooling down is critical for getting the most out of the current workout while prepping you for...
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Michelle doing a kettlebell swing at Beyond Strength in Sterling, Virginia
My friend Jordan said something to me the other day that I want you to remember. I want it to become a refrain that plays over and over in your head. And I want you to keep it in mind as you read the rest of this article. The philosophy behind the statement sums up...
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Stop waiting for the "right time"
The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it. -Jordan Belfort (Yes, I realize that I just quoted a con artist. But the sentiment rings true. Let’s carry on.)   I want you to reminisce on a time when everything...
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Deadlifting seems simple, right? How could you mess it up? You just bend over, grab some weight, and stand up with it. In essence, that’s true. But deadlift performance is more nuanced than it seems. While lots of shitty coaches lead you to believe deadlifting is nothing more than picking something up and putting it...
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How to be Intelligent with Your Weight Selection
We recently released a podcast episode, titled “How to Select the Right Weights and Exercises for You.”     During that podcast, Chris and I talked about a tool called Reps in Reserve. It’s a guide for dialing in your weight selection based on how many reps you could have done with the weight that you...
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Jackie doing a get up at Beyond Strength in Sterling, Virginia
This edition of the Why You’re Doing What You’re Doing Program Blog marks one year since we started the series. These days we share them privately with our members. But to celebrate, we’re making this one public. We’re giving you a good look inside this month’s training at Beyond Strength while also offering up a...
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Jasmine training at Beyond Strength in Sterling, Virginia
Good training requires planning. It isn’t just some arbitrary process of doing exercise. It’s the culmination of doing the right exercises, and the right types of exercise, in the right sequence. That is how you build true and lasting fitness.   The problem is, most gyms and trainers don’t know how to plan effective year-round...
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