Iron Eagle Strength

Hoping everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday.
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Gingerbread man: .aguilera

The latest addition to the gym.
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Contemplating the next set of deadlifts.

Great post by 🔥
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This is not a medical advice, I am not a doctor, obviously, and I am fully aware of the complexities of illnesses, diseases and aging.🙏🏻

These are just several published statistics that I find too fascinating and too important not to share!

It drives me mad that women are still in this position of being opposed to grow muscle because it’s “not feminine” (whatever that means!) and other people don’t like that look. 🙄

Knowing all the effects skeletal muscle has on our health, aging, our mobility, physical independence or how we’re able to fight diseases… placing looks BEFORE all that seems just absolutely ridiculous. 😤

It’s ok to look muscular in that dress or that tank top. Those muscles are supposed to be there! They’re there to help you stay healthy and protect you.

Let’s stop seeing muscle building as something that’s predominantly for men or athletes and start seeing it as something all people, of all genders and ages, should participate at, to help them stay healthy, grow healthy babies, fight stress and remain strong and physically independent, even at an older age.
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💪 Flex Friday
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Another awesome week is in our workout log books. I am impressed with the dedication of our lifters, who despite life pulling in them in all directions, remain committed to taking care of themselves in the gym.
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Want to start your journey toward being the best version of yourself in body and mind? Get in touch.

Great wisdom from
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"Strength, power, mobility, and balance are more important for the extreme sport of Aging than the ability to huff and puff down a road for an hour. Moreover, in agreement with everything we know about energy systems, fiber types, and interference, evidence indicates that older individuals who train exclusively in the aerobic endurance ranges with L*D actually get WEAKER with time. Strength training comes closer to filling a comprehensive prescription for the master than any other exercise modality, by a long shot." (Ch 4)

Announcing our summer teen barbell camp! It is open to teens 14 years old and up.

This is a great opportunity for a young person to experience the physical and mental benefits of strength training in a supportive group environment.

Over 6 weeks in twice weekly sessions we will cover how to properly perform the primary barbell lifts, gym safety, and basic nutrition and recovery.

Camp starts Monday, June 14. Cost is $189 for the full 6 weeks.

Get in touch for more information or to signup.

Posted • It is always great to welcome old friends back to the gym. Wednesday’s trio 💪