February Member Bulletin

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What is the Matrix? Part 2

What’s Cooking Our Workouts? by Jesse Fairbanks, BS, Fulcrum Fitness Director I tell you that what when it comes to workout design, my writing cannot keep up with my train of thought. Some of you know that I can really geek out over programming and workout design. It is my favorite thing to do as a trainer and I feel it really defines fitness professionals. Designing workouts in Fulcrum is a lot like cooking meals for your family. You want... Read More

Special adidas Discount for Fulcrum Members and Employees!

Fulcrum members and employees are eligible for a special adidas coupon that will be available four times a year. Watch this space to find out the next time the 50% offer will run. The adidas village store is located at 5055 N. Greeley Ave. A big thank you to member Jeremy Wright for extending this offer to everyone at Fulcrum.  Read More

Tips to Keep Your Fitness on Track This Fall!

For many, fall is a time when the pace of life picks up again, be it because of school, coming back from vacation, projects that you realize you want to finish by the end of the year, or simply the fact that we’re enjoying less daylight and want to do more in less time.Fall can be a critical time of year if you’ve started a fitness routine over the summer. You’re feeling great from your workouts and have possibly attained your weight loss goal,... Read More

New Faces and Experiences at Fulcrum

By Jaybe Mire (Business Development Manager) Hey @everybodythatlovesfulcrumbootcampsinportland, by now you’ve probably seen quite a bit of change at Fulcrum, and while there is some concern about whether or not it’s for the best, believe me it is for the best. Growing anything is tough because there is a lot of pruning, re-potting, fertilizing (too much sometimes), and it’s tough to see results at first. However, time will show it to be all... Read More

What is “The Matrix”?

Part 1 of a Series By Jesse Fairbanks, Fitness Director Fulcrum Fitness is all about taking exercise and fitness in new directions, and when pursuing a path less traveled, a map is essential. The Matrix is just that a map. A map to keep our workouts from becoming cocktails of random exercise with conflicting goals. We want to ensure our members that we are looking out for their best interests by developing workouts to be progressive in volume, difficulty,... Read More

Why Personal Training Plus Bootcamp is a Winning Formula

Often, people think of personal training and bootcamp classes as exclusive options. While they offer different experiences, combining personal training and bootcamp is actually incredibly effective. It’s like putting your fitness goals into high gear, and here’s why: • Maximize Results in Class – With personal training you learn how to do all the movements for the bootcamps, with focused attention on posture and form to help maximize your... Read More

NEW KETTLEBELLS: WHY CHANGE IS GOOD!

By Jesse Fairbanks, Fitness Director Today’s market for fitness equipment is never more diverse and at the same time more full of useless garbage then ever before. There are hundreds of devices that do the same thing, being marketed  as some fancy “shaken ‘em up” or “thingamajig.”  I take personal responsibility to pick and choose the most effective, versatile equipment to fill our gym. Therefore, when it... Read More

Save your back. Squat.

We squat a lot at Fulcrum, so I thought it would be a great idea to go over some benefits of squatting separately from the way most people talk about squatting, which is from a sports/performance standpoint. It does, however, go without saying that an athlete who squats regularly will most likely outperform one who doesn’t in the same sport. Now for the reasons that people who don’t play sports (i.e., the general exerciser) should squat a lot... Read More

The Exercise Prescription

Dr. Joseph Mercola, a well-known health advocate, has an interesting take on exercise. He believes that it should be prescribed, like any other medication, in daily doses. “The simple act of writing out a prescription for exercise is an excellent approach to being proactive with regard to your health. It’s also far more logical, inexpensive and actually radically reduces your risk of most every chronic disease known to man. A daily exercise routine... Read More