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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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What are you training for? Feeling powerful, motivated, and more.

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.

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Why Consistency Matters More Than Motivation in the Winter

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.

Evolving Toward a New Self!

Have you ever felt a quiet tug inside—an ache to become the version of yourself you know you’re capable of being? Not a complete reinvention, but an evolution. Evolving to the 2.0 version of you. Maybe you picture a more balanced you: someone who gets to bed earlier drinks water like it’s non-negotiable, cuts…

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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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Change is a Journey; make the best of it

Change is hard. Whether you’re trying to integrate exercise, change eating habits, or break a bad habit, it’s easy to get frustrated when progress feels slow. But, lasting change takes time — it’s a process. Change is a journey. Let’s go back to my Undergraduate degree and talk about The Stages of Change. The…

Summit; origins and into a New Phase

In January of 2017, Summit officially opened. It is crazy to imagine (at the time of writing this) that it was over 8 years ago. Some days, it feels like it has been 20 years, some days, it still feels fresh and exciting. If you want to read the whole origin story of Summit, check…

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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…

Be great at athletics; compare yourself to yourself

As a child, I grew up in an environment that allowed for my exploration. I had boundaries, but they were never boundaries that disallowed creativity and freedom. Much of my exploration was fueled by my highly active personality. Everything from getting into trouble doing harmless destruction to going beyond what many would think a little…

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What does it mean to Be Healthy; my 10 guidelines

When it comes to living a healthy and fulfilling life, there isn’t a single magic formula. Instead, true wellness is built on a foundation of multiple interconnected pillars. These ten principles serve as a guide to help you prioritize what really matters for your health and happiness. To be healthy is more than eating well…

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How to train year-round to be Competitive

When it comes to maximizing athletic performance, structuring your strength and conditioning program around an annual cycle is crucial. So dividing the year into phases—in-season, post-season, off-season, and pre-season—ensures you build strength, recover effectively, and peak at the right time. So let’s break down each phase and its key objectives to train year-round. With that…

Motherhood can be a challenge, use movement to help

As a mom, your to-do list can feel never-ending, and prioritizing yourself often falls to the bottom. Bottom line, motherhood can be taxing physically and mentally. However, staying active is one of the best ways to support your physical and mental health while handling the demands of motherhood. Becoming a mom has been the greatest…

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