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LIFT Haughton is a coach-led strength and fitness studio helping adults build strength, move better, and live pain-free. Hinge. Lunge. Push. Pull. Carry. Savage.

LIFT Haughton is a coach-led personal training studio helping beginners, busy adults, and athletes build strength, move better, lose fat, and stay active for life through personal training, small-group training, and youth performance. We specialize in working with beginners, busy adults, and people getting back into fitness. Our goal is to guide you through structured, personalized training in a supportive small-group environment. Our training is built around six foundational movement patterns:

Squat. That means every workout has purpose, progression, and long-term value. No random workouts. No guesswork. No getting wrecked just for the sake of being tired. At LIFT, we prioritize proper technique, consistency, and sustainable progress so you can build strength, increase energy, reduce aches, lose fat, gain confidence, and stay active for life. Whether your goal is fat loss, building muscle, moving without pain, or simply keeping up with your kids, our mission is simple:

Help you move well, get strong, and live better — without breaking your body in the process. We offer:

✔ Personal Training
✔ Small Group Training — LIFT + MOVE
✔ Student Athlete Strength & Performance
✔ Online Coaching Options

Simple. Strong.

10/28/2026

ABOVE AVERAGE TODAY. EXCEPTIONAL TOMORROW. 🔥

Where you want to be in life is going to require some sacrifice.

And look, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being average.

You can lift weights a couple times a week, enjoy your favorite foods, have a few drinks, and live a perfectly good life. There’s nothing wrong with balance.

But if you want ABOVE AVERAGE results, you have to be willing to put in ABOVE AVERAGE effort.

That means doing things that might be uncomfortable.

🔥 Show up for that extra training session.

🔥 Skip the glass of w**e tonight.

🔥 Walk that extra mile.

🔥 Get to bed earlier instead of scrolling.

🔥 Make the decision your future self would be proud of.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being intentional.

Because I guarantee you, when you look back six months or a year from now, the satisfaction of knowing you showed up, put in the work, and kept your promises to yourself is going to taste a whole lot better than those temporary comforts.

You don’t have to sacrifice everything. But you do have to sacrifice something.

The person you want to become is built by the decisions you make TODAY.

Be above average today. Become exceptional tomorrow.

ONLY FORWARD. 🦍

10/27/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING: PART-TIME COACH 🚨

LIFT Haughton is growing, and we’re looking for an energetic, reliable coach who loves helping people get stronger and more confident.

**The schedule:**
• 2–3 days per week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Available 4–7 PM
• Lead our 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM LIFT + MOVE classes

**Room to grow:**
• Potential 3:30 PM and/or 6:30 PM classes
• Help develop a HYROX class
• Assist with Student-Athlete sessions Tuesday/Thursday at 4:30 PM
• Help build our upcoming kids’ class, 5:30–6 PM

Coaching or personal training experience preferred. Bring a willingness to learn, connect with people, and grow alongside us.

📩 Send your experience and availability to **[email protected]** or message us here.

**Come coach. Make an impact. Grow with us.**

10/26/2026

LIFT is more than just a gym. It's a place to discover what you're capable of.** 💪

I've spent nearly 20 years in the fitness industry learning, training, coaching, and climbing my own mountain.

And somewhere along the way, I realized something.

My purpose isn't to show people what I can do. It's to help them discover what THEY can do.

Everyone has their own mountain to climb. Their own challenges, goals, and obstacles. My job is to help them find their path, build their confidence, and recognize the strength they already have inside them.

Sure, we lift weights. We squat, push, pull, sweat, and occasionally question our life choices during a workout. 😂

But the real magic happens OUTSIDE the gym.

We want you to be:

💪 Fit for your FAMILY — To be present, capable, and strong for the people who matter most.

🔨 Fit for your FUNCTION — To handle the physical demands of work and everyday life.

🏕️ Fit for your FUN— To hike, fish, travel, play with your kids, and enjoy the things you love without your body holding you back.

And it all starts with something simple.

THE POWER OF SHOWING UP.

Every time you show up for yourself inside the gym, you're building something that carries over into the rest of your life.

At LIFT, we're not just chasing bigger numbers or better-looking bodies. We're working toward a better QUALITY OF LIFE.

Because strength isn't just about what you can lift.

It's about what your strength allows you to LIVE.

That's what I'm trying to build here at LIFT Haughton. A place where ordinary people discover they're capable of extraordinary things.

You bring the effort. I'll help you find your superpowers.

Simple. Savage. Strong.

