THE FULCRUM BLOG
Fulcrum’s Approach to Optimizing Fitness: A Holistic Journey
What do we mean by “integrated fitness?”
Crush Your Day with This 15-Minute Farmer's Carry Workout
Want to build serious strength for everyday tasks in just 25 minutes? This AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) workout is designed to improve your cardio, build functional muscle, and leave you feeling powerful.
Step Up Your Game: A 12-Minute AMRAP Hiking Workout for Hikers and Adventurers ️
Hey hiking enthusiasts! Feeling those pre-hike jitters? Want to make sure you're absolutely trail-ready? This 12-minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) workout is designed to target all the key muscle groups you'll use to conquer the trail.
12-Minute Floor Press Workout: AMRAP Challenge
Ready to torch some serious chest and tricep muscles? This quick and dirty AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) workout will have you pushing your limits in just 12 minutes.
Build a Strong Back with this 20-Minute Inverted Row Blitz
Are you ready to sculpt a stronger, more defined back? This quick and effective workout focuses on the inverted row, a fantastic bodyweight exercise that targets your lats, traps, and biceps. In just 20 minutes, you'll get your back burning and build some serious pulling power.
Get Those Hamstrings Screaming: 20-Minute Romanian Deadlift (RDL) Workout
Are you ready to fire up your posterior chain? Today's quick and dirty workout focuses on the Romanian Deadlift (RDL), a fantastic exercise for building strong, sculpted hamstrings and a powerful core. In just 20 minutes, you'll be feeling the burn and building some serious lower body strength!
Mastering the Essentials: Fulcrum Fitness's Approach to Barefoot Shoes for Strength Training in Portland, Oregon
Embracing the barefoot shoe movement in the context of strength training signifies more than a mere fashion statement; it's a dedication to enhancing your training outcomes by promoting natural foot movements and health.
Footwear and Functional Strength Training: Where to Begin?
Finding the right fit for your shoe can be more difficult than just googling “best workout shoe”. Educating yourself about the different categories of functional strength training shoes and also taking into account the activity you’re doing is key to optimizing your decision for footwear.
Fueling Your Fitness: What to Eat After a Workout for Optimal Recovery
Post-workout nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery and muscle replenishment. In this guide, we'll explore the best foods to consume after different types of workouts, ensuring you make the most out of your hard work in the gym or during intense circuit training.
Unlocking More Time in Your Day: How Fulcrum Fitness Makes Working Out Convenient and Efficient
Unlocking More Time in Your Day: How Fulcrum Fitness Makes Working Out Convenient and Efficient
The Single Arm Kettlebell Clean: A Powerful Exercise for All Fitness Levels
The Single Arm Kettlebell Clean is a full-body exercise that works your legs, hips, core, shoulders, and back. It's a great way to build strength, power, and athleticism. We also consider it a functional exercise, since it strengthens patterns we often use in real-world movements.
Sumo Squats: A Powerful Variation for Strength, Mobility, and More
Coach Walt performing a kettlebell sumo squat at a personal training gym in Portland OR.
Breaking Down Three Point Row and Staggered Deadlift
Here is what you can expect from Pull Strength days in our Team Training sessions.
Breaking Down the Single Arm Chest Press and Double KB Front Squat
Summer is a full swing and that means it’s time for new strength movements! Here is what you can expect from Push Strength days in our Team Training sessions.
Matrix Update: Spring Strength Progressions
After a successful first month of focus strength moves in Team Training, we’ve decided to switch to a seasonal rotation. This will allow us to provide more time for each movement and give you the opportunity to really grow with it.
The Matrix is Evolving
We all know and love the Matrix Training split. Over the years it has grown and evolved into what you see today. We are excited to announce the start to a new evolution: Focus Moves in Team Strength.
UNLIMITED BUDDY PASSES!
Need help asking that special someone to be... your gym buddy?
We've got you covered! Let us be your gym friend wingman. All Fulcrum members get UNLIMITED Buddy Pass Valentines for the month of February. Check out the front desk to pick paper Valentines to share - or share this link with your friends and family!
And as a special bonus we'll draw one lucky Buddy Pass guest to give a FREE MONTH of workouts to!