PDXStrength News

• WEEK 1 (10/3): 2-REP PUSH PRESS / DEADLIFT / FRONT SQUAT TEST // STRICT PULL-UP TEST
• WEEK 2 (10/10): 6×5 @ 70-75%
• WEEK 3 (10/17): 5×4 @ 75-80% // “Tenet” Test
• WEEK 4 (10/24): 4×3 @ 80-85%
• WEEK 5 (10/31): 3×2 @ 85-90% // “Prototype” Test // PULL-UP RETEST

• WEEK 6 (11/7): 6×5 @ 75-80% // TOES TO BAR TEST
• WEEK 7 (11/14): 5×4 @ 80-85%
• WEEK 8 (11/21): 4×3 @ 85-90%
• WEEK 9 (11/28): 3×2 @ 90-95% // TOES TO BAR RETEST

• WEEK 10 (12/5): DELOAD // RETEST (1 LIFT) // “Tenet” Retest
• WEEK 11 (12/12): RETEST (2 LIFTS) // “ Prototype” Retest

Let’s talk about… diet culture

What is it? 

A set of beliefs that idolises thinness, appearance, size and shape above all else – including an individual’s wellbeing and happiness 

 It conditions people to thinking healthy = thin, and that by achieving this thin ideal image, you are morally superior to others 

It normalises negative self-talk and feelings of hyper-vigilance around food (inc. food choices, eating habits etc.) and can lead to feelings of shame

…basically it’s TOXIC AF and is rooted in capitalism, racism and sexism 

Here as some steps you can take to start to eliminate diet culture:

Avoid body-talk – both talking about your own body AND others! Even what you may think is a compliment may not be interpreted the same by the recipient. I need to work on this!

 Unfollow toxic accounts and instead, follow accounts that showcase a variety of different body types

 Get educated – read about body acceptance/neutrality, anti-diet culture

We are here to take more about this. I’ve been battling all of the above for years and it’s a day by day process healing.

“Eat less and move more”
“No days off”
“Push your max effort every time you exercise”
“If you didn’t sweat buckets, it wasn’t a worthwhile workout”
“Cut carbs and train fasted”

These are the philosophies that pop culture has driven down the uneducated consumers throat. It’s what gen pop thinks they need to do to reach their health goals. And it’s where the fitness industry has gone so very wrong…because THESE are the exact philosophies that can and will hold you back from achieving meaningful progress.

Did you know existing members are eligible to have Open Gym access to the studio 5 am- Midnight every day of the week for an additional $35 a month? You can workout when it’s convenient for you so you never miss a workout. We are only offering 10 spots, 6 have been claimed. If you are interested in adding this perk to your membership contact jocelyn@pdxstrength.com Open Gym Access begins August 15.

In today’s fitness market, cardio is overhyped, variety is used in excess, 6-week starvation challenges are the norm, and more is treated as better.

Our view is rather basic but, in a sense, a counterculture position in the gym scene: we treat strength as our base and prioritize quality over quantity, allowing clients to thrive as they age.

We do this through quality of movement and consistency, training over exercising, and a firm belief that more isn’t better…better is better!