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  • How to navigate around the gym confidently

    Most gyms are intimidating. There are so many different pieces of equipment, and so many people that seemingly know what they're doing, the last thing you want to do is walk in without a clue of what you're doing and feel stupid doing an exercise or using a machine. I have been working out for over 20 years consistently, and even today when I walk into a different gym while traveling, I can feel the anxiety of feeling judged or not wanting to feel stupid. Here's a step by step guide to help you navigate around the gym confidently. Step 1 Find the warm up area or open area on the ground and do a quick warm up. Here are four movements you can do that are effective, and the people around ....

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  • 96% of people struggle with this.. awareness is a big part of the solution

    "you're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time around" The famous quote may sound cliche, but it turns out there's a lot of truth behind it. The interesting thing about the history of human beings, was that up until about 500 years ago, our brains were programmed to survive in what James Clear refers to as an "immediate return environment." Scientists best guess is that the human species has been on earth for about 200,000 years, and for 199,500 of those years, we survived because of the immediate return response in our brain. For example, a real problem not long ago in human history would have been dehydration. If you started to feel dehydrated, you would immediately go ....

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  • My 2020 Downward Spiral

    My habits started slipping away after just a few weeks of being locked inside back in 2020. I didn't realize it at the time, but I started making one small compromise after one small compromise. Rather than doing something productive during moments when I felt even the slightest bit of hunger, I would go over to the fridge or pantry and grab a snack to immediately satisfy my need. Whether it was stress or boredom, it really didn't matter. I was home, the food was right there and I slowly fell into the habit of snacking unnecessarily. I was working out a few times per week, and had a good amount of muscle on my body so I figured it wouldn't be a problem. What I didn't anticipate was the ....

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  • How negotiating and compromising can backfire...

    The importance of having effective negotiating and compromising skills cannot be overstated. It can be useful in almost every area of your life, be it personal or professional. However, when it comes to weight loss or fat loss, these skills can potentially backfire. Compromising with yourself to skip a workout or negotiate a cheat meal can lead to missing your fitness goals. In a recent video, I discussed why it's important to be aware of these situations and take control. By paying attention to when you're negotiating or compromising with yourself, you have the opportunity to reassess what's truly important to you. This can help you make strides towards your fitness goals and ....

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  • Should I be deadlifting?

    Deadlifting is a fantastic exercise, and everyone should know how to do this in some capacity. We use kettlebells and trap bars at our gym, and in the video below you'll learn how we teach the fundamentals of this great exercise. By the way, deadlifting a great exercise if you want to develop and strengthen your: -Glutes -Hamstrings -Core -Mid, upper and lower back Check out the video to learn how to deadlift properly! ....

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  • What 94% of people aren't doing to get the results they want

    "Goals are about the results you want to achieve. Systems are about the processes that lead to those results." If you're currently finding yourself with little motivation, inconsistent habits, and are struggling to get into a healthy routine, you'll want to keep reading. Setting both short and long term goals are EXTREMELY important. If you haven't taken the time to think about your goals and to get them down on paper, I strongly suggest you make the time to do so. However, you stopping there would be a complete waste of time. If you are simply results oriented, you're setting yourself up for failure. Trust me, I was guilty of this for along time. It wasn't until I shifted my focus to ....

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  • The SIMPLEST exercise to improve shoulder mobility

    Shoulder pain is extremely common with many people we work with, and it is due in large part to the fact that most of us sit for a majority of our day for work. It's impossible to sit with good posture (human beings weren't built to be sitting), so it's important that we get intentional about doing something every day to help counteract the effects of sitting all day. Foam rolling the lats can be an eye opening experience. Most people hold more tension in the lats than they realize, and they usually find out quickly if that's the case for them once they foam roll their lats for the first time. If your lats are too tight, it can limit your ability to reach overhead. If you have limited ....

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  • My Favorite Superhero (you won't guess it)

    As a kid I LOVED Superman and Batman. I loved superman because of his superhuman strength and his ability to fly, and I loved batman because of his mask and all the cool gadgets he would use. If I'm being honest, I still really love these characters, but my favorite superhero isn't either of them anymore. My favorite superhero is ME! Allow me to explain... I want you to take some time to think about the superhero version of yourself. If you could envision a superhero, 10.0 version of you, what would your superpowers be? How does the superhero version of yourself act, dress, look, behave, etc? What are their fitness habits like? What are their nutrition habits like? See the video ....

