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Why You Won’t Be in Shape for Summer

I don’t know if you know this, but Summer is basically here.  Have you been outside today?  It’s like 92° out there!  And you know what this means—vacations, pool parties, family gatherings, river trips, and other outdoor fun is right around the corner. I know what you’re telling yourself. “Here goes another summer of not...
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Weekly Video Blog, 16/52

Have you ever wondered, “when and why should I wear a weight belt?” If so, this week’s video is for you! Then, as always, we’ve got lots of footage of our BSP NOVA family rockin’ it this week! Ready to join in on the fun? Try Beyond Strength Performance NOVA for 30 days: + 1-on-1...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 15/52

Have you ever been told to drive through your heels or wiggle your toes while squatting or deadlifting? Then you need to check out this week’s video… On top of that, we have all kinds of ridiculousness, also known as a regular week at BSP NOVA! Ready to join in on the fun? Try Beyond...
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[Free] Kettlebell Workout

Enjoy a 100% free (seriously, no strings attached) kettlebell workout, on us. At first glance this workout appears to be short and simple.  And, well, it is.  But don’t mistake simple for easy. Check it out: Kettlebells are an incredibly diverse tool. They can be utilized to drop body fat, get stronger, increase conditioning, and...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 14/52

In this week’s video we keep things realllly short and sweet- but for good reason! Ready to join in on the fun? Try Beyond Strength Performance NOVA for 30 days: + 1-on-1 assessment & goal setting session (description below) + 1-on-1 orientation + 3 days per week semi-private personal training + 2 days per week...
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3 Tips to Improve Your Kettlebell Clean

Whether you’re just learning the kettlebell clean for the first time, or trying to refine your technique, these three tips are for you: Interested in learning how to use kettlebells, the right way, while also getting a great workout?  Check out our brand new 6-week kettlebell classes.  You’ll learn how to safely perform: the get...
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Stories Beyond Strength: Dee Sampson

Here’s a dare for you: ignore Dee Sampson’s “fill up the room” smile when you see her. I don’t mean to set you up for failure, but I don’t think you can do it. You’ll also be hard pressed to avoid her positive and supportive presence within the walls of Beyond Strength Performance NOVA. She’s...
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Why Kettlebells are a Great Training Tool

Kettlebells have gained a lot of popularity during the past decade or so—and with good reason. They’re great training tools. Not only can they be used to get the heart rate up and get the sweat rolling down you brow, they’re also great for developing the body in other ways. Here’s a brief overview of...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 13/52

In this week’s video we highlight some “odd” movements in the gym- which is perfect timing for our movement seminar tomorrow evening (www.facebook.com/bspnova/events)! In the second half of the video we’ve got a Gainz Games recap… Ready to join in on the fun? Try Beyond Strength Performance NOVA for 30 days: + 1-on-1 assessment &...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 12/52

In this week’s video we go over a common deadlift mistake. Have you ever been cued to make the logo on your shirt face the wall in front of you? If so, watch today’s video (deadlift lesson starts at 3:22). We also drop the initial announcement of kettlebell group training coming in April. More details...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 11/52

In this week’s video we talk rear foot elevated split squats. You know you’ve hopped around looking for the best foot position before… well that changes today! We’ve also got tons of footage, as always, of members kicking butt and having fun! Ready to join in on the fun? Try Beyond Strength Performance NOVA for...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 10/52

Take a glimpse inside of BSP NOVA! This week’s video shows off a little of the personality of BSP NOVA, we talk deadlift prep, and introduce you to our neighbor, Disciple MMA Academy. Ready to join in on the fun? Try Beyond Strength Performance NOVA for 30 days: + 1-on-1 assessment & goal setting session...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 9/52

In this week’s video blog we drop an announcement about future events at BSP NOVA! Enjoy a few minutes of members kicking butt in the gym, then that quick announcement about future events, and we make our exit with some sweet Bachata moves by Jon Hughes and Harry Singh. Ready to join in on the...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 8/52

In this week’s video blog we introduce the random bell that showed up in the gym recently.  Check out the video to see what it’s all about! Ready to join the fun?
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 7/52

Our 7th 2017 Weekly Video Blog is one that we would have rather never made. We are incredibly honored to have had the opportunity to cross paths with Lex, and he will truly never be forgotten. Never above you, never below you, always beside you  
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 6/52

Trust me, you’re going to want to watch this one the whole way through! In this week’s video blog we’ve got: + Chris’s Favorite smoothie recipe + A showdown between coach Geoff and the parking lot squirrels + And, as always, footage of members straight up crushing it Want to get in on the fun?
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Is This Strength and Conditioning?

