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09/04/2026
Monday we talked about why better reps matter. A big part of that is intent.
Strength builds force. Power is how quickly you can use it.
That’s why our programming isn’t just about picking exercises. Load, speed, and ex*****on all have a purpose based on what the athlete needs.
Build force. Apply it fast. ⚡️
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🚨Plot twist: the interviewer got interviewed
McKenna took over Coach Mike’s Corner, put Mike in the hot seat, and came way too prepared.
Emory & Henry softball 🤝 investigative journalism 🥎
What started as a joke turned into one of our favorite conversations yet. Mike talks about the experiences that shaped the coach he is today.
They also get into what makes IPT IPT: a gym that feels like family, showing up for the community, individualized programming for athletes, and the reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to start.
Sometimes the biggest step is just starting.
Turns out McKenna might have a future behind the mic 👀🎙️
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08/31/2026
Strength moves the weight. Power moves it fast. ⚡️
Both matter, but they train different qualities. Strength builds your ability to produce force. Power teaches you to produce that force quickly.
Swipe through to see the difference, and why a well-rounded program needs both. 💪
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08/28/2026
Getting older doesn’t mean getting weaker. 💪
Strength training helps protect the muscle, bone, power, and independence you’ll rely on for decades.
Train for more than today.
Live Longer. Live Stronger.
From high school athlete to the college level 💪🥎
Taylor has trained with Coach Mike for years, from high school to her time at UNCC, to now continuing her softball career at UNCW. She sits down to talk about the consistency, growth, and training that have helped her keep leveling up along the way.
Built over time. Built at IPT. 🎯
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08/24/2026
Creatine gets talked about a lot. But what does it actually do? 👀
It can help support strength, power, training performance, and your ability to do more quality work over time.
The simple version:
💪 Creatine monohydrate
🥄 3–5g daily
📆 Consistency > perfect timing
🏋️ And yes… you still have to put in the work.
Save this one for the next time creatine has you confused.
Follow for more training + performance education.
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08/21/2026
How heavy should you actually be lifting? 🏋🏽
Heavy enough to challenge you, but controlled enough to keep good form.
Aim to finish most working sets with about 1–3 quality reps left in the tank.
Too easy? Add weight.
Too heavy? Back it down.
Challenging but controlled? Keep building.
The goal isn’t the heaviest weight possible. It’s the right challenge for progress.
Not sure what “challenging enough” looks like for you? Come find out. Book a free IPT evaluation. Link in bio.
⚽️ Coach Mike’s Corner: Episode 2
This week, Mike sits down with Chayla, student-athlete and women’s soccer player at Lenoir-Rhyne University, to talk about what training at IPT has added to her game.
From improving form and building more strength + power to having structured, individualized programming while working through an injury, Chayla shares what it looks like to train with a plan built around you and your goals.
🎥 Press play to hear her experience.
08/17/2026
Your coach is watching more than the weight on the bar. 👀
Form. Control. Recovery. Habits. When to push, when to pull back, and when you’ve got one more.
The little things tell us a lot, and they’re often where progress shows up first.
Train with purpose. Train with IPT. 💪🏽
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