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Welcome to the Xtra Mile Fitness Journal – your top resource for practical fitness advice, real member stories, and training insights that actually make a difference. From easy nutrition habits to strength-focused articles, you’ll find simple, effective tips to help you feel stronger, move better, and keep your motivation high, inside and outside the personal training studio.

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Fitness and Exercise
Jul 22, 2026
Corey Lewis
3 min read

A Failed 5K, A Life Choice, and a Suit That Finally Fits

Jon is a regular in the 5:15 a.m. class at Xtra Mile Fitness. Five months ago, he was not training at all. The turning point came at a community 5K....
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Fitness and Exercise
Jul 19, 2026
Corey Lewis
4 min read

The Real Benefits of HYROX Style Training in Your 40s and 50s

When people think about HYROX, they often picture young competitive athletes chasing fast times. But some of the best results we see happen with people in their 40s and 50s...
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Wellness and Lifestyle
Jul 14, 2026
Corey Lewis
4 min read

Why We Don’t Do 30 Day Challenges at Xtra Mile Fitness

If you have spent any time around the fitness world, you have seen them everywhere. The 30 day challenge. The six week transformation. The promise of dramatic results in a...
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Fitness and Exercise
Jul 12, 2026
Corey Lewis
4 min read

What Is HYROX, and Why Are So Many Everyday People Trying It

If you have scrolled social media lately, you have probably seen it. People running, pulling sleds, pushing weights, and finishing covered in sweat with a huge smile on their face....
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Fitness and Exercise
Jul 9, 2026
Corey Lewis
4 min read

The Truth About Lifting Heavy After 40 (And Why Your Doctor Might Be Wrong)

We hear it all the time. Someone walks through our doors either nervous to start their fitness journey for the first time, or coming off years of stop and start...
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Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Jun 3, 2026
Corey Lewis
6 min read

How to stay consistent with nutrition during busy weeks

How to Stay Consistent with Nutrition During Busy Weeks Why Busy Weeks Throw Us Off Work runs late. Kids have activities. Your inbox is full. When life speeds up, nutrition...
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