Stronger does not always start with heavier. When many people picture strength training, they picture a barbell loaded with plates. They imagine lower repetitions, heavier
Mackenzie Dickens has always been an athlete, as she had been training for softball until she was 22 years old. Afterwards, life really started to
A closer look at the movements, goals, and coaching principles behind our newest 6-week strength training block. Every six weeks at OSI, we introduce a
14 Years Strong: What Stella Barker Can Teach Us About the Long Game When people think about fitness success stories, they usually picture dramatic before-and-after
Finding a dinner that’s both healthy and full of flavor doesn’t have to be complicated. This sweet potato blackened chicken bowl is proof of that.
At Original Strength Institute, we believe strength is about more than what you can lift. It’s about how you show up.How you care for others.And
Stronger Together: Celebrating Our Coaches Award Winners, Justin & Kat Fraser This year marked something special for us at Original Strength Institute. For the first
How to Rage Against the Dying of the Bones Our bones give us structure. They give us protection. And they give us the ability to
At Original Strength Institute, we talk a lot about getting stronger. Stronger muscles.Stronger joints. Stronger minds.Stronger bodies that can handle the demands of life. Strength
Most people don’t struggle with motivation because they’re lazy.They struggle because their training has no story. “Get in shape” isn’t a story.“Work out more” isn’t
By Dani & Tim – Original Strength Institute, Fuquay-Varina, NC If you’ve been part of the OSI family for any length of time, you know
Buffalo chicken flatbread is what happens when game-day cravings meet weeknight practicality—and we’re so here for it. Spicy, tangy, cheesy, and crisp in all the
In life, a little rain does fall. It happens. As it turns out, it also happens that sometimes we get sick and sometimes we get
Let’s talk rice bowls—because when it comes to no-fuss, feel-good meals, they’re in a league of their own. This protein-packed, veggie-loaded rice bowl is the
Most people think January is the time for a fresh start… we’re so used to seeing all of those big pushes for gym memberships, diets
Let’s just put this out there: pasta salad doesn’t get nearly the love it deserves. Sure, it’s often treated like a sidekick at potlucks and
At OSI, we don’t just throw workouts at you and hope something sticks. Every training block we run has a purpose, a progression, and a
This Adult Lunchable is the ultimate grab-and-go meal that keeps things simple, satisfying, and balanced. Packed in minutes, it’s perfect for busy days when you
From DIY to Dialed In When Suzanna Langley and her husband moved to Fuquay-Varina, they were looking for something more than another bootcamp-style gym. After
Vacations should be relaxing – not a free-for-all that leaves you bloated, exhausted, and digging yourself out of a nutrition hole for two weeks afterward.
When we were young, we had an endless supply of energy, and we could eat almost anything we wanted. We laughed a lot, and we played hard. We were carefree and full of life; we never thought twice about the way we looked or what size we were. Those “good old days” don’t have to be gone. We can bring those days back and return to the way we were; energetic, joyful, and full of life.
