Stronger Together 2023: A Partners Strength Meet
When? Sunday, December 3, 2023 Where? Fivex3 Training, 4015 Foster Avenue, Baltimore 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 as outlined in […]
Training in the Heat
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss training in the summer and the heat, how to avoid dehydration as well as some considerations to think about when traveling and training. Listen to the podcast here. Order your Backbone here: The Backbone
To Deload or Not to Deload: That is the Question
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss deloads and why most lifters will never need to worry about scheduling a de load because one is already built into their programs. The deload is called LIFE. 😉 Listen to the podcast HERE! Â
Mental Health and Strength Training
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss our personal bouts with mental health and what we and those we know and love have done to help us overcome these issues. Prelude: Monday Moments with Manny. 😉Manny and I take 10 minutes to discuss the topic of spinal stenosis. Manny […]
Talking Strength and Training Programs for Older Lifters with Dr. Lynette Ewart
In today’s episode, I sit down with my friend, Lynette Ewart, a GP and the founder of Prescription Strength to talk about her strength program that she is running with a group of master athletes. Lynette lives in Leicester in the UK. She and I have known each other since 2016. Listen to the podcast HERE! […]
How we have changed: From Cardio Queens to Strong Women
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss how we have changed over the past 30+ years in regards to exercise, training, coaching and our bodies. Listen to the podcast HERE!
Strength Training: What will happen to my body?
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 […]
Interview with Manny Rechthand
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 […]
Charm City StrongKids Contest 2023
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 […]
Finding the Right Gym Community
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. Listen to the podcast HERE!
