05/28/2026
Your joints were never meant to handle everything on their own.
That’s where muscle comes in 👀
Strong muscles help:
✔️ stabilize movement
✔️ absorb force
✔️ reduce unnecessary stress on your joints
✔️ improve control under fatigue
Which is why strength training isn’t just about aesthetics or sweating through a workout.
It’s about building a body that moves better, feels stronger, and stays resilient long-term💪🏼
Come try a class at Fit Factory. New clients get 1st month for $99.
05/21/2026
COMMENT “RACE” and we’ll send you the link for our JUNE HYROX Simulation 🔥
🏁 Sunday, JUNE 14th 2026
Our next Full HYROX Race Simulation is already 50% sold out.
8 stations. Runs between each.
Whether you’re preparing for the Toronto HYROX this October, or chasing a stronger performance, this is where the work gets done 💪
Finishers get exclusive patches sponsored by
Members save 50% with code: HYROX50
05/19/2026
HYROX Ottawa 🧡
So proud of every Fit Factory athlete that showed up this weekend!
From the first-timers who took on something scary, to the athletes chasing new goals and bigger performances, we saw all the work that went into this.
The early mornings, the HYROX classes, the race sims, the consistency, and the effort when nobody was watching.
What makes this community special is the way everyone pushes, supports, and inspires each other through it all💪🏽
You inspire us more than you know and we can’t wait to cheer you on for more races to come!
Who’s racing HYROX Toronto? 👀👇🏽
05/13/2026
Want your first pull-up? Start here 👀
Most people struggle with pull-ups because they skip the foundations and go straight to trying reps.
A strong pull-up starts with:
✔️ Grip strength
✔️ Shoulder control
✔️ Upper back strength
✔️ Time under tension
Here’s the progression:
1️⃣ Australian Rows
Build foundational pulling strength while keeping your feet supported. Focus on pulling your chest to the bar with control.
2️⃣ Dead Hangs
Improve grip strength and get comfortable supporting your full body weight on the bar.
3️⃣ Scapular Pulls
Learn how to properly engage your shoulders and lats before initiating the pull.
4️⃣ Negative Pull-Ups
Jump to the top position and lower yourself as slowly as possible. This helps build strength through the full movement pattern.
5️⃣ Pull-Up
Once you’ve built enough strength and control through the earlier steps, full pull-ups become much more achievable.
Don’t rush the process. Consistency is what gets you there 💪
Save this for your next upper body session.