10/26/2026

DAY 25 OF 31 — PULL-UP CHALLENGE! 💪🔥

No weighted pull-ups today! We’re taking it back to my old-school CrossFit gymnastics days with some BAR MUSCLE-UPS!

It’s been a minute, but let’s see if I can knock out 2–3 of these bad boys! 😂

25 days down. 6 to go!

ONLY FORWARD. 🦍

10/25/2026

DAY 24/31 — PULL-UP CHALLENGE! 💪🔥

Apparently, I have a few fans! 😂

Stopped by Monzon’s for lunch today, and a couple of people rooting for me from my pull-up videos! Pretty awesome knowing people are actually following along with this crazy challenge. I appreciate y’all!

Today’s mission: 3 weighted pull-ups with an extra 83 LBS! 😤 We’ll see how this goes!

Also, a HUGE shoutout to my buddy Chris over at Kris "Iron Dad" Evan ! Rocking one of his shirts in today’s video. He’s doing some incredible things for the veteran community through fitness and gaming. Go give him a follow and show some love!

24 days down. 7 to go.

ONLY FORWARD. 🔥

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10/24/2026

📚 IF YOU READ ONE BOOK ABOUT NUTRITION, MAKE IT THIS ONE!

A Good Nutrition Book — EC Synkowski

I’ve spent nearly 20 years in the fitness industry learning, studying, experimenting, and coaching people on nutrition.

And I’ll tell you what… this book pretty much sums up 20 years of what I’ve learned in less than THREE HOURS. 😂

If you’ve ever been confused about calories, protein, carbs, fats, weight loss, or what you should actually be eating, I HIGHLY recommend giving this one a read or listen.

Here’s why I love it:

✅ It simplifies nutrition. No fad diets, magic supplements, or ridiculous food rules.

✅ It explains what actually matters. Calories, protein, food quality, and consistency.

✅ It teaches you how to think about food. Instead of telling you exactly what to eat, it helps you understand WHY things work.

✅ It focuses on sustainability. You can enjoy pizza, birthday cake, and your favorite foods while still working toward your goals.

✅ It’s practical. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to understand the basics and apply them consistently.

One of my favorite things is that EC talks about the 800g Challenge, prioritizing protein, and managing calories. Sound familiar? That’s a lot of what we’ve already been discussing here at LIFT!

My goal as your coach isn’t to have you depend on me forever to tell you what to eat. It’s to give you the knowledge and tools to make better decisions on your own.

Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. We just have to do the simple things savagely well.

If you have three hours this week, throw on the audiobook while driving, walking, cleaning, or meal prepping.

I genuinely believe you’ll walk away with a much better understanding of nutrition.

— Coach Mike

SIMPLE. SAVAGE. STRONG.

10/23/2026

Day 23/31 #

10/22/2026

Day 22 of 31 — Pull-Up Challenge!

“Alright, day 22 of the pull-up challenge!

I’m switching things up for the final stretch.

Instead of doing more and more reps every day, I’m going to focus on one or two heavy weighted pull-ups.

Why? Because my elbows have been feeling it, and I don’t want to beat myself up just to finish a challenge.

So we’re shifting the focus to strength, giving the joints a little break from all that volume.

And then, on October 31st, we’re going for 31 unbroken pull-ups!

That’s the goal. We’re not quitting. We’re adapting.

Only forward!”

10/22/2026

💯 CENTURY CLUB SPOTLIGHT: ALEX MURRAY 💯

100 check-ins. 18 pounds down. Moving better and staying on track.

When Alex joined LIFT in February 2026, she wanted to build muscle and take control of her health. Since then, she’s lost 18 pounds and is on pace to reach 20+ pounds lost by the end of November. 💪

Along the way, she’s noticed improvements in joint pain and her motivation to keep going. Her biggest victory? Winning Fit by the Fourth!

But Alex is honest about the work behind her progress. Staying consistent with nutrition is still her biggest challenge. She keeps working at it—and those 100 check-ins show how she’s continued showing up for herself.

Her favorite part of LIFT is having other women to relate to who build each other up. ❤️

For anyone feeling nervous about getting started, here’s her advice:

“It’s not scary once you start doing it. Everyone in class is very nice and encouraging and questions are encouraged.”

When we asked what LIFT has helped her do, she kept it simple: “Move better.”

Her next 100 check-ins? “Staying on track”—getting leaner and building more muscle.

Alex, we’re proud of the work you’ve put in since February. Every check-in is another step toward the healthier, stronger life you’re building.

Welcome to the Century Club! Let’s give Alex some love below! 👏

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Haughton, LA
71067

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http://www.lifthaughton.com/

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