Thinking about the word power brings some…well…powerful images to mind. Things like rockets taking off, Lebron James taking off for a dunk, and 100meter sprinters tearing down the track at the Olympics. It almost makes power development seem out of reach for normal folks.   Can normal folks ever hope to be powerful?   And,...Read More

Last week, in preparation for our Kettlebell Strength Classes that start September 6th, we held a kettlebell swing clinic at Beyond Strength Performance NOVA. We walked the attendees—some were current BSP NOVA Clients, others were new comers—through all the steps it takes to do a successful, safe kettlebell swing.   If you couldn’t make it,...Read More

BasicSkill, BasicsKill is a little saying we’ve coined around here. It’s representative of a simple philosophy: get great at the basic exercises and keep doing them because they produce results. That’s why, at BSP NOVA, we focus on getting good at things like squatting, hinging, pushing with our upper-bodies, pulling with our upper-bodies, crawling, and...Read More

Thanks to gyms like Orange Theory and CrossFit, conditioning workouts are more popular than ever, and with good reason—the workouts are fun, focusing, and challenging. Conditioning, also commonly called cardio, is also a necessary component of any fat loss program. But, there are a few things that we need to consider before “letting it rip”...Read More

Ever set a goal and “fallen off the wagon?” Us too… For 2017 we made a goal of a weekly video blog for 52 weeks. Unfortunately, life happened, and we fell way behind. BUT, when we “fall off,” we have two choices:  . 1) Stay down and give up 2) Pick up where we are...Read More

Have you ever been told to drive through your heels or wiggle your toes while squatting or deadlifting? Then you need to check out this week’s video… On top of that, we have all kinds of ridiculousness, also known as a regular week at BSP NOVA! Ready to join in on the fun? Try Beyond...Read More

Enjoy a 100% free (seriously, no strings attached) kettlebell workout, on us. At first glance this workout appears to be short and simple.  And, well, it is.  But don’t mistake simple for easy. Check it out: Kettlebells are an incredibly diverse tool. They can be utilized to drop body fat, get stronger, increase conditioning, and...Read More

Here’s a dare for you: ignore Dee Sampson’s “fill up the room” smile when you see her. I don’t mean to set you up for failure, but I don’t think you can do it. You’ll also be hard pressed to avoid her positive and supportive presence within the walls of Beyond Strength Performance NOVA. She’s...Read More

Kettlebells have gained a lot of popularity during the past decade or so—and with good reason. They’re great training tools. Not only can they be used to get the heart rate up and get the sweat rolling down you brow, they’re also great for developing the body in other ways. Here’s a brief overview of...Read More

In this week’s video we highlight some “odd” movements in the gym- which is perfect timing for our movement seminar tomorrow evening (www.facebook.com/bspnova/events)! In the second half of the video we’ve got a Gainz Games recap… Ready to join in on the fun? Try Beyond Strength Performance NOVA for 30 days: + 1-on-1 assessment &...Read More