Elevate Fitness & Martial Arts

09/29/2026

You can’t keep saying “next Monday.”

Next Monday I’ll start working out. Next Monday I’ll get my food together. Next Monday I’ll finally make myself a priority. Next Monday I’ll get serious.

And then next Monday shows up looking suspiciously like the last one. 😂

Your life may not calm down first.

Work will still be work. The kids will still need something. The laundry will continue to reproduce when nobody is looking. Your schedule may still be a little ridiculous.

At some point, you have to stop waiting for the perfect Monday and decide:

THIS IS THE MONDAY.

You don’t need to completely change your life today.

Go train. Take the walk. Eat the meal that actually fuels you. Book the class. Drink the water. Do one thing that the version of you you’re trying to become would do.

Then do it again tomorrow.

Confidence doesn’t come from repeatedly telling yourself what you’re going to do.

It comes from proving to yourself that when you say you’re going to do something… you show up.

So if you’ve been saying, “I’ll start next Monday” for the last six Mondays…

No judgment. 😂

But maybe this is the one.

Make this the Monday. 👊🔥

09/22/2026

STOP THINKING CONDITIONING HAS TO MEAN RUNNING.

BOX PUSH-OFFS are a simple way to build upper-body strength, core control, and conditioning—all at the same time.

MUSCLES WORKING
Triceps • Chest • Shoulders • Serratus • Core
Your triceps, chest, and shoulders create the push away from the box, while your core works to keep your body tight and controlled as your hands leave the surface and return.

WHY WE USE THEM
Box push-offs are great for:
• Building upper-body pushing strength and endurance
• Training explosive pushing power
• Challenging your core while your arms are moving
• Improving shoulder stability and control
• Getting your heart rate UP without needing traditional cardio
• Adding a scalable conditioning exercise to a workout
And yep… they get spicy pretty damn quick. 😂

At Elevate Fitness & Martial Arts, conditioning isn't about beating your body into the ground.

We train to get stronger, move better, build endurance, and be more capable in everyday life.
Want to see what our Strength & Conditioning classes are all about?

Send me a message and come try a class.

09/01/2026

MISSING ONE DAY ISN’T THE PROBLEM.

Missing two, three, four… and slowly convincing yourself you’ll “get back to it next week” — THAT’S where things start to change.

One of my favorite lessons from Atomic Habits is simple:

Never miss twice.

Because one missed workout doesn’t erase your progress. One bad day doesn’t mean you failed. One crazy week doesn’t mean you’re back at square one.

Life happens.

But the longer you stay away from the thing you were trying to build, the harder it becomes to get yourself moving again.

And I think THAT is the part people don’t talk about enough.

Getting started is hard. Staying consistent is hard. And getting started AGAIN after you’ve fallen off can be even harder.

Everybody struggles with this.

Coaches struggle with it. Athletes struggle with it. People who have been working out for 20 years struggle with it.

You are not the only person who has ever looked at a workout and thought, “Man… I do NOT feel like doing this today.” 😂

The goal isn’t perfection.

The goal is to catch yourself before one missed day turns into a new habit.

Miss Monday?

Cool.

SHOW UP TUESDAY.

Just get yourself back through that door.

Sometimes the biggest win isn’t crushing the workout.

It’s simply showing up again.

DECIDE TO RISE. 🦅

08/25/2026

You said you wanted accountability.

You said you needed a coach to push you.

Cool. We got you. 😂

Then halfway through the workout:

“Do we HAVE to do that?”
“How many rounds?”
“Can I do something else?”
“My legs are sore.”
“I feel like we did this recently.”

Meanwhile, your coach: We’re gonna do it anyway!

Listen, we love you. We hear you. Your complaints have been received and carefully reviewed.

Workout remains unchanged. 😂

08/14/2026

You don’t have to feel ready.

You don’t have to know what you’re doing.
And you definitely don’t have to get it right the first time.

You just have to keep showing up.

You’ll fail.
You’ll learn.
You’ll adjust.
You’ll try it a different way.
And somewhere along the way, the things that once felt impossible start becoming things you just… do.

That’s what I love about training.

It’s not really about throwing the perfect punch.

It’s about learning what you’re capable of when you stop waiting to feel ready.

Some of the strongest people in our gym walked through our doors nervous, out of shape, intimidated, or convinced they “weren’t athletic.”

Now look at them. 🥊🔥

Trust your process.
Keep showing up.
Decide to Rise.

And if you’re watching this thinking, “Yeah… but I’ve never done anything like this before.”

