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Welcome to the Formidable Strength and Conditioning Journal – your top resource for practical fitness advice, real member stories, and training insights that actually make a difference. From easy nutrition habits to strength-focused articles, you’ll find simple, effective tips to help you feel stronger, move better, and keep your motivation high, inside and outside the gym.

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Fitness for Busy Adults & Parents
Jul 2, 2026
Reid Adams
2 min read

Movement and the stresses of being a human

This week has been a reminder to me how important movement is and how important it is to have people who support that in your life.SO far the week has...
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Karen, small group strength training Canby
Strength Training, Longevity & Aging Well
Jul 1, 2026
Reid Adams
2 min read

Karen started her first strength training at 61. It’s never too late to start.

I was scrolling Twitter this morning… Yes, that’s my go-to mindless scrolling pleasure. And I came across a quote from Warren Buffett. It was something along the lines of, “If...
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Fitness for Busy Adults & Parents
Jun 30, 2026
Reid Adams
3 min read

Don’t Let a Busy Life Be the Reason You Stop (or don’t start) Working Out

Yesterday we talked about how important the story we tell ourselves really is. Today I have a real-world example of that. I was working with a client this morning whose...
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Small group training goals at Formidable Strength and Conditioning
Beginner Fitness & Starting Again
Jun 29, 2026
Reid Adams
3 min read

The Story You Tell Yourself Is Shaping Your Health More Than You Think

Alright, we’re breaking away from the normal fitness blogs and routines and going with a new format for the next month. 30 days, 1 blog per day of whatever’s present....
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Strength Training, Longevity & Aging Well
Jun 12, 2026
Reid Adams
5 min read

HYROX TRAINING iN CANBY, OREGON — WHAT TO EXPECT AT FORMIDABLE

By Reid | Formidable Strength & Conditioning | Canby, Oregon If you’ve been searching for HYROX training near Canby, Oregon, here’s what you need to know: Formidable Strength & Conditioning...
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Beginner Fitness & Starting Again
Jun 9, 2026
Reid Adams
5 min read

WHAT IS HYROX? A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

By Reid | Formidable Strength & Conditioning | Canby, Oregon If you’ve been seeing the word HYROX pop up lately and wondering what it actually is — you’re not alone....
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