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How to Build a Training Plan to Crush Your Goals

One of the most common questions we hear at Summit is simple: How should I structure my training? To help answer that, several of our coaches sat down to talk through how they personally approach training plans, what their goals look like right now, and what advice they’d give to anyone trying to build a…

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Resistance Bands: Build Strength, and Stability in the Gym or On The Go

Resistance bands don’t get the credit they deserve. Unfortunately, many people use them only for warm-ups or active recovery, implying they don’t deserve a place in the main workout. A study from 2019 proves this untrue. This study compared resistance bands with traditional strength equipment, including weight machines and dumbbells. Results show that when directly…

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Tess is dialing in her nutrition as a mountain athlete in the Rockies of Colorado

Off-Season Without a Finish Line, Slowing Down the Movement

I recently completed two significant physical feats: a 35 K trail race with 3,500 feet of elevation gain and summiting five 14ers in just three days. Both were gritty, satisfying reminders of what my body can do when I’m focused, trained, and inspired. However, now it is my off-season. What now for off-season fitness Now,…

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Bodyweight Movement prevails in the Time of Need

Bodyweight movement doesn’t get the credit it truly deserves. Too often, it's dismissed as too easy or only for beginners, simply because it doesn't involve lifting heavy weights or using fancy equipment. Many people wrongly assume that if you're not dripping sweat under a barbell, you're not making real progress. But this couldn’t be further…

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muscle growth

Muscle Growth Starts Here: Understand the Science, Maximize Your Gains

When it comes to muscle growth, it's more than just lifting heavy weights — it’s a complex physiological process happening beneath the surface. Understanding the science behind muscle growth not only helps optimize your workouts but also sheds light on how your body adapts to training over time. Let’s break down what really happens inside your…

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The single-arm hold with a kettlebell is an example of Overhead Strength

Being Sick SUCKS; how to maintain fitness

I recently awoke from a 4-day flu episode - bedridden, moaning, layering and delayering and on a strict ibuprofen and acetaminophen alternation schedule. Being sick sucks, I found myself weeping over my lost fitness, mom guilt and my achy body. It got me questioning whether I’d be able to get back to my pre-flu cardio…

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1RM testing; how to optimize your training

If you’re serious about weightlifting, you’ve probably heard of the one-rep max (1RM)—the maximum amount of weight you can lift for a single repetition with proper form. But what is 1RM testing and how often do you test it? Many lifters overlook this critical assessment, yet understanding your 1RM is key to optimizing your training…

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Mountain athletes do barbell back squats

Glutes are made for working; get yours to Work Better

As much as we celebrate the postpartum journey, not enough is said about the flat, deflated feeling many of us experience with our glutes. Yes, I’m talking about the “pancake butt” phenomenon. And may I say, this isn’t just a postpartum issue - this is a relatable issue among sedentary and non-sedentary people, too. Glutes…

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