Posted on March 19, 2025
Hello All! We are about 7 weeks into the Olympic weightlifting class and have a solid group of lifters coming in. For those of you who are interested but … Continue reading Olympic Weightlifting Update
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Posted on March 13, 2025
Hello Union Fitness gang! My name is Tristan Hillebert! Some of you may remember me from many moons ago, I completed my internship through Union in 2023 and worked … Continue reading Meet the Staff – Tristan
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Posted on March 12, 2025
At Union fitness we all have goals that we wish to achieve through optimal training. When people think about optimal training they usually look at factors like their programming, nutrition, … Continue reading The Benefits of Proper Sleep
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Caffeine/Preworkout Use, Safety, and Benefits
Posted on February 26, 2025
The use of caffeine in the fitness industry has recently increased by a significant margin. With approximately 80-90% of the world using caffeine daily, with the average daily intake being … Continue reading Caffeine/Preworkout Use, Safety, and Benefits
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What Stimulates Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy?
Posted on February 19, 2025
When programming resistance training, it’s crucial to understand how skeletal muscle grows and how to use that knowledge to create a program that makes sense. For quite a long time, … Continue reading What Stimulates Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy?
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Posted on February 13, 2025
Hello! My name is Josh Daub. I was born and raised in Milton, PA. I am currently in my last semester at the University of Pittsburgh for a Bachelors … Continue reading Meet the Interns – Josh
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The Benefits Behind Foam Rolling
Posted on February 12, 2025
Hello UF! A topic that I found to be extremely interesting was the benefits behind foam rolling and how we can utilize it to obtain the best results. First and … Continue reading The Benefits Behind Foam Rolling
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Posted on February 6, 2025
Hi! My name is Jon Rathfon and I recently started interning here at Union Fitness. I am also currently a senior Exercise Science major at Pitt in my final semester … Continue reading Meet the Interns – Jon
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What Being In Bands Has Taught Me About Programming
Posted on February 5, 2025
I only got into the coaching world maybe 15 years ago and training in general a little over 20 years ago; and no, this isn’t going to be me talking … Continue reading What Being In Bands Has Taught Me About Programming
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Mastering Exercise Progressions and Regressions
Posted on January 29, 2025
Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or you are a seasoned gym member, understanding the concept of exercise progressions and regressions can significantly enhance your results. These tools … Continue reading Mastering Exercise Progressions and Regressions
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