We, The Collective Fitness

01/29/2026

The Banded Y-Pull is a non-negotiable for shoulder health and upper-back posture. By skipping the "small stuff," you are doing an injustice to your future heavy bench press and your long-term mobility. 📈

01/28/2026

Doing nothing for your health is terrible for your future self. Click below to grab our 3-week trial for $79 and start today.

01/28/2026

We are excited to announce a new location for our Adaptive Fitness services! 💪🏋❤🧩

We have partnered with We, The Collective Fitness in their brand new location at 134 Ridgeland Ave in Oak Park!! Thank you to owner Charlie Grunda, who immediately connected with our mission and said YES!

Located just north of 290 expressway, this is a convenient location for residents of Oak Park & Chicago's northwest and west side neighborhoods.

Please say hello 👋🙋‍♂️ and welcome to Charlie and We, The Collective Fitness

Mike Bevan
Owner & Adaptive Fitness Coach
chicago@specialstrong.com
708-775-3641

01/28/2026

We train to be the helpers. 🤝 Courage is choosing to stay when every instinct tells you to run. Don't be a bystander to injustice. Grab the new WTCF "Fight Fascists" hoodie at the link in bio and let Oak Park know where we stand.

https://www.bonfire.com/fight-fascists-hoodie/

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01/28/2026

“You can also commit injustice by doing nothing.” — Marcus Aurelius 🧱🌀

At We, The Collective Fitness, we don’t just train to look a certain way. We train for Functional Dignity. We train to be strong enough to pull others up and brave enough to stand for what is right when the world feels bone-chillingly scary.

Our new "Fight Fascists" collection is live on Bonfire. It’s a reminder that strength is for protecting, not for pushing down. Wear the message. Support the Collective. Do something. 📈

🔗 GET THE GEAR: https://www.bonfire.com/fight-fascists-hoodie/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page&utm_campaign=fight-fascists-hoodie&utm_content=default

01/27/2026

Most people think "starting a fitness journey" means doing nothing but eating chicken and broccoli until they quit.

At WTCF, we believe in building a masterpiece that includes the things you love—like Chocolate Cake.

Today is National Chocolate Cake Day, and we’re celebrating with our High-Protein Chocolate Mug Cake. 🧁✨

The Stats: ✅ 30g of Protein ✅ Cooks in 60 seconds ✅ Actually tastes like a cake

Don’t do "nothing" while your cravings take over. Act. Make a choice that fuels your body and satisfies your heart. 📈

🔗 GET THE RECIPE HERE: wethecollectivefitness.com/desserts/mug-cake

Step into the studio at 134 N Ridgeland in Oak Park and let’s show you how to train hard and eat well. 👊🔥

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01/27/2026

“You can also commit injustice by doing nothing.” — Marcus Aurelius 🧱🌀

Think about that. We usually think of injustice as a harmful act. But the Stoics believed that staying still—failing to act when you know you should—is just as damaging.

If you do nothing for your health, your strength, or your mobility today, you are committing a slow injustice against your future self. You are choosing to let the version of you ten years from now be less capable than they deserve to be. 📉

At We, The Collective Fitness, we don't do nothing. 👊🔥

We’ve made it simple to take that first step and start building your masterpiece. No more "later." No more "Monday."

Do something today: 💰 3 Weeks for $79 Trial 🆓 FREE Week of Classes

Tap the link below, choose your path, and step into the studio in Oak Park. Your future self is waiting.

🔗 Start Here: www.wethecollectivefitness.com

01/27/2026

“You can also commit injustice by doing nothing.” — Marcus Aurelius 🧱🌀

In our latest letter to the Collective, Charlie writes about the weight of silence. While we celebrate our new home in Oak Park, we can’t ignore the heavy reports of mistreatment happening elsewhere—specifically the heartbreaking reports regarding ICE in Minnesota.

It’s easy to feel paralyzed. It’s scary to speak out. But Stoicism isn't just about "grinning and bearing it." It’s built on four virtues: Wisdom, Courage, Moderation, and Justice.

Charlie reminds us that we train for "Functional Dignity" at 134 N Ridgeland. That strength isn’t just for our own PRs; it’s for the moments we are called to pull others up. 🤝

There are two ways to show your strength:

You can push others down to feel superior.

You can pull others up to your level, seeing them eye-to-eye.

We know which side we stand on. 🧱 Don’t let fear turn into the injustice of doing nothing. Whether it’s supporting advocacy groups or showing up for your neighbors, lend a hand.

READ THE FULL LETTER: 🔗 [Link in Bio] wethecollectivefitness.com/articles/injusticeofnothing

You can also commit injustice by doing nothing

01/26/2026

If you have the ability to lift heavier, to push further, and to become stronger, but you choose to stay comfortable—you are committing an injustice. You are failing to act on behalf of the version of you that is capable of being Strong AF.

Lifting heavy isn’t just about the numbers on the bar at 134 N Ridgeland. It’s about: ✅ Bone Density: Fight aging.
✅ Metabolic Health: Refusing to let your fire go out.
✅ Mental Fortitude: Proving to yourself that you can do the hard stuff.

Don't settle for "doing nothing" because it’s easy. Step into the studio and pick up the weight that scares you a little bit. That is where the masterpiece is made. 👊🔥

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

Pilates at WTCF is where we refine the masterpiece. 🎨 It’s the work that ensures your spine is resilient, your core is "Strong AF," and your movement is intentional.

Choosing to ignore your posture and core stability is an injustice to your future self. 📉 Don't wait for the back pain to start acting. Precision is a choice. Alignment is a choice. Strength from the inside out is a choice.

Step into the studio at 134 N Ridgeland and discover the technical side of the Collective. 👊🔥

✨ REFINE YOUR MASTERPIECE: 💰 3 Weeks for $79 Trial 🆓 FREE Week of Classes ✅ Link in Bio to book. 🔗 www.wethecollectivefitness.com