We will be closed August 1-5, and back open for business Saturday August 6. We will be responding to all emails and calls when we get back during the work week of August 8-13.

Some days are just like that.  You need to hit, slam, or beat on something.  Take it to the gym is what we tell folks.  Tap into the rage, anger, fury, hate, or whatever you call it.  Utilize and focus it.  We’ve got punching bags, slam balls, sledge hammers and tires for you to release on.

Like the lyrics from one of my favorite Metallica songs says “I won’t waste my hate on you.  I think I’ll keep it for myself”

Try it.  I guarantee you’ll feel better in more ways than one.

So stoked to see this in the news today: “USDA and HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic“

Read and post comments to our facebook page.  I’m curious what you think about this.

On this holiday of thanks Cathy and I are thankful to all of our members.  They are setting and reaching goals.  They are pushing themselves to new levels they didn’t think attainable.  They are getting comfortable being uncomfortable.  They are implementing new training modalities  into their programs and seeing results.  They are paying attention to the details.  They are inspiring each other.  All of this and more is happening down here at ICG and Cathy and I are lucky enough to be a part of it and witness it.    And this is why we are thankful on this holiday,  to all of our members who make this “box” gym such an incredible place to train and grow.

This was the end result of brainstorming balance push up session the other day.  If you can’t tell what is going in the photo.  It is a kettlebell, a steel ball, and piece of wood, none of which are connected. This is truly an exercise in “purity of movement”.  I learned the importance of this from studying Nate Morrison and is something I utilize in my training.

There are many paths that will lead you to a given destination.  Some paths just make the journey more fun than others.  We pride our selves on continualy learning and experimenting here so that “fun” stays in the functional fitness.

November 20th Gear Swap and Gathering Benefitting Northwest Avalanche Center 6pm to 9pm

Here’s your chance to get rid of all your gear collecting dust and maybe find some new gear in addition to supporting NWAC. You can rent out a table for $20. Don’t think you have enough gear to justify your own table? Go in with someone else who does, share a table! Want to just hang out and find a deal?  $5 will get you in the door, refreshments and continuous ski porn! Come be social, get rid of some gear at the same time, or find some new gear! If you are interested in selling gear at our upcoming swap please contact us via email at theinnercirclegym@gmail.com.

Joe lived in Leavenworth.  I never had the opportunity to meet Joe.  I came across his climbing resume and was instantly blown away.  I was hoping to one day to see a slide show of his and feed off of his obvious energy. 

Our thoughts go out to all of those who knew and loved Joe and David.  Rest in Peace.

I will keep our members posted on any sort of fund that will be created to help with all the services that will follow.