Welcome to Resistance Athletics

At Resistance Athletics, we pride ourselves on creating a community-first environment by showing up for each other. Our goals is to help you achieve yours, whether you're new to training, working towards specific fitness objectives, or simply seeking a new way to exercise! We're committed to providing personalized support and guidance, ensuring that every member feels valued and motivated. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to helping you explore, reach your fitness milestones, and discover a new, exciting way to stay active and healthy.

Functional Fitness offers numerous benefits for overall fitness and health. This high-intensity program improves cardiovascular health, builds strength and muscle, and supports weight loss. Workouts are designed to enhance overall fitness, targeting multiple muscle groups simultaneously through varied exercises. Most importantly, Functional Fitness promotes mental health benefits by providing a stress-relieving outlet and boosting confidence through personal achievements. The community aspect fosters a sense of belonging and accountability, making it easier to maintain a consistent fitness routine.

Functional Fitness differs significantly from traditional gyms in several key aspects. While traditional gyms offer self-guided workouts with isolated exercises, we provides structured classes led by certified coaches, focusing on functional movements that mimic real-life activities. Classes high-intensity interval training (HIIT) approach contrasts with the steady-state cardio often found in traditional gyms. Moreover, Group training emphasizes a strong sense of community, with group workouts and social events, unlike the typically solitary nature of traditional gym sessions. Functional Fitness also integrates nutrition guidance as an integral part of the fitness program, whereas traditional gyms may not place as much emphasis on dietary aspects. If any of this sounds interesting to you, give it a try!

Absolutely! Workouts are adaptable to all fitness levels, including beginners. At Resistance Athletics, we offer introductory classes - called “Foundations” - and scaled workouts to accommodate newcomers. Our experienced coaches will guide you through proper techniques, help you build a foundation of strength and endurance, and gradually increase intensity as you progress. We emphasize proper form and safety, ensuring that beginners can participate comfortably and confidently in our community. Good form over heavy weight is an always!

One of the advantages of Functional Fitness is that it requires minimal personal equipment. For most classes, you'll need comfortable athletic wear and supportive cross-training shoes. We provide all necessary equipment for workouts, including barbells, kettlebells, jump ropes, and pull-up bars. As you advance, you might consider investing in weightlifting shoes, gymnastics grips, or a weightlifting belt, but these are optional. Our focus is on functional movements that often use bodyweight or basic equipment, making classes accessible and cost-effective.

Functional Fitness is an effective program for weight loss due to its high-intensity workouts that burn a significant number of calories. The combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercises in class workouts boosts metabolism, leading to increased fat burning even after the workout. Additionally, our emphasis on building lean muscle mass helps improve overall body composition. The supportive community and structured classes also provide motivation and accountability, which are crucial for maintaining a consistent fitness routine and achieving weight loss goals.

The Workout of the Day, or WOD, is a cornerstone of Functional Fitness training. It's a daily-changing, high-intensity workout that combines various functional movements from weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics. WODs are designed to challenge different aspects of fitness, ensuring a well-rounded and constantly varied exercise regimen. At Resistance Athletics, our coaches carefully program WODs to target different energy systems and muscle groups, preventing plateaus and keeping workouts exciting and effective. The WOD is typically performed in a group setting, fostering a sense of community and friendly competition.

The frequency of classes depends on your fitness level and goals. For beginners, we recommend starting with 2-3 classes per week to allow for proper recovery and adaptation. As your fitness improves, you can gradually increase to 4-5 sessions per week. It's essential to listen to your body and balance intense workouts with adequate rest. Our coaches can help you develop a personalized schedule that aligns with your objectives and lifestyle, ensuring optimal progress and preventing overtraining. We believe rest days are just as important as workout days.