The Misconception of RPE and Accessories

Posted on July 27, 2022

All coaches, athletes, and people in the fitness community have their own philosophies or ideas that they may use for their own training or for training another person that they … Continue reading The Misconception of RPE and Accessories →

From HIIT to Strong, Classes at UF

Posted on July 25, 2022

UF offers many classes to help you on your fitness and strength journey. Today, I am going to review these classes and hopefully help you decide if taking classes is … Continue reading From HIIT to Strong, Classes at UF →

Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser for the Chicago Marathon

Posted on July 21, 2022

Hey Union Fitness!   For those of you who do not know me, my name is Katie Jones. I coach Cardio Lab and Run Club here at Union 🙂    … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser for the Chicago Marathon →

New Staff Spotlight, Dylan Heisey

Posted on July 20, 2022

I think it’s difficult to give you a real introduction into who I am in a single blog post, but I am going to give it a shot!   My … Continue reading New Staff Spotlight, Dylan Heisey →

Training For My First Powerlifting Meet

Posted on July 14, 2022

I am currently 6 weeks in to my first powerlifting meet preparation training and am only 9 weeks out from the actual meet. I have been lifting on and off … Continue reading Training For My First Powerlifting Meet →

The Next Step

Posted on July 13, 2022

During life there are times when we find ourselves enjoying our current situation and everything seems great. We love our job, our position, every day feels great, and we know … Continue reading The Next Step →

Ham’s Training & Special Guest Lifter

Posted on July 11, 2022

I wrote a blog to start the year about my goals. I started the year with some specific goals, yet life happens and things change. I had an injury to … Continue reading Ham’s Training & Special Guest Lifter →

My Appreciation for Union Fitness

Posted on June 30, 2022

I recently went on vacation with my family to North Carolina. I don’t usually go to the gym when I’m on vacation, as my plan is to relax and restore … Continue reading My Appreciation for Union Fitness →

Combating Personal Weaknesses in the Weight Room

Posted on June 29, 2022

We all have our own strengths and weaknesses, whether that be in the weight room or just life in general. Have you ever been to a job interview or completed … Continue reading Combating Personal Weaknesses in the Weight Room →

Using Cues During Training

Posted on June 27, 2022

Cues are a great tool in helping fix or improve any exercise or movement pattern. The best part with cues is that there are so many different options that can … Continue reading Using Cues During Training →