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Meet Coach Trevor!

“I started coaching in September 2022 and joined Formidable Strength and Conditioning in April 2024. Since then, I’ve been passionate about helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident both inside...
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It’s never too late to start working out. And now is always The best time to start.

We all have good intentions. We all think, dream, and imagine ourselves doing “the thing” we need to do in order to get what we want. In this case, we...
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A story about why strength matters so much

It’s been a crazy week for me, and that’s a big reason why you haven’t heard from me till today this week. My grandpa is 99 years old and turns...
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Do i need a coach?

This is a really common question. And we tend to really overcomplicate it. A simple way to bypass all the overthinking is to ask yourself: Am I able to achieve...
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QTR: Quality time Remaining. and why working out matters

My mom is a client at the gym. She is 68. And she also has early-onset Alzheimer’s. It’s one of those things in life that just sucks. But like all...
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The Freedom Your Health Gives You

Happy almost 4th! This year marks the 250th birthday of our country. And as the day approaches, I’ve been thinking about freedom on a more personal level. The freedom to...
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