The 14th Annual Charm City Strongwoman
Date: Sunday, June, 8, 2025Location: Fivex3 Training, 4015 Foster Avenue, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. Divisions Novice Open Masters The meet directors reserve the right to move you, divisions will be combined if there are not more than 5 in a division. 2025 Events (Weights are subject to change once determined.) Event 1: Lever Deadlift […]
Get Down and Get Up: Strength Training for a Simple Yet Vital Skill
Do you struggle to get down to the floor? Do you struggle to get up OFF the floor? Have you ever fallen and NOT been able to get up without assistance? If you answered yes to just one of these questions, this article is for you. While we rarely think about this topic, being able to get down to the floor and get back up is a skill that many of us take for granted. That is until we find ourselves unable to actually perform this simple everyday task.
Training the Older Lifter
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss strength training for the mature lifter, the lifter in his/her 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and yes, 90’s!! You are never too old to begin a strength training program. You just need to START. You can listen to the episode HERE! Fivex3 was also recently featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” […]
Interview with Mona Noyes: 86 years old and a Master Athlete of Aging
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I interviewed my client, Mona Noyes, who started training a year ago at age 85. Mona is living proof that it is never too late to begin a strength training program if you want to get stronger. You can listen to the episode HERE!
Strength at Every Age: A Strength Coach’s Perspective
I wrote this article, Strength at Every Age: A Strength Coach’s Perspective for the Nutrition Health Review this past May/June. Strength is important at ANY age but for older adults over 60, it is extremely important for building muscle mass, increasing bone density and making one more confident and independent.
Training with an injury or after an injury: Part Two
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I return to the topic of pain and how we work with our clients when they have concerns about an injury. You can listen to the episode HERE!
Stronger Together 2024: A Partners Strength Meet
When? Sunday, December 8, 2024 Where? Fivex3 Training, 4015 Foster Avenue, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224 What? Stronger Together is a Strength Meet displaying the strength of two lifters working together to form one total. Rather than competing individually, Stronger Together will require competitors to form a team of 2 and complete all 4 lifts […]
Training with an injury or after an injury: Part Two
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss how we help our clients return to training after an illness or during/after and injury. There are differences in how we approach training after sickness and injuries. You can listen to the episode HERE!
The Charm City Strongwoman Contest
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss the Charm City Strongwoman Contest, the who, what, when, where and why. I have been running this contest for 13 years, as long as I have owned the gym. It has been a staple of my gym and a way to keep my sister’s memory alive. The Ulman […]
Fundraising for The Ulman House: The Charm City Strongwoman Contest
You can read about the story of the Charm City Strongwoman Contest here: Celebrating Strength and Sisterhood: The Charm City Strongwoman Competition “How You Can Get Involved & Support Charlotte’s Legacy The next Charm City Strongwoman Competition is just around the corner on Sunday, June 9th, located in Brewer’s Hill at 4015 Foster Avenue, Suite […]
