Coach Blaze Thompson

04/13/2026

Fast weight loss is everywhere right now.

Tools like GLP-1s can absolutely help jumpstart things.
But if you don’t build habits underneath it—you don’t keep it.

Two things that matter most:

1. Eat enough protein.
Pick your goal bodyweight → take 80% → that’s your daily grams.
(100 lb goal = 80g protein/day)
Diet always wins.

2. Strength train with structure.
Keep it simple and balanced:
• 2 legs → squat/deadlift
• 1 single leg → lunge / split squat / Bulgarian
• 1 hamstring → leg curl or hinge
• 2 pulls → row + pulldown
• 1 push → press

That 2:1 pull-to-push ratio helps keep shoulders healthy and covers a lot of your rotator cuff work naturally.

Sample workout:
Goblet squat
Lunges
Leg curls
Pulldowns
Dumbbell chest press
Machine rows
3 sets. 10–15 reps.
Twice a week.

Could you add more? Sure—core stability, rotator cuff isolation.
But truth is, if you squat well and pull often, you’re already covering a lot of that. Don’t overcomplicate it.
When weight drops fast, muscle can go with it if you’re not intentional.
Muscle is what gives your body shape, strength, and longevity.

Habits win. Behavior wins. Consistency wins.

Train for the season you’re in—one rep at a time.

Ignite your Pure Energy.

03/18/2026

Strength Training, specifically with the barbell, is the fountain of youth.

Often I watch people look at the weight room with anxious eyes, even fear. The same fear that leads to a misstep or a fall that debilitates you. Starting where you're at building strength, creates longevity and resilience.

Get a Coach, learn how to lift weights and live longer stronger lives.

1 Rep at a Time

My parents are in their 80s and getting STRONGER! In this one-year-update of Rebuilding Mum & Dad, we document the remarkable progress they've made through s...

02/25/2026

Healing Magik 💜

My body work therapist is awesome. Intentional, professional, well-versed in the body, and brings a vast knowledge of essential oils and herbs that are mixed on site to enhance the experience.

Never had a better therapist.

02/24/2026

Monday Motivation

Stronger together ❤️

One of the things we love most about Monday Night Fitness is seeing husbands and wives training side-by-side.

Fitness isn’t about chasing a six-pack anymore… it’s about energy, longevity, and being able to enjoy life together.

Walking together. Traveling together. Playing with grandkids. Supporting each other.

And sometimes… sweating through the same workout 😄

Couples who train together don’t just get healthier — they build accountability, encouragement, and a shared routine that actually sticks.

That’s real strength.

Train for the season you’re in. One rep at a time.
ActiveLifestyle

02/20/2026

Bright Spot Friday! Coach Chris J Out Takes...

You've never met a better guy, tons of fun to be around and not the most comfortable in front of the camera when he knows it's recording.....

Enjoy this mashup of moments. 😜

Love this fella. Great coach, smartest guy in the room... Usually

02/15/2026

Just saw cut-off sleeveless shirts at Dick’s Sporting Goods for $40.
I’ve been doing custom sleeve removals for 30 years.
Expert craftsmanship. Precision cuts.
Come see me at the gym and I’ll hook you up… one sleeve at a time ✂️💪

02/08/2026

Ran the Heartbreaker relay marathon today. Coldest year yet—ice still on the lake, a few snow flurries along the way—but we ran strong and enjoyed every mile. Grateful for the guys who ran with me, and for the crew that showed up and shared the day. Good miles. Good people.

02/06/2026

🌟 Bright Spot Friday 🌟

Meet Ken.

Ken came to PurEnergy Fitness ready to finally work on himself—and he did exactly that through our Jumpstart Training Program. Over three months and 28 personal training sessions, Ken committed to the one, two, three:
✔️ one day a week planning his nutrition
✔️ two days a week (minimum) of strength training
✔️ three days a week of cardio
And he showed up. Every session. Every week. Even getting workouts in at home in the snow ❄️💪
The results?
➡️ 35 pounds down in three months
➡️ More energy, confidence, and momentum
➡️ A foundation built the right way
Ken is a perfect example of what happens when someone decides, “This season is for me.” He spent years building his career, sharpening his mind, and being available for his family—and now he’s intentionally investing that same dedication into his health.

Here’s the part I don’t want to miss: Ken is a lot of fun. Training him has been a joy. I’ve laughed, enjoyed the process, and genuinely looked forward to every session. He shows up as himself—real, positive, and awesome—and that makes the work not just effective, but meaningful. It’s a whole lot easier when you’re just who you are.

Proud of you, Ken. This is just the beginning. 🔥

02/03/2026

Lessons of Iron – Practice Deliberately

Last month we talked about doing the next right thing.
This month, we slow it down even more.
Iron teaches presence.
One rep at a time, the world disappears.
No past. No future. Just this breath, this movement, this moment.
When you chase the perfect rep — intentional, grounded, honest — you don’t just build strength on the outside. You build yourself from the inside out.
Throughout February, we’ll explore the lessons iron teaches us:
presence, goal setting, failure, love, and consistency.
Practice deliberately.
One rep. One choice. One moment at a time.