Drew and I have been at SFL for over a year now. We had been strength training for years but when FTclosed, we came with Joe to SFL. It is always hard to start a new routine, and we were a little nervous, but Jim and the staff at SFL made us feel very welcome. Quickly, SFL became our fitness home.

There are many wonderful things about this place but what I appreciate the most is that the trainers at SFL make me feel like an athlete. I recognize that I am a middle-aged woman, but when I step foot in SFL I am encouraged to push myself to reach new PRs all the while respecting that my body isn’t the same asit was in my 20’s.

It is better. Stronger. I train with Joe twice weekly and take Natalie’s classes once weekly (and supplement cardio with my Peloton at home). Because of this, I have been able to ride in support of Parkinson’s over 100 miles in a day. This year we raised over $50K for the Michael J Fox Foundation. I couldn’t do that without the support of the SFL team.

When you push yourself you discover what you are capable of. Thank you SFL!

How does a sugar-addicted, sickly, depressed and angry teen with a bad temper turn his life around and become one of the healthiest, best known and loved fitness celebrities of all time? In his early teens, Jack LaLanne followed a poor diet heavy in sugar and sweets, experienced daily headaches and had behavior issues in school and home. His behavior was erratic and he even tried to set his house on fire. At the age of thirteen, Jack became seriously ill and almost died from a fever that lasted almost two weeks.

Fortunately, Jack turned his life around by adopting a healthy lifestyle. His health and attitude improved and he embarked on a successful fitness career spanning more than seven decades, motivating countless people around the world to live healthier through exercise and good nutrition.

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You have been working hard, lifting weights and are getting stronger. You know that to get stronger you will need to increase the amount of weight you are lifting. But how much weight should you add and when? You are at a crossroads in your training. This is the point where many people make the mistake of adding weight too soon.

So, how do you know when to add more weight to your exercises?

The answer is not as simple as it may seem.  Ask yourself why you want to be stronger. Do you need to lift more weight to maintain or improve your health or fitness level? Will lifting more weight help you to burn more calories and improve your body composition? Will lifting more weight improve your sports performance?

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Lifting Weights can help improve strength, fitness, and performance but only if done correctly. Proper technique and form should be taught before adding any weight to an exercise.