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By: Sierra Belle Boutique It’s the New Year and you’ve been hard at work – on the job and in the gym. New Year, New Body, New You. We know your type and we have your number. You are that go-getter who never settles for less than the best from yourself. Yep, we know just who you are and we think that you deserve a treat for all of that hard work. Wouldn’t you agree? Maybe a little something fresh and funky to start off the New Year right and reward yourself for all of those hours in the gym. No need to be modest, we both know you’ve earned it. What could be more rewarding than working your tail off to achieve the body and lifestyle you’ve always wanted? How about showing off that hard-earned physique with a stylish piece to finish your look, courtesy of Sierra Belle, Reno’s...Read more

We had an awesome time this weekend at Max with the coaches!  Check out the highlights brought to you by our master videographer Trent by clicking HERE.    GROUP CLASS WORKOUT   Strength: 10×1 Squat Clean and Jerk Lean: 10×1 Power Clean and Jerk Every 1:15   Warm Up: 3 Rds of: 15 Goblet Squats, 10 DB strict press, 15 PVC PT 1 min Banded OH distraction     Metcon: Welded 14 Min AMRAP 60 Cal Row 50 T2B 40 Wall Balls 20/14 30 Power Cleans 135/95 20 MUs Open WOD 14.4   Welded Lean   14 Min AMRAP Buy In: 80 Walking Lunges 5 Burpees 10 Cal Bike 15 Kb Swings 53/35   Mobility of The Day: Super Front Rack Mobilizatioin Improves: Front Rack Position, Overhead PositionRead more

By: Alvie Hafen The coaches at Double Edge are here to help you! We are here to assist you in anything and everything. The coaches at Double Edge have a vast amount of knowledge with all things fitness. You are paying for our services, so dont be afraid to use us or ask us questions. Here are several items you can and should ask us about.   If something is hurting, tell us right away! Far too often we have had clients come and tell us their hips or shoulders for two weeks. Don’t wait two weeks to tell us! Let the coaches know immediately. We can’t help you recover and rehab unless you tell us your body doesn’t feel right. If it hurts your shoulder to put weight overhead, let us know! We can modify the movement so you don’t further aggravate the pain and we can show you...Read more

GROUP CLASS WORKOUT   Warm Up: 2 min machine 2 Rounds: 15 KBS Russian, 12 pushups, 9 jump squats 1 Min Goblet Squat Hold, 15 PVC PT GM   Strength: 1 Rep Max Clean and Jerk 15 Minutes Lean: 9×1 Power Clean and Jerk   Metcon: Welded 7 min AMRAP 3,6,9,12,15,18,21 Power Snatch 95/65 Pull ups 3 min rest 3 min Max Cals Bike Adv: 1,2,3,4… MU/BMU   Welded Lean   For Time: 1000m Row 100 Lunges 100 Ab Mat Situps 1000m Ski     Mobility of The Day: Anchored T-Spine Improves: Shoulder pain, snatch and overhead position     YOGA SCHEDULE Strengthen & Lengthen 6 to 7am 4:30 to 5:30pm Rest & Restore 5:30 to 6:30pmRead more

By: Kris Thompson   The strength portion of the class calls for a heavy or maybe even a max lift, once the movement is reviewed and technique is explained everyone breaks off to warm up. You look around and you see some of the more experienced members grab a weightlifting belt, you think the weight is heavy for you so you grab one too.   Now what? You strap it on tight around your waist and you start your lift. But do you really know what you’re doing or why you might want to use a weightlifting belt?   Well I’ll tell you. A belt can help prevent injury to your lower back during heavy lifts and may increase performance. However, it may also inhibit motor learning of the abdominal muscles and lower back muscles may not get as strong as they could if a belt is not used so...Read more