And How We Get You There In my experience as a personal trainer and strength coach, most people who walk through our doors don’t arrive with crystal-clear goals on their first day. They don’t know which muscles to train or which mobility restrictions to fix. They might know a few exercise names, but they’re unsure how to do them properly—or how it all fits into a bigger plan. But they do know one thing: They want to bridge a fitness gap and feel better about how they move and how they feel about themselves. Generally, people will tell us they want to be: Stronger—even if they can’t quite define that. More confident—even if it’s been a long time since they felt that way. More energetic and more at home in a body t hey’re proud of. Ask around and you’ll hear the same hopes over and over again: “I want to trim this midsection.” “I want to stop tweaking my back.” “I want to hike, bike, and ski without needing two days to recover.” “I want to keep up with my kids—or my grandkids.” “I just want to feel like me again.”

The 7 Phases of Functional Strength Training That Drive Long-Term Results How We Actually Build Strength That Lasts You probably know that showing up at the gym with no plan is a recipe for frustration. And you know that real change—lasting change—doesn’t come from combining random exercises you did in high school PE with random cardio sessions (besides me, who even does cardio, anyway?). Lasting change comes from following a smart, structured training system. At Vitruvian Fitness, we’ve designed a progressive roadmap that takes you from wherever you are right now—and moves you forward, phase by phase, skill by skill, strength by strength.

Supplements can be useful. Sometimes they’re even necessary. But figuring out if , when , and why you should use them is a more complicated question than most headlines, influencers, or supplement companies want to admit. In a perfect world, we’d get all the micronutrients, minerals, and performance-optimizing compounds we need from real food, sunlight, sleep, and clean living. In the real world, though—where stress is high, schedules are full, and food quality varies—strategic supplementation can fill gaps, enhance recovery, improve long-term health, or support performance. But here’s the problem: the supplement space is a minefield. Outdated “bro science,” influencer hype, fairy-tale claims, and straight-up lies have created a noisy mess that makes choosing the right supplement— if you even need one—much harder than it should be. And remember: no two bodies are exactly alike. Your age, gender, activity level, medical history, diet, goals, and lifestyle all influence what your body might be missing (or absorbing poorly). Supplementation isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution—it’s a strategy . That strategy should begin with lab work, conversations with qualified professionals, and clear priorities. Disclaimer : This guide is not medical advice or a prescription. It’s an information tool designed to help you better understand what supplements may—or may not—support your personal health, performance, or longevity goals. Before starting any new supplement, consult with a qualified healthcare or functional nutrition professional, especially if you have preexisting conditions, take medications, or are managing complex health goals.

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Until I read this study, I was firmly in the “walking is activity, not exercise” camp. Before you run me out of town, let me explain and then I’ll eat my hat. The human body is designed to seek efficiency when it comes to living, moving, and grooving. Let’s look at a slightly extreme example. Runners (in grossly simple terms) get faster and go farther because the musculoskeletal system becomes more efficient at moving the legs. The cardiovascular system becomes better at supplying oxygen to the muscles. And the cellular energy systems (remember mitochondria - the powerhouse of the cell?) improve how they produce energy and clear energy byproducts. Cyclists are the same. What may have been hard at the beginning of a training phase becomes easier with focused training. That’s efficiency.