Merritt Clubs Blog

Here is a confusing statement… you do not get stronger in the gym!

Mobility training is crucial for functional health. In the gym, mobility training will lead you to have better form, less risk of injury, and in turn move more weight. Outside of the gym, mobility training also helps to reduce day-to-day pain caused by poor flexibility and range of motion (Haley, 2016).

What is the “Fascial System” and why does it matter?

It happens to everyone at some point…failing a lift. It sucks when it happens but it is not the end of the world. You just have to know how to handle it.

Throughout our whole life we are told to eat our greens. Everyone associates green foods with health, but few people can probably explain why greens are so vital to our everyday nutrient needs. The USDA recommends incorporating 1.5-2 cups of fruit per day and 2-3 cups of vegetables per day and here is why:

It’s that time of year; the sun is coming out, flowers are blooming, and you feel the urge to clean up. Spring cleaning seems like just another task to add to your to-do list, just like working out or drinking enough water. But what if there is a way to do all these tasks at once?

Massage, in its many forms, can be used as a powerful tool to affect a variety of your physical and psychological issues. If you don’t receive massage as part of a regular health and wellness routine yet, consider using it as an effective complement to other treatments and help bring yourself back to a place of health and wellbeing. Here are just a few issues massage can help with.

How do you know if you’re getting stronger in the gym? Most of us are aware that over time, we have to increase our weight and/or reps, but how do we know how much weight to add, and when to add it?

My father in law has a saying.
"When you don't know what to do next, do nothing."

Nearly two months into the new year, your local gym is likely still bustling with first-timers, new regulars, and gym veterans. Whether you’ve been a gym-goer for months or years, it’s important to keep up on expectations that affect everyone in the building: gym etiquette.