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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
Sep 1, 2026
Corey Lewis
3 min read

Jeff’s First Unbroken Mile Since High School

Jeff has been a member at Xtra Mile Fitness for more than four years. In that time, he has built strength, shown up consistently, and become a familiar face in...
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Fitness and Exercise
Aug 30, 2026
Corey Lewis
2 min read

He Was There Before the Gym Opened. Here Is What Brought Chris Back.

Before Xtra Mile Fitness had a name or an address, Chris was already working with Corey. He was one of Corey’s very first clients. He was here when the gym...
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Fitness and Exercise
Aug 25, 2026
Corey Lewis
4 min read

What Does Training That Fits Your Life Look Like?

At Xtra Mile Fitness, we believe training should fit into your life, not the other way around. That means planning three to four strength workouts into your week and getting...
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Gym News
Aug 24, 2026
Corey Lewis
1 min read

Meet Coach Kaelyn: Why Fitness Should Help You, Not Punish You

Meet Coach Kaelyn. She is 22 years old, studying to become a registered dietitian, has a beagle, and maintains what she describes as a very serious sock monkey collection. She...
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Fitness and Exercise
Aug 18, 2026
Corey Lewis
3 min read

Desk Jobs, Back Pain, and Why Stretching Alone Isn’t Enough

About once a month, someone walks into Xtra Mile Fitness dealing with chronic back pain. They have tried physical therapy. They have seen a chiropractor. They stretch at home regularly....
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Fitness and Exercise
Aug 16, 2026
Corey Lewis
1 min read

She Sat on the Fence for a Year. Here is What Ashley Wishes She Had Known Sooner.

Ashley spent a year thinking about walking through our doors. She was stuck in a routine that was not working. Struggling to find motivation on her own. Knowing she needed...
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