Fitness
What Should I Do and Eat Before a Meet?
Are you unsure of what to eat before a big meet? If you are an athlete who is new to weightlifting, there are some do’s and don’ts of what to eat (and not eat) before weigh-ins and competition.
Read MoreBeing Brave: Finding Your Inner Strength
Being Brave. Full Disclosure: I didn’t finish my workout yesterday. I did about half of it, looked at the rest of my workout, then the rest of the week’s workouts, got overwhelmed and called it a day. It may have been one of the first times, in a long time, I let the gravity of…
Read MoreWhat’s in My Gym Bag? with Coach Marisa
Are you unsure about what you should be bringing to the gym? Or perhaps just want to get to know our trainers a little better? This blog series plays on the ever popular “What’s in my bag?” blogs and videos. Let’s jump right in with Coach Marisa!
Read MoreWhen Training Stops Being Enjoyable
This blog was originally written for the PFP Barbell Club. I have been competing in the sport of weightlifting for about 5 years now and coaching for the better part of 4. I am a big believer in training being “Process Driven”. If we can focus on the process of getting better then the results will…
Read MoreCompeting at IWF Las Vegas International Open!
This Spring, Head Coach Tom Duer, is set to compete in the IWF Las Vegas International Open in Las Vegas. After moving down to the 109kg class for last winters American Open Final, Tom secured his spot on Team USA for this Bronze Level International Competition.
Read MoreWhat’s in My Gym Bag?: Sandor
Get to know our PFP trainers as they share what you can find in their gym bags!
Read MoreNew Year, Same You? Revisiting Resolutions
A New Year, a New You! How often do we hear that phrase during the month of January? Every year, Americans make New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives but 80% fail to keep those resolutions by February. Today is January 24th. Is it time you should begin revisiting resolutions? How can you make sure…
Read More30-Minute Workouts: How Long is Enough?
There is this common belief that you need to spend hours in the gym to get the results you’re looking for. When it come to weight loss and burning fat, workouts can be short when done with proper form and focus on efficiency. The key to any 30 minute workout is simplicity. The biggest mistake…
Read MoreNew Year, New Fitness Apps
With the new year in full swing, many people are off to a fresh start with their healthy resolutions! Whether it be losing a few pounds, getting started in a new fitness routine, or wanting to be healthier in general, there are so many different ways to accomplish this! It may be overwhelming at first…
Read MorePFP BARBELL REVIEW: 2018
In our first post of the new year I wanted to take a look back and review the year we had at PFP Barbell. We went through a lot of growth and changes last year. From coaching changes, joining East Coast Gold, and holding our first weightlifting meet the gym, the team transformed and was…
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