The Perfect Workout

11/26/2025

To trot or not to trot?

11/26/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀?

Well, to be fair, there's probably not just ONE thing that leads to forever-enduring happiness.

But! According to psychologist Daniel Gilbert, we’re pretty bad at predicting what will make us happy—and even worse at noticing when we are happy.

So, what can we do?

Here's the one big thing...

✨ Train your brain to appreciate the present, rather than waiting for some future milestone. ✨

Gratitude, savoring, and reflection are proven tools to boost long-term satisfaction.

“Happiness is not found in the things we get—but in how we think about the things we already have," writes Dr. Gilbert.

That's good food for thought (pun intended) as we head into this holiday weekend.

11/21/2025

Results matter. And so do expectations.

At FastFit, we guarantee you'll be stronger within the first 6-8 weeks.

But we also focus on long-term results. Because strength training isn't about short-term changes. It's for life. It's for longevity.

So, even if you don't see immediate results...

Keep. Showing. Up.

Because not strength training is NOT an option.

Watch / listen to the full podcast episode on when you can expect results with FastFit. Link in comments 👇

11/13/2025

Your muscles are doing something right now that's protecting your brain. (Even if you're just sitting there.) 💪

Muscle tissue is your body's largest site of glucose disposal. Translation? Your muscles are constantly pulling sugar out of your bloodstream and using it for energy.

Here's what changes after 40: women naturally lose 3-8% of their muscle mass per decade. Less muscle means your body has less capacity to manage blood sugar effectively, which affects both diabetes risk and brain health.

The good news? You have more control than you think. Strength training doesn't just build muscle—it dramatically improves how your body processes glucose. Studies show 21-25% improvement in insulin sensitivity from just 2x/week training.

More muscle = better metabolic health = a protected brain.

It's never too late to start building strength. Learn how 20 minutes twice a week makes a difference in this new article posted at FastFit. Link in comments.

11/12/2025

Over on our FastFit social media pages, we're taking a deep dive into how strength training—developing muscle—is the BEST way to reinforce brain health and even help prevent cognitive decline like dementia. ✨

Give us a follow on those pages and join the conversation. We'll be sharing lots of informative resources this week—like this video about the protection muscles bring to the brain. 🧠

FastFit Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/TryFastFit/
FastFit Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/tryfastfit/

09/05/2025

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝗨𝗟𝗞𝗬? 💪

It’s a common question. But the idea that strength training will make women look like a bodybuilder is a myth. Even young men with 10x the circulating testosterone of women find it hard to bulk up.

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝. Developing muscle is not as easy as it seems.

Which means that instead of worrying about waking up with muscles rippling through your skin, you can focus on the effectiveness of strategic, compound exercises to achieve your fitness goals—without unwanted muscle growth.

We debunk this and other fitness myths in this week’s podcast episode (links👇). It’s about helping you clarify how your body works—and how an effective strength training program can work 𝘧𝘰𝘳 your body.

In Episode 27, we cover…

💪 Why gaining muscle isn't as easy as you think, even for those trying hard
🏋🏼 How young, testosterone-heavy males still struggle to bulk up
🤔 The reality behind women's strength training and the misconceptions about looking "too muscular"
📉 How stopping strength training for a couple of weeks can reverse any unwanted muscle growth
🎯 The effectiveness of compound movements in achieving a balanced, full-body workout

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

YouTube → https://youtu.be/CgQXGBgcrJQ?feature=shared

Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/3byEizRPcOq22NjlVbRvgB?si=d6dea3657813498f

Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-27-tackling-common-fitness-myths-and-full-body-training/id1804684869?i=1000725033392

09/30/2024

Curious how Pilates and Strength Training match up? 🧐 Check out this Venn diagram for a side-by-side comparison.

For all the juicy details, dive into our article “Pilates vs. Strength Training": https://www.theperfectworkout.com/fb-pilates-vs-strength-training

09/03/2024

💪 Our members can't stop raving about the time they've saved with our effective training method and expert trainers! Why spend hours in the gym when you can get better results in less time? They’re seeing real progress and loving the extra hours back in their day. Ready to train smarter, not longer?

08/27/2024

Not a fan of strength training? Neither was Darcy—until she realized she wasn’t performing her strength workouts correctly. Now, she’s rocking our 20-minute workouts with our trainers and loving every minute! 💪 Because let’s be real: if you can do anything for 20 minutes, why not make it count? Listen to her story and see how we became her secret weapon! 🎯

08/26/2024

Are you caring for a loved one and feeling the weight of it all—physically and emotionally? Prioritizing your health isn’t selfish; it’s essential. One of our members, at 70, found themselves in the same position. By focusing on their own strength, they’re now better equipped to care for their spouse and expect great news at their next doctor’s visit. You can do the same!

01/22/2022

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10/28/2021

"I had been a client of them for just about a year now. I preferred the spot and the gear present in this rec center. The mentors were cordial. I can appropriately execute great schedules here." says Belinda on Google

★★★★★ I had been a client of them for just about a year now. I preferred the spot and the gear present in this rec center. The mentors were cordial. I can appropriately execute great schedules here.