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I firmly believe that the culture of the gym is what is going to be the determining factor in the success of this gym. Yes, I do believe that our workouts are the best, but the reality is you can get a good workout anywhere. What sets Carbon apart is our dedication to the people

You step into the gym with high hopes, envisioning a fitter, stronger version of yourself. But as the weeks roll by, the initial excitement can give way to frustration when the results you crave seem slow to materialize. This is where the virtue of patience comes into play. The Reality of Progress First and foremost,

Strength is not just about lifting heavy weights or having bulging muscles. It’s about feeling empowered in your body and being capable of handling life’s physical demands with confidence. Whether you’re looking to increase your strength for athletic performance, improve your overall health, or simply feel more capable in your day-to-day activities, building strength is

So, what exactly does “full range of motion” entail? Put simply, it means performing an exercise through its complete movement pattern, from the starting position to the ending position, without cutting corners or cheating on form. Whether you’re squatting, bench pressing, or performing bicep curls, executing each repetition with a full range of motion ensures

With the endless array of exercises, routines, and equipment, it’s easy to get lost in the pursuit of physical transformation and forget about the importance of enjoyment. However, making your workouts enjoyable is not just about having fun; it’s a crucial factor in sustaining long-term commitment and reaping the full benefits of your efforts. Here’s

Life happens in our heads. We are constantly translating what is happening to us through our own lens of beliefs, experience, and our genetic predisposition. It’s long fascinated me that two people can share the experience and have wildly different perceptions of that same event. Two people jump on a rollercoaster – one has an

The hedonic treadmill is a metaphor for the human tendency to pursue one pleasure after another, but always return to the same baseline level of happiness. As a person makes more money, expectations and desires rise in tandem, which results in no permanent gain in happiness. This means finding our ‘happiness’ from external factors doesn’t

Gandhi: “Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny.” I love that quote, but I would add a line to start: “Your attention becomes your beliefs” our destiny is driven by what we

I love the gym, the workouts, and the members. Most days I’m extremely thankful that I had the opportunity and took the risk to start my own business.  It certainly hasn’t been easy, that’s for damn sure. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve done. Running my own business is new to me and everyday