by Sydney King | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered where our name, True40 Fitness Studio, comes from? It doesn’t mean 40 squats per class or that we don’t tell little white lies here, although we do hit both of those marks ;). Our name is actually derived from our favorite Bible verse: “But...
by Elizabeth Locklier | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Up next on our journey through the muscles and why they’re important is one of the most important muscles in our body: our core. Though you may not realize it, you use your core a lot more often than you think. Your core is what prevents you from falling and supports...
by Ashley Oswalt | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
We have all been there! When you are a beginner, it can be hard to start and commit to your health and fitness journey. After having my first daughter, Sutton, I had to begin again —even though I had stayed active through my entire pregnancy until I was about 37 weeks...
by Sydney King | Apr 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
#1: Bala Aesthetics This was the week before Valentine’s Day and we had our annual Love Week coming up! Different theme classes each day, retail sales, candy, all the things. I asked some of our staff to come to the studio and wear all the pink they could find! We had...
by Elizabeth Locklier | Mar 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Next up on our trip through all the different muscles and why they’re important is…. Your lats! I know we’ve all been in classes and heard “Squeezing into the muscles right under your armpits” and you’ve probably thought- what on earth does that mean why is that...
by Ashley Oswalt | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
So in the studio, we really never talk about weight loss or physical changes in fitness. Even though you will notice them on your own, we really don’t want to create any negative spaces for anyone. The shaming that goes on whenever the topic of weight loss comes...
by Sydney King | Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Alabama’s New Safer Apart Order You may have seen that Alabama has lifted all safety protocols in place for COVID-19. According to AL.com, the new Safer Apart order “strongly encourages” personal responsibility to slow the spread of COVID-19. Included are...
by Elizabeth Locklier | Mar 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
So far, we’ve covered glute and legs. Today we’re getting into the upper body- starting with the triceps. Before we get started with why these muscles are important, I think it’s important to understand the muscles. Take your arm and straighten it as much as it will...
by Ashley Oswalt | Mar 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Welcome to being a new parent during a pandemic. Firstly, I hope you’re doing well mama and keeping your head up high because you did an incredible thing…birthed a human. Some women did it alone without a support person with them and some women had little...
by Elizabeth Locklier | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Onto the next muscle in our class that is super important for daily living: LEGS! I find people constantly asking the question “Why do we do small range movements in class? Why do my legs shake so much during these small range movements?” and we’re here to provide the...
