The Strong Pulse | November 7, 2025
Welcome to The Strong Pulse — the biweekly boost for your body, mind, and motivation.
Here’s where we break down what’s new in the program, spotlight Strong members who are crushing it, and drop expert insights straight from your coaching team. Expect quick wins, real talk, and a new habit challenge every issue to keep you locked in, leveling up, and living Strong inside and outside the gym.
We’ve had several new members join the gym recently, so if you see an unfamiliar face make sure to say hello. We also want to officially welcome our new coach, Gui — he brings a ton of experience and a huge heart for helping people reach their goals. We’re excited to have him on the team!
We’ve had several new members join the gym recently, so if you see an unfamiliar face make sure to say hello. We also want to officially welcome our new coach, Gui — he brings a ton of experience and a huge heart for helping people reach their goals. We’re excited to have him on the team!
PROGRAM UPDATES
STRONG HER IS HERE!
Women of all ages, experiences, and seasons — come join Coach Austin for Strong Her!
Strong Her is an opportunity to take our already excellent programming at Strong and elevate it in a way that is specifically dialed in for women. The focus is on exercises and cardio that support your daily life and do not increase the stressors that often make progress in a gym feel harder.
HOUSEKEEPING
You may notice some adjustments in equipment placement and spacing around the gym. We are continually working to make sure the flow and layout are as beneficial as possible for everyone.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Coach’s Corner
In the wake of social media fitness culture — everything from what, where, and how you work out to what you should and shouldn’t wear, what will and won’t “kill you this week,” and who you should and shouldn’t listen to — has become a jumbled mess much like the clearance DVD bin at Walmart.
So aside from talking to your fitness experts here at Strong (hint, hint)… how do you sort through it?
The truth is — the basics of fitness and health have not changed. What builds muscle, what breaks it down, what fuels your body, and what keeps your body fueled — at the core — has stayed the same for literally thousands of years.
What has changed is the environment around how we take care of our bodies. With increases in sedentary lifestyles, fast-food culture, misinformation, and fear-mongering — we’ve made it more difficult on ourselves to reach even the simplest of goals.
So here are a few basic tips to help you sort through the noise and move closer toward your goals — short-term and long-term — inside and out:
So aside from talking to your fitness experts here at Strong (hint, hint)… how do you sort through it?
The truth is — the basics of fitness and health have not changed. What builds muscle, what breaks it down, what fuels your body, and what keeps your body fueled — at the core — has stayed the same for literally thousands of years.
What has changed is the environment around how we take care of our bodies. With increases in sedentary lifestyles, fast-food culture, misinformation, and fear-mongering — we’ve made it more difficult on ourselves to reach even the simplest of goals.
So here are a few basic tips to help you sort through the noise and move closer toward your goals — short-term and long-term — inside and out:
In-person is best
Virtual consultations are sometimes necessary and convenient. However, nothing is as valuable as interacting with someone face-to-face. Real-time observation and real-time interaction reveal far more about where we are — physically and mentally — than a data set, app, or video call ever can.
KISS — Keep It Simple, Stupid
Yes, it’s a slightly abrasive phrase — but its truth is invaluable.
When you see extremely complex “multi-component” exercises on social media, they’re often designed to grab attention rather than to build skill. Very often they take a simple movement pattern and over-complicate it to the point that your margin for error skyrockets — and you spend more time thinking about the movement than doing the movement.
Simple done consistently beats complex done poorly.
Good food first
There is nothing that says you must deprive yourself of the food or drinks you enjoy.
But start with this principle: Give your body good food first.
Not just low-calorie — but foods that are nutrient-dense and support your muscles, energy, and recovery. Supplements and quick-fix products should never replace basic nutrition. Start with whole food habits first.
Not just low-calorie — but foods that are nutrient-dense and support your muscles, energy, and recovery. Supplements and quick-fix products should never replace basic nutrition. Start with whole food habits first.
I’ll go more in-depth on nutrition and supplements — and how they can support your goals — in a later newsletter. For now, let these three ideas be your first filter for sorting through the noise.
And of course — reach out to one of us here at Strong for individualized guidance on your fitness journey.
HABIT CHALLENGE
Take 1000 extra steps each day for the next two weeks
Sometimes the simplest shifts make the biggest impact. For the next two weeks, challenge yourself to walk an extra 1,000 steps each day — that’s roughly 10 minutes of movement. Take the long way to your car, pace a call, or grab a quick stroll after dinner. These micro-moments add up fast — improving energy, recovery, and mindset without overhauling your routine.
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