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What is Metabolic Blast?
One of the more frequent questions I'm getting about the new facility is, "What is Metabolic Blast?"? It's a unique group exercise class!? It's similar to circuit training, but with some twists.? Picture the gym, divided into stations, two people per station.? One...
read moreNews & Facility Updates: It’s All Good
Despite the cold outside, things are heating up at Mix Fitness!? First, Mix Fitness took home second place in the business plan competition sponsored by the Loudoun Small Business Development Center this month.? Fourteen businesses entered their plan in the...
read moreThe Death of Personal Trainers
Coming from a personal trainer, that title should raise some eyebrows.? My eyebrows were raised a couple times in the past few weeks by the actions of a couple personal trainers.? The first story is based on a conversation I overheard while in a buffet line at a...
read moreWin a Free Boot Camp Registration
Do you know someone who wants to get in shape, but is having a hard time doing it?? Is it you?? Maybe motivation, cost, or lack of child care is preventing your friend from working out.? It's time to nominate the person you feel would most benefit from attending a Mix...
read moreUnderstanding Your Waist Measurement
Taking circumference measurements is part of my job as a personal trainer.? My clients often ask what their waist measurement should be.? The reason I take measurements is because there isn't a standard.? Who wants the pressure of needing to lose "x" inches from their...
read moreGetting Your Mind Right
"Get your mind right" is a phrase that Todd Durkin often says.? I was fortunate to attend his mentorship at his facility, Fitness Quest 10, in April this year.? While the mentorship was for fitness entrepreneurs, many of the life coaching lessons we learned can be...
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