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Top 10 Gifts for the Fitness Fanatic in Your Life
Send this to anyone who asks what you want for the holidays. Every year around this time, I get the same question: "What should I get for someone who loves working out?" Whether you're forwarding this to a spouse who's stumped, a parent who wants to "support your hobby," or you're just treating yourself (no judgment—you've earned it), here are my top 10 picks for 2025. The Essentials 1. RSC Merch- $27-$58 Our members basically live in these. Soft, durable, and you'll actuall
Rural Strength and Conditioning
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Meal-Plan Your Way to Savings at the Grocery Store
Why Planning Matters: Avoid Impulse Shopping and Overspending There’s a common piece of advice when it comes to grocery shopping: “Don’t ever shop for groceries on an empty stomach.” This guidance is especially important when you’re working to cut costs, particularly during periods of inflation. Without a plan, grocery trips can lead to rushed, mindless purchases that increase expenses and may not align with your health and fitness goals. Imagine arriving at the store with an
Rural Strength and Conditioning
Nov 184 min read


Learn to Lift
There are lots of sports within the fitness world that can give your training structure and goals. Having a goal keeps you motivated and focused rather then mindlessly burning calories and losing interest. If one of your goals is to get stronger and learn how to lift, then hitting up our Powerlifting Workshops is for you! Powerlifting is a dynamic strength sport that challenges athletes to lift as much weight as possible in three specific lifts: the squat, bench press, and de
Rural Strength and Conditioning
Nov 113 min read


The Mental Benefits of Exercise
How Physical Activity Boosts Your Mind and Mood Introduction The more conversations I have with people the more the terms ‘stress’ and ‘anxious’ come up. Whether it’s about money, the kids, all the things on your to-do list- it is bound to pile up and cause stress or anxiety. These stressors can cause your ‘fight or flight’ systems to take over and increase cortisol levels in response. This is where exercise can enter the chat in a big way. When most people think about exer
Rural Strength and Conditioning
Oct 223 min read
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