Hi there,

, it's been a busy year so far. I cannot believe we are moving into fall already. I have some big news to share with you and something to put on your radar. Here's my weekly update for September 20th, 2021...

1 - Return to the Gym - but not just any gym, I will be training clients out of a newly built-out private training gym called Blinn Fitness in Woodinville alongside some other great coaches and more importantly great people. Here are the details:

I will have only a limited number of spots available for in-person training and anticipate that they will fill up quickly. Once spots are full, there will be a waiting list.

Location: Blinn Fitness Training Studio

5809 238th St SE #1, Woodinville, WA 98072

Training Availability:

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 am – 11 am (booking on the hour)

Given the limited availability, I am planning on having most sessions be semi-private (2-6 people), if you would like to reserve the hour for an Exclusive 1-on-1 training session, you can do so, reach out to me personally if interested.

If you would like to be one of the first to train with me in this NEW facility. Please respond with what days and times work for you and I'll get you set up an on my schedule.

2 - Ideal Strength Custom App Coming Soon! - Keep your eyes open for the Ideal Strength custom app coming soon. This will be an option to follow programming by myself and Tasha Whelan delivered straight to your mobile device! The intuitive app will adapt to your input helping you with load selection and progress tracking. We are getting close to launch, only 2-3 weeks out if not sooner.

3 - Here's the most recent social media educational post.

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The principle of Progressive Overload states that training should elicit a gradual increase in STRESS on the musculoskeletal system AND the nervous system. Progression of an exercise or movement pattern does not always mean increasing the load used. Progressive overload can be achieved through many different forms including but not limited to: increase of ROM, loading, stability demand, velocity, training density, manipulation of tempo, change of stability demand, etc. Whether considered a progression, regression, or lateralization, by altering the load placement of a movement, we can create a unique training environment that may help you ultimately continue to progress in your training. Check out the following slides to see how the load position can have an effect amplifying certain muscles or groups of muscles (kinetic chain/ sling patterns) as well as loading capacity.

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Enjoy,

Dan Stephenson