Meet Fivex3 Member, Greg Cain: From weighing almost 400lbs to weighing 265lbs in two years!!
On today’s episode, we meet Fivex3 member, Greg Cain. Greg started with Fivex3 in March of 2023. At that time, he weighed close to 400lbs. Two years later, he is down to 265lbs. His story is a story of transformation and awareness. You can listen to his story HERE!!! 2020 2025 2023 2025
Why “ALL IN” and “ALL OR NOTHING” is NOT a recipe for Success
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss an article from the Wall Street Journal entitled “Why ‘All In’ Is No Recipe for Success” and talk about the issues one might face with an “All In” or an “All or Nothing” attitude about their training or sport.
The 14th Annual Charm City Strongwoman Contest
This contest is held in memory of my sister, Charlotte Giza, who passed away on February 11, 2015, after 3 ½ years of living with colon cancer. She was my inspiration and my other half. This event is for her and for all strong women. Charm City Strongwoman is also dedicated to FiveX3 member Jan Avengine, who […]
Get Down and Get Up: Strength Training for a Simple Yet Vital Skill
Do you struggle to get down to the floor? Do you struggle to get up OFF the floor? Have you ever fallen and NOT been able to get up without assistance? If you answered yes to just one of these questions, this article is for you. While we rarely think about this topic, being able to get down to the floor and get back up is a skill that many of us take for granted. That is until we find ourselves unable to actually perform this simple everyday task.
Training the Older Lifter
In today’s episode, Rebecca and Emily discuss strength training for the mature lifter – that is, a lifter in their 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and yes, 90’s!! You are never too old to begin a strength training program. You just need to START. Listen to the episode below. Also, Fivex3 was recently featured on NPR’s All Things […]
Interview with Mona Noyes: 86 years old and a Master Athlete of Aging
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I interviewed my client, Mona Noyes, who started training a year ago at age 85. Mona is living proof that it is never too late to begin a strength training program if you want to get stronger. You can listen to the episode HERE!
Strength at Every Age: A Strength Coach’s Perspective
I wrote this article, Strength at Every Age: A Strength Coach’s Perspective for the Nutrition Health Review this past May/June. Strength is important at ANY age but for older adults over 60, it is extremely important for building muscle mass, increasing bone density and making one more confident and independent.
Training with an injury or after an injury: Part Two
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I return to the topic of pain and how we work with our clients when they have concerns about an injury. You can listen to the episode HERE!
Stronger Together 2024: A Partners Strength Meet
When? Sunday, December 8, 2024 Where? Fivex3 Training, 4015 Foster Avenue, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224 What? Stronger Together is a Strength Meet displaying the strength of two lifters working together to form one total. Rather than competing individually, Stronger Together will require competitors to form a team of 2 and complete all 4 lifts […]
Training with an injury or after an injury: Part Two
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss how we help our clients return to training after an illness or during/after and injury. There are differences in how we approach training after sickness and injuries. You can listen to the episode HERE!