“I don’t know what this is, but I know this is what my son needs right now.  Is this strength and conditioning?” A father recently asked this question as he stood with coach Chris, watching his son’s first full training session here at Beyond Strength Performance NOVA, LLC.  His son wasn’t doing the “traditional” strength...
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Try Operation Transformation Risk-Free!

  Round two of Operation Transformation kicks off on Monday March 6th, and you can grab one of only 20 spots available for just $99 the first month (a $100 savings).   [wpdevart_countdown text_for_day=”Days” text_for_hour=”Hours” text_for_minut=”Minutes” text_for_second=”Seconds” countdown_end_type=”date” end_date=”06-03-2017 00:00″ start_time=”1486647963″ end_time=”0,1,1″ action_end_time=”show_text” content_position=”center” top_ditance=”10″ bottom_distance=”10″ countdown_type=”circle” font_color=”#000000″ button_bg_color=”#0000a3″ circle_size=”130″ circle_border=”5″ border_radius=”8″ font_size=”30″ countdown_font_famaly=”monospace” animation_type=”bounce”...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 5/52

In our 5th of installment of the 2017 weekly video blog we’ve got: + Our February Alpha Challenge Announcement + Footage of members putting in worrrrrrk! + Clips from our new lunchtime conditioning (1:09 – 1:12, 1:39 – 1:49) + Athlete Tip of the Week: Wall Corkscrews (2:06)       Want to get in...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 4/52

In our fourth video blog of 2017 we’ve got some members just absolutely crushing it. Be sure to stick around to the end and see why Beyond Strength Performance NOVA has the best coaches around. No one else takes the time to get better, as a group, like our staff does… Interested in checking out...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 3/52

Our third installment of the 2017 video blog is ready to roll!  We don’t like to make bold claims (yes we do), but this week’s video blog is too good not to watch the whole thing… Interested in checking out Beyond Strength Performance NOVA, LLC?
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 2/52

Watch through to the end for: + Footage of members kicking butt – all throughout + Our soccer tip of the week (handcuff hinge) – 2:23 + Skier Kettlebell Swing Tutorial – 2:59 + Behind the scenes with Lori Lindsey – ending   Interested in checking out Beyond Strength Performance NOVA, LLC?
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The Real Way To Train Like A Soccer Pro

Every time I here the slogan, “Train Like A Pro,” I cringe- as it usually involves an athlete trying to attempt some advanced jump when they can barely land correctly, or a soccer player attempting a very complex “trick,” or skills, when they have a hard time skipping with proper form.   I think to...
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Getting Conditioning Right, Part 3 of 3

In this final installment of our three-part conditioning series, we are going to discuss cardiac output training, or easy weekend training as we’ve deemed it in-house.  As we laid out in parts one and two, we can’t go hard every day.  While a high-intensity-all-the-time approach might elicit some positive changes on the front end, it...
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2017 Weekly Video Blog, 1/52

Coach Chris’s goal for 2017 is to do a weekly video blog all 52 weeks of the year…  Here’s our first! Interested in checking out Beyond Strength Performance NOVA?  
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The ‘I Am Learning’ Mindset

Change is hard—that’s why people have a difficult time doing it.  Life is busy, our time is limited, and 1,000 different things are pulling us in 1,000,000 different directions.  It’s tough to keep on the path toward progress while also managing the craziness of our everyday lives.  That’s the reality we’re faced with as modern...
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Why Fast, Sexy Change Isn’t Real Change

Here’s something you’ll find easy to believe: most fitness marketing doesn’t tell you the whole truth—shocker, right? From As Seen on TV gadgets, to hyper-fast fat loss advertisements from the new gym around the corner, to detox programs, we are inundated with information that tells us that transformation is low-effort if we only do what...
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Getting Conditioning Right, Part 2 of 3

In continuation of last week’s post, we are still on the topic of conditioning.  This week’s video takes a look at our middle of the week approach to conditioning. When it comes to conditioning, there’s been a concerning trend in the personal and group training world over the last few years: more is better, and...
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Abs!

Things have changed in the five years since we opened the doors of BSP NOVA back in 2011.  It used to be that we had to explain to almost everyone that walked through these doors WHY we don’t do traditional sit-ups, crunches, and other common exercises for “targeting the abs.”  But, for the most part,...
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Getting Conditioning Right, Part 1 of 3

When it comes to conditioning, there’s been a concerning trend in the personal and group training world over the last few years: more is better, and harder is best.  Conditioning has been approached with a mindset of, “If you’re not dead after every workout, what was it for?” And while that might be okay every...
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