How new goals can reshape your routine, build confidence, and change how you see yourself in ways you might not expect.
You might be familiar with growth mindset, self-improvement, self-help, neuroplasticity, and habits. Have you heard that your brain isn’t fully developed until 25-28? Or the phrase “can’t teach an old dog new tricks?" Learning new skills as an adult is hard. But the reality is we change throughout our entire lives and the ability to…
Build strength, balance, and body awareness with handstands. Learn how they improve climbing and join our upcoming handstand workshop at Summit.
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…
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…
How to find your why in fitness, from races and climbing trips to everyday health, and why training for what you can do beats training for how you look.
Why do group workouts work so well? Explore the science, psychology, and community behind training together at Summit.
Winter training in Wisconsin is tough. Learn why training consistency matters more than motivation and how staying consistent now sets you up for success in spring.
Move in ways that make you happy. How to let your fitness goals shift with your life while staying consistent and loving your routine.
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,…
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…
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…