by Chris Romano, CSCS, RSCC, PN1 | Nov 7, 2018
The sheer idea that resistance training will stunt a kids growth because “most weightlifters are short” is as asinine as saying “playing basketball helps a child grow taller”.
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by Chris Romano, CSCS, RSCC, PN1 | Jan 11, 2018
Meet one of our elite athletes, Meredith Ogburn. She just signed an athletic scholarship to Oregon State University for rowing, and is now training for her Team USA trials. She does personal training with our owner/ head strength & Conditioning coach Chris Romano, as well as participates in our CrossFit and barbell programs. So basically, she lives with us at the gym. Here’s her story:
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by Christine Argo | Jan 5, 2018
The “You Can’t Outswing a Doughnut” Story & Whole30 Earlier this week, Cris asked me to write a blog post for the gym on Whole30. My first internal thought was “Oh *expletive*, what can I write that someone else on the internet hasn’t already... read more
by Chris Romano, CSCS, RSCC, PN1 | Jan 4, 2018
How long have you been doing CrossFit/functional fitness? A little over a year – started Sept 1, 2016 How long have you been at Atlanta Strength & Conditioning and how many days a week do you come in? A little over a year, started Sept 1, 2016 I attend... read more
by Chris Romano, CSCS, RSCC, PN1 | Jul 29, 2016
I had the privilege of going to Carson, CA last week as Gus Goldman’s coach in his first Reebok CrossFit Games. In the 14 months I have been coaching Gus, he has continued to impress me with his natural athletic ability. He picks everything up very quickly,... read more
by Chris Romano, CSCS, RSCC, PN1 | Apr 25, 2016
We train to get stronger. We train to feel better. We train to be ready for whatever life throws at us. Life has thrown a few fun things our way these past few weeks. This seemed like a great way to kick off a Monday. Here are just a few of the amazing things that... read more
by Chris Romano, CSCS, RSCC, PN1 | Apr 1, 2016
Stacie Metcalfe has been a member of our gym for several years. She grew up in the Atlanta area and is an amazing mother to her teenage son who attends The Lovett School. Stacie frequents our noon STAC classes and also follows a custom training program I developed... read more
by Chris Romano, CSCS, RSCC, PN1 | Mar 17, 2016
Not officially 50 until July, Louise joined the gym through a program we offer to moms after dropping off their kids at school. She attends our conditioning class a few days a week and supplements that with personal training to focus on her strength. The rest of her... read more
by Chris Romano, CSCS, RSCC, PN1 | Mar 9, 2016
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT – TARA NOER Today our member highlight is Tara Noer. Tara hails from Missouri and has been in Atlanta for a little over four years now. She’s a super active mom. Spending much of her time chasing her two awesome kids around. Caleb is 10 and Ava... read more
by Chris Romano, CSCS, RSCC, PN1 | Mar 9, 2016
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT – Brandie Park Brandie Park is one accomplished woman. This native Georgian is the President and CEO of AGI Atlanta. I was asked to speak to Brandie’s CEO group (Vistage) last year to discuss optimal training and health strategies. Lisa Dugan,... read more