In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss the concerns of some men whom we train or have known who are concerned with what might happen to their bodies when they begin strength training, especially those who have lost a substantial amount of weight prior to their strength journey. It’s not just women who may have concerns about changes to their … Read More

In today’s episode, Rebecca and I interview Fivex3 member, Manny Rechthand. Manny started training at Fivex3 in November 2020 at age 72. He has competed in three powerlifting meets, the most recent one in Orlando, Florida. At this meet, he broke the American Deadlift Record in his age group and weight class. He discusses why he loves exercise, training, working … Read More

Are YOU a Strong Kid?? It’s BAAAAAACK!! And we are so excited!!! After a 3 year hiatus, our StrongKids Contest is back and we are ready to rock!! When? Sunday, June 11, 2023 (The same day as the Charm City Strongwoman Contest!) Time? 12:30pm or so (We will run the contest after the women have completed the final event and … Read More

In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss why a gym community is important for many lifters and how you can work to create one for yourself if train by yourself. The right gym community can make your lifting experience incredible.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/882580/12251101-finding-the-right-gym-community.mp3?download=true

This contest is a Memorial Contest for my sister Charlotte Giza who died on February 11, 2015 after 3 1/2 years of living with colon cancer. She was my inspiration and my other half. This contest is for her and for ALL the strong women out there. This contest is also dedicated to our Fivex3 member, Jan Avengine, who died … Read More

Happy New Year! In today’s first episode of 2023, Rebecca and I discuss New Year resolutions and the idea of focusing on a re-set instead of a re-do. Your new year can begin whenever you want it to begin. It doesn’t have to be January 1. It can be January 15, February 1, May 25th. You can hit that re-set … Read More

Fivex3 Training will host our third Self Defense Seminar with Steve Wakefoose of CrossFit West Chester in Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 29, 2023. This  self-defense seminar is based on Tony Blauer’s S.P.E.A.R System and Personal Defense Readiness program. Instructor Steve Wakefoose will lead the workshop. Steve is the founder of Providence Combatives and is a certified Level 1 Personal Defense Readiness … Read More

Training during the Holidays: How to find balance https://www.buzzsprout.com/882580/episodes/11692433

By John David “J.D.” Merrill, Fivex3 Member On July 4, 2018 I was in my kitchen cooking eggs when suddenly my back seized up and I fell to the ground. This wasn’t the first time I had a back episode, but it was the most severe. I couldn’t move. I had been in and out of physical therapy for back … Read More

If you didn’t already know, Fivex3 has a podcast!!! We started this podcast in May of 2020, when the world changed for so many people. We have been going STRONG ever since. Broadcasting from Baltimore, MD, home of crab cakes, Natty Boh and The Wire, Fivex3 Radio is a podcast for the every person, because strength is for everyone. The … Read More