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  • Progress over Perfection

    If you're looking to make a change in any area of your life, making dramatic 180 degree changes almost never work in the long run. Most people do this because they want to see results immediately, and don't put any thought into the process. In many cases, these people adapt the "all or nothing" mentality, and go 100% all in. The downside to going 100% all in and having this mindset is that the second life happens and you're not able to be perfect, it causes an intense level of stress and often makes the person want to quit. Rather than adapting the all or nothing mindset and being results oriented, the people who are successful long term develop the "progress, not perfection" mindset ....

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  • Do Low Carb Diets Really Work?

    Ahh Dr. Atkins.... I think we all remember or are familiar with the Atkins diet. Dr. Atkins started it all. From the Atkins diet, to keto, to the mediterranean diet, low carb diets have cycled in and out of popularity, which adds to the confusion of what we should all be doing with our eating habits. In our experience, fad dieting such as these are not great for most people long term. They can be beneficial to experiment for a week or two as the diets do have their benefits, however many of them aren't sustainable long term (or worth it). In fact, some of them are actually dangerous to practice for too long. Part of the issue with these fad diets is that they provide you with fast ....

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Jaclyn Smith

The only gym I've ever been consistent with! I used to hate the thought of exercise, but now even on my "bad" days I still look forward to working out.

BMFT has definitely cracked the code when it comes to creating a comfortable yet challenging atmosphere for their members while creating long term success. I signed up on a whim after being frustrated with my lack of consistency at other, traditional big chain gyms. That was March 2021 and it was like a switch was instantly flipped. Since then I've shown up almost every day and have seen incredible results in my strength along with losing over 60lbs.

I like working out with people as it makes the workout more fun and engaging, but I don't like huge, intimidating classes bc I've always felt lost and overlooked. Those large classes never provided alternatives to accommodate injuries or for those beginning their fitness journey. At BMFT they're quick to help alter moves and exercises for any reason.

The coaches are always encouraging and ready to demonstrate moves, exercises, spot heavy weights, etc.

I love seeing the same people every workout bc it means low membership turnover which is a great indication of not only how well they handle client relationships, but also how they've flipped so many people's mindsets around fitness. Many of the members have been with the gym for years and still remain consistent in their attendance which shows people are seeing results and yet not getting bored.

Even though most members have been here for awhile, that hasn't created a "cliquey" or ostracizing atmosphere. Everyone (staff and members alike) is very welcoming to new people and willing to chat/answer questions/help however they can.

Nehal Shah

I have been at the gym for 3-4 yrs now. Honestly can say its been the best I have ever been to. I would go to the gym on my own but never knew what to do. All the coaches here are so helpful and everything is right there and all you have to do is do it! I know the time I am there I will get a great work out each time. Even during the pandemic they adapted to everyone's needs and made workouts for us via zoom where we could all come together like we did at the gym and work out. If you are looking to start at a gym and want expert knowledge regardless of what level you are starting at then this is the gym for you. The coaches the other gym goers are all there for you to help and support you on your journey. Highly recommend it.

Marie Carlson

This is the gym for you! I researched a ton of gyms to find a place where staff are very well versed in fitness. What a bonus that Beyond Measure goes far beyond physical fitness!!! In addition to workouts (that are catered to each individual's needs), they offer nutrition advice, tips and tricks videos, workout challenges, nutritional programs to lose weight, nutrition advice, meal tips, training advice, supplements, a great protein shake bar!! They provide everything you need for physical, nutritional and mental improvement. EVERYONE - staff and patrons - are encouraging and motivating. The positive vibes only atmosphere allows for all fitness levels and all ages to fit in with every program they offer without making you feel self-conscious. The owners truly care about staff and clients and it shows every single day in multitudes of ways! You will find that trainers are far more educated than most any other gym. After each workout, we leave feeling uplifted and accomplished thanks to the owners, the trainers and the clients!

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