Assess, Don’t Guess.
Assess, Don’t Guess.
Mar 20 2019

Your fitness journey at OPEX begins with an assessment. The OPEX Body. Move. Work. (BMW) assessment allows your coach to develop a clear understanding of your starting point, so they can design a program that meets you where you’re at.

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Strength Training for Women
Strength Training for Women
May 17 2019

The tides are slowly starting to turn, but too many ladies are still shying away from lifting weights. In this blog we’re going to address three common fears that stop women from using barbells and dumbbells, and six amazing reasons to embrace resistance training.

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The Journey to Fitness Autonomy
The Journey to Fitness Autonomy
Jun 26 2019

It may sound a little strange, but at OPEX Gyms our goal is for you to reach the point where you don’t need us anymore. Our ideal journey for you as an OPEX client is to learn and internalize the behaviors and tools that will help you live long and prosper so that you develop autonomy over your health.

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We’re Here When the Newbie Gains Wear Off
We’re Here When the Newbie Gains Wear Off
Jul 31 2019

Been hitting the gym on a regular basis for a few months now and feeling great about it? As you should! Unfortunately, these incredible newbie gains, as they’ve become known, are inevitably short-lived. Thankfully, we’re here when the newbie gains wear off.

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Why We Love Aerobic Training
Why We Love Aerobic Training
Aug 14 2019

Aerobic training is an important part of any OPEX program. From an evolutionary perspective, as humans, we are made to travel long distances and sustain work for an extended period of time. Whether your goals are longevity and vitality, increased strength, or improved endurance, individualized aerobic work has a host of health and performance benefits. 

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Is Personal Training Worth It?
Is Personal Training Worth It?
Aug 23 2019

In this article, we take a bit more human approach to help you determine how much personal training and your personal trainer are worth to you. Because that is so unique to each person, we want to give you a formula of sorts to determine how much you value personal training. That way, you can be confident whether personal training is worth it for you or not.

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The Essential Movement Patterns
The Essential Movement Patterns
Sep 11 2019

A well-designed resistance training program incorporates a variety of movement patterns to create structural balance. Here are the six essential movement patters you can expect to find in an OPEX Gym near you.

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5 Reasons Why Every Program Should Start with an Assessment
5 Reasons Why Every Program Should Start with an Assessment
Sep 27 2019

If you’ve hung around OPEX for long enough you’re bound to have heard someone say the words, “assess, don’t guess.” Here are 5 reasons why we insist that every fitness program in an OPEX Gym begins with an assessment.

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Resist Entropy
Resist Entropy
Oct 16 2019

The aging process is an inevitable part of life. We all have a “peak” for physical performance within us, and at some point, we switch from climbing towards it to heading down the other side.

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Do I Need Cardio?
Do I Need Cardio?
Nov 01 2019

Do I need to do cardio? This is a question clients ask a lot. But the answer is, as always, it depends. Moving your body in some way, every day is vital for your health. But the kind of activity and the intensity is determined by your goals.

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Our Favorite Work Capacity Test
Our Favorite Work Capacity Test
Nov 20 2019

Every new client at an OPEX Gym goes through work capacity testing to measure their aerobic system.

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Our Favorite Aerobic Workouts
Our Favorite Aerobic Workouts
Dec 05 2019

There’s an endless number of cardio machines out there, but at OPEX Gyms around the world there’s a few options that are staples. 

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Long-Term Fitness: Trend vs. Truth
Long-Term Fitness: Trend vs. Truth
Feb 20 2020

Getting fitness results isn’t as hard as you might think. What can be challenging is knowing the best way to hold onto those results for life. 

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When is the Best Time to Workout?
When is the Best Time to Workout?
Apr 29 2020

What does science say about the ideal time to train? There are definite pros and cons to each training time, and we’ll lay them out for you so you can decide for yourself.

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The Cool Down
The Cool Down
Jun 10 2020

Recovery is king when it comes to results. If you’re not recovering, it doesn’t matter what you do in the gym.

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Six Reasons to Squat
Six Reasons to Squat
Jul 08 2020

Dive into the six reasons you'll never want to miss a squat day in the gym again!

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How Often Should I Work Out?
How Often Should I Work Out?
Aug 19 2020

It can be difficult to determine how often you should work out. If you listen to social media influencers you can quickly find yourself working out seven days a week.

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Mythbusters: I Need Equipment to Strength Train 
Mythbusters: I Need Equipment to Strength Train 
Sep 03 2020

It’s a common fitness myth that you need equipment to strength train. However, you can effectively strength train using your bodyweight alone.

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6 Movement Patterns to Create Balanced Workouts
6 Movement Patterns to Create Balanced Workouts
Jan 29 2021

What exercises should I do in the gym? There are 6 movement patterns that well rounded workouts always include.

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What is Tempo?
What is Tempo?
Mar 03 2021

Tempo is how fast you perform an exercise. To help you make the most of resistance training, let’s address what tempo is and its benefits. 

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The Fitness Assessment
The Fitness Assessment
Mar 15 2021

Every time a new client begins at one of our gyms, their first and second session is always a fitness assessment.

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Why We Love Aerobic Training
Why We Love Aerobic Training
Mar 30 2021

Cardio gets a bad rap. But you won’t hear that kind of talk around OPEX Gyms! Here are seven reasons we love cardio.

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5 Things We Know for Sure About Strength Training
5 Things We Know for Sure About Strength Training
Jun 08 2021

Strength training is a staple in all OPEX Gyms. But it isn’t just about building muscle or lifting heavy weights. Here are some lesser known facts of strength training. 

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5 Reasons Why Fitness Needs to be Personalized
5 Reasons Why Fitness Needs to be Personalized
Jul 07 2021

Random workouts lead to random results.  At OPEX Gyms, we offer personalized fitness. We believe it’s the best way to achieve your goals and stay consistent for years to come.

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How to Get the Most From Your Workout
How to Get the Most From Your Workout
Aug 04 2021

Workouts are a small portion of your week. Thus, you need to make the most of your time. Here are 5 steps to help you get the most out of your workouts.

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