by Coach Tommy “I’m too old for functional fitness.” “I’m too old to lift weights.” I can’t tell you how often I hear these words come out of some more seasoned members. Again, I completely understand why this misconception exists. When you are constantly seeing insane feats of strength by some of the elite-level competitors...Read More
Coach Tommy One of the most common things that I hear from our female clients is that they are fear “lifting weights will make them look bulky.” And just like yesterday, I completely understand where this misconception is coming from. Although we are no longer affiliated with CrossFit, most people still associate it with District H. Some of...Read More
by Coach Tommy t’s Momentum Monday. Let’s get started on the right foot. One of the biggest misconceptions I often hear about functional fitness, whether it’s CrossFit or not, is dangerous. There are enough viral YouTube videos to go around showing individuals performing powerlifting movements, weightlifting movements, or gymnastics and getting hurt or just lifting...Read More
by Coach Tommy Happy Sunday! It’s a brand-new week. Let’s discuss some of the common misconceptions that most people have about starting at District H. The “Big Five” that come to mind are: Functional fitness is too dangerousI need to be in better shape before I startI’m too old to be lifting weightsLifting weights will...Read More
by Coach Tommy Happy Friday! This week we’ve focused on the benefits of personalizing your workout routine. Contrary to where the industry has shifted over the last 5 years, I’ve stated my position as individuals needing more personalization around their fitness to help them truly achieve their health and wellness goals. Everything else, in my...Read More
by Coach Tommy I still have the privilege of getting to do most of the initial consultations with potential members. I absolutely love it! While I may be removed from coaching on the floor these days, I still get jazzed up by speaking with people, getting to know them and their goals, and talking through...Read More
by Coach Tommy COVID changed everything! I don’t mean to sound superfluous but owning a physical location gym during lockdown was incredibly stressful. Not only the financial side of it, but I had a community of people who were pretty much isolated inside their house and trying to get some fitness in. Now some of...Read More
by Coach Tommy Let’s talk about the attention/value spectrum real quick. For any professional service, you will pay more if you are looking for advice from a professional in the industry. You will also pay more if you are receiving consistent, 100% attention from that professional. On one side of the spectrum, you have FREE...Read More
By Coach Tommy Its’ Momentum Monday! Let’s start off the week strong. This week is all about personalization with our fitness routine. While the industry is moving towards “cookie-cutter” workouts that rely on distractions like “splat points” or “DJs,” District H is moving in the opposite direction where we personalize our...Read More
By Coach Tommy This week is all about personalization. Over the last six years, we have seen an exponential increase in fitness programs that focus heavily on: · High-Intensity Interval Training · “Experience-based” solutions · Technology While “novelty” is a critical element of developing motivation with your fitness routine...Read More