Good.

You’re exactly who we’re here for. ❤️

07/21/2026

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS IN THE GYM

Show up.

That's it.

I know... you were probably expecting some secret workout, magic supplement, or the "perfect" program.

But after coaching people for years, I've learned this:

The people who change their lives aren't the ones who start the strongest.

They're the ones who keep showing up.

I know you're busy.

You're juggling work, family, responsibilities, and about a hundred other things. Maybe you've started before and stopped. Maybe you're tired of feeling like you're always starting over.

I see you.

But here's what I need you to hear...

You don't have to have it all figured out before you walk through the door.

You don't have to be in shape to start.

You don't have to feel motivated.

You just have to show up.

We'll meet you where you are.

Some days you'll lift heavy.
Some days you'll just make it through the workout.

Both days matter.

Every time you show up, you're casting a vote for the person you're becoming.

And one day you'll look back and realize...
It wasn't one perfect workout that changed your life.

It was the decision to keep coming back.

👇 If you've been waiting for a sign to start, this is it. DM us forca 1 week free pass.

07/17/2026

This week’s conditioning was disrespectful.

Like… who programmed that?

Oh. Me.

Hard doesn’t mean impossible. Hard meets you where you are. We meet you where you are at!

Need to slow it down? Cool.
Need to modify it? Cool.
Need to stare at the clock like it personally betrayed you? Also cool.

You don’t have to be the fastest person in the room. You don’t have to lift the heaviest weight. You just have to show up, work at your level, and keep moving.

Then somehow, when it’s over, you go from:

“I cannot believe you made us do that…”

to:

“Okay, that was actually pretty badass.”

That feeling when you finish something you weren’t sure you could do? That’s confidence being built right in front of you.

Hard looks different for everybody. But that proud, accomplished feeling afterward?

That belongs to you.

Come get stronger with us. We’ll modify the workout but we’re still gonna make you work!

07/14/2026

Getting injured does not automatically mean you have to disappear from the gym until further notice.

Now, let me be clear. I am not saying that if you are wrapped up like a mummy, wearing a body cast, and being transported by forklift that you need to come in and knock out a workout.

Every injury is different.

The first step is always to talk with your doctor, physical therapist, or medical provider. Find out exactly what you can do, what you cannot do, and where your limits are.

Once you have that information, talk with your coaches.

A good coach can help you modify your workouts, avoid aggravating the injury, and find ways to keep you moving safely.

Sometimes that means training a different part of your body.

Sometimes it means using lighter weight, changing the range of motion, or slowing things down.

Sometimes your entire workout might simply be your physical therapy exercises, mobility work, breathing, or some easy movement.

That still counts.

Continuing to show up can help you:

Keep your routine.

Maintain your strength and conditioning where possible.

Support your mental health and headspace.

Avoid falling into the “I’ll start again someday” trap.

Stay connected to your coaches and community.

An injury can be frustrating, but it can also be a time to get creative.

You may not be able to train exactly the way you were training before, but that does not always mean you have to stop completely.

Do what you can.

Respect the injury.

Listen to your body.

Follow your medical guidance.

Let your coaches help you adjust.

Something is usually better than nothing, as long as that something is safe for your situation.

You do not have to prove how tough you are by ignoring pain, but you also do not have to throw your entire routine in the trash because one part of your body is temporarily acting brand new.

Modify. Adapt. Keep moving forward.

Decide to Rise.

07/09/2026

Hey Elevate Tribe!

As we continue settling into our new space, we're putting together the best possible class schedule—and we want your input!

We've created a quick survey to help us decide the best times for a few new sessions.

We're looking at adding:

🥊 Fight Fit (formerly Bag Class)
🤸 Mobility
👊 Kids Kickboxing

Please choose the ONE time that works best for you. If more than one could work, pick the one you're most likely to attend. That will help us build a schedule that works for the majority of our members.

Parents: The proposed Kids Class times were chosen intentionally so that, while your child is in martial arts, you can head over to Suite B and get your own workout in. We want to make it as easy as possible for the whole family to train together!

👉 Click here to complete the survey:

https://forms.gle/DVuRVdZQMVVtKLFe9

The survey only takes about a minute, and your feedback will make a huge difference.

Once all the responses are in, we'll finalize the schedule and share what Suite A (Martial Arts) and Suite B (Strength & Conditioning) will look like moving forward.

Thank you for helping us build the best schedule possible. We can't wait to show you what's coming next!

– Coach Lu & the Elevate Team

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