Xtra Mile Fitness

Awesome staff and awesome gym!!!

Life gets busy. That is just the truth.

Lalith was part of our 6:30am crew for over a year. Then life did what life does and he had to step away for a while.

Recently he came back. And that smile you see in this photo? That is what it feels like to come home.

This is one of our favorite things about what we do here. There is no shame in having to step away. There is no lecture when you come back. Just your coaches and your people, genuinely glad to see you walk through the door again.

If your routine has taken a hit lately and you have been putting off getting back on track, let Lalith's face be your sign.

We are here. Come back.

Welcome home Lalith. ✌️

Corey has been coaching long enough to see a pattern.

Two people start on the same day. Same program. Same coaching. Same gym. Six months later one of them is completely different and the other is right where they started.

The program is not what separates them. The diet is not what separates them.

It is this: one of them made a decision in advance that they were going to show up no matter what. The other one kept evaluating that decision every single week.

Corey wrote a full post on this on our blog. What we actually see at the 30 day mark, the 60 day mark, and the 90 day mark. Why intensity is a trap. And the honest answer we give new members when they ask how fast they will see results.

If you have ever started something and not finished it, this one is for you.

Link in the comments.

Drop a comment below if this hits home.

Sunday Challenge. ⏰

Set aside 10 minutes today to stretch.

That's it.

Your muscles will thank you.

Your joints will thank you.

And chances are, you'll feel a whole lot better heading into the week.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your body isn't another workout.

It’s taking a few minutes to slow down and recover.

Who's in? 🙋🙋‍♂️

Xtra Mile is a special place. It's rare to see so many high quality and genuine individuals within an organization. The group focused workouts are a great solution for people who struggle to be consistent at the gym (like me), but it's also for people who have never walked into a gym, and even people who live in the gym. It's a great place for more introverted people (like me) to feel like you're part of a group rather than at the gym with a bunch of strangers.I think just about anyone could start here and improve their life both physically and mentally. I've gone to Xtra Mile in several different stints in the past 10 or so years and they've only gotten better and better. It is amazing.

Sometimes success looks like cutting the tags off a suit!

Recently, Jon sent us a text that stopped us in our tracks.

Twelve years ago, after an extreme crash diet, he bought a suit hoping one day he'd be able to wear it.

That day never came.

For over a decade, it sat in his closet with the tags still attached.

Until now.

This wasn't the result of a quick fix or another fad diet.

It was the result of building healthy habits, staying consistent, and trusting the process.

These are the moments we love celebrating because they remind us that health and fitness isn't just about a number on the scale.

It's about getting your confidence back.

It's about doing things you never thought you'd do again.

It's about living life without limits.

Congratulations, Jon. We couldn't be happier for you, and we're grateful to be part of your journey.

If you'd like to read more about Jon's story and why this moment meant so much, check out the full blog through the link in our comments below (or on our website).

WE'RE HIRING A COACH 🔴

Someone who learns names fast, notices when a member's squat looks different than it did last week, and actually cares whether the person in front of them walks out stronger than they walked in.

At Xtra Mile Fitness in Fenton, our members are busy adults with careers, families, and long days behind them. They come here to get strong, keep their energy up, and feel good in their bodies for a long time. Everyone who walks through our door is an athlete, and every one of them deserves to be coached like it.

What the role looks like:
✅ Plan, prepare, and lead group classes
✅ Coach every athlete individually, every single class
✅ Share member wins and milestones with the team
✅ Show up for quarterly coach development
✅ Make class safe, fun, and worth talking about

What you bring:
✅ A current coaching certification (CrossFit L1, NASM, ACE, or equivalent)
✅ CPR and AED certification, or willingness to get it within 30 days
✅ At least 10 hours a week available, including two peak time slots
✅ The ability to demonstrate and coach real movement mechanics

What we bring:
💪 Competitive pay per class
💪 Free membership
💪 Flexible schedule
💪 Continuing education, because we invest in our coaches

How to apply: head to xm.fitness, fill out the questionnaire, and send your resume plus a short video (2 to 3 minutes) telling us who you are and why you want to coach here.

Questions? [email protected]

If you read this and thought "that's me," we'd love to meet you.

Tag a coach who needs to see this. 👇

https://xm.fitness/careers/

"Lifting heavy isn't safe at your age."

We hear this from people who walk through our doors all the time. Men and women in their 40s and 50s who were told by a doctor to take it easy. We're not here to argue with your doctor. But we are here to share what we've actually seen.

Angelina came to us after being told she needed back surgery. She started strength training. Went back for her checkup. She is no longer a candidate for surgery.

Adam came to us in his 50s with chronic back and hip pain from years of desk work. Through coached, progressive strength training, real weights and real effort, he is now pain free. He is also lifting more than he ever has in his life.

These aren't exceptions. This is what happens when people start building real strength with proper coaching and a plan that fits where they are right now.

Corey wrote about it on the blog this week. What we've seen, why strong joints and muscles matter more as you age, and why "take it easy" might actually be the riskier advice.

Worth a read if you've ever been told your age is a reason not to lift. Link in the comments.

Drop a comment if this sounds familiar. We'd love to know your story.