Stress isn’t just mental. It impacts your energy, workouts, recovery, sleep, and nutrition. When it stays elevated, progress becomes harder. You can’t out-train it. Learning to manage stress is just as important as how you train, eat, and recover.

Mike joined Core with little experience but quickly developed a clear goal: get stronger. From his first 225 lb deadlift to 400 lbs, and eventually a 500 lb trap bar deadlift, his progress is a perfect example of what consistency over time can build. He’s officially the first member of Penny’s Lift Club.

We’re excited to introduce something new at Core: Penny’s Lift Club This is an ongoing program built to recognize some of the high level accomplishments and achievements by our members. Not just the big moments, but the consistency behind them. The effort. The commitment. The years of showing up. Because at Core, we know that progress doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built through small wins stacked over time. Penny’s Lift Club is our way of recognizing those wins. There’s no s

As I approach seven years at Core, I’ve been reflecting on what makes this place special. Yes, the programs are thoughtful and personalized, the coaches collaborate, and members get great results. But it’s the people and the community that truly set it apart. That’s what makes members look forward to their workouts and what makes coaching here so rewarding.