Our Fitness Blogs
How Albuquerque’s Elevation Changes Your Training
You finish your first easy jog or group class after moving to Albuquerque, and it feels harder than it should. Your legs feel fine, but your lungs are working overtime. If this sounds familiar, your fitness likely hasn't changed. The air here carries less oxygen than...
How to Do a Smith Machine Squat
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17 Gym Etiquette Tips
When you’re new to the gym, you might wonder about the unspoken rules that everyone is expected to follow. Fortunately, most gym etiquette comes down to showing common courtesy, following a few basic rules, and asking for guidance if you’re confused. If you want to...
Best Gym Workouts to Complement Hiking the Sandia Mountains
You've hiked local trails all summer without much trouble, so the drive up NM-536 feels like just another day outside. Then the first mile of switchbacks leaves you breathing harder than flat-ground training ever predicted. Hiking in the Sandia Mountains puts a...
How to Choose a Gym in Albuquerque
Choosing a gym in Albuquerque means comparing national chains, boutique studios, and full-service clubs, all promising similar results. The differences that matter show up in the details: what's included in your membership, how far you'll drive on a weekday morning,...
How to Do a Hack Squat: Proper Form, Muscles Worked, and Foot Placement
The hack squat is a squat variation performed on a machine. Unlike a barbell squat, the machine controls your movement path, so you can focus entirely on building strength rather than balancing the weight. That makes it approachable for beginners and useful for...
What Is a Superset Workout? How It Works and Why People Use It
If your workouts feel overly long, supersets are worth understanding. The technique pairs two exercises together with little to no rest between them, which means you're working more and waiting less. That efficiency is why supersets show up in so many training...
How to Use Lifting Straps: A Beginner’s Guide to Types & Techniques
Summer Workout Tips for Safe Outdoor Training in Albuquerque Heat
