Mathew Forzaglia

At some point, you have to stop negotiating with yourself.

Here’s something to think about…⬇️

Any time you’re doing a hybrid style workout, your shoe choice matters but there’s always a trade off somewhere. No strength shoe is built for running, and no running shoe is built for lifting. Somewhere in between is where you land, and where you land depends on the workout. How far you’re running, how heavy you’re lifting, and what you’re willing to give up.

For this one, the weights were moderate, so strength was never the issue. My issue has always been comfort on any running. I’ve gone through a long list of shoes trying to find the best pair that work for me based on my training and their demands. These will stay in rotation.

It’s easy to get all your footwear in one place and get perks along the way. Zappos.com has your next pair. (Hit the link for my training closet)

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What you say means nothing. Only your actions reveal the truth people see.

You’re expecting years of progress from weeks of effort.

What looks easy now was built over years of showing up when nobody was watching.

Stop chasing an outcome.
Put the time in.
Stay consistent.
Keep moving forward.

-> DM me to inquire about private training today

I’ve been coaching Saturday mornings since I began my career in fitness. The way people show up is just different!

I start my weekends with two Hybrid XT classes, and this crew is something special. Same faces every week, but the energy is never the same, in the best way. They show up ready to work, hype each other up mid-set, celebrate wins, and somehow make a tough workout feel like a team event. It’s loud, it’s gritty, it’s fun, and honestly it’s the kind of energy that makes you want to be better just being around it.

Today i wanted to jump in with them. I was watching them go all out and had that “yeah… I need to be in this too” moment. So after they absolutely crushed it, I had to get it in right after.

If you’re looking for a great group and a solid workout, come hang with us Saturday’s LP at 9:15am or 10:30am at Life Time Fifth Ave in NYC.

Life Time NYC

I haven’t worn Nike Metcons in years, so when the new Metcon Frees dropped I was curious to see the what the hype was all about.

I had clean & jerks in the program so I wanted to see what they can handle. They gave me the stability I wanted but only up to a certain weight. Definitely more of a moderate-load/cross-training shoe but overall, a good all around gym shoe.

Always fun trying new shoes and figuring out what actually works for my training. Thanks Zappos for keeping me stocked with options. Go see for yourself and don’t say, “I told ya so!” 👟

Consistency doesn’t stop just because it’s summer, it just looks a little different.

Not every workout has to happen inside four walls. Hit the track, find a workout park, go for a run, or just move because you can. That’s what it’s all about.

Today’s workout was exactly that: sprints, a steady run, and a quick pump at the park. Simple, fun, and a reminder that training doesn’t always have to feel like a chore.

The Hoka Clifton 11s made every step feel easy. Thanks to Zappos for keeping me laced up this summer. ☀️👟