Workout, Happening, and Updates at BLUPRINT FITNESS

I have a funny little love/hate relationship with the CF Open. Mostly because it shows me I am capable of more than I thought, WHILE

What’s up everyone – it’s Coach Byron from Bluprint Fitness in West Town Chicago and I’m jumping on your screen today to talk about Strength

1ST QUARTER January Collab: Atmos Coffee Shop Buddy Week: January 10th-January 16th HoliGAINZ Kick-Off Clinic: Saturday, January 15th HoliGAINZ Healthy Habits Challenge: January 17th –

WOW what a whirlwind the past 5 months has been. For a girl who really loves her routine, this has been quite an adjustment. The

I think we can all agree that meal prepping can be a daunting task.  And nobody wants to waste precious time on something that could

Since the beginning of time, we’ve been debating what’s better for your health – a Vegan diet or one that includes meat. Now chances are,

Just here to share a story and maybe it can shed some light on past and future training habits. Yes, this story is about weightlifting.

On May 14th, the city of Chicago entered the “Bridge Phase” of reopening (get excited 😜). Bluprint Fitness is following with a Phase 4.5 of

We are talking all about success. More specifically what 3 things people getting in shape are doing right now to reach their goals. Now while

It is safe to say my fitness routine over the past 8 months has changed significantly. I have trained many women through their pregnancies and

Our bodies are actually very smart, if we let them be.  And when it comes to pain – our bodies are the smartest. According to

Are you always the victim? Are things always happening to you? Do uncontrollable setbacks derail your progress? When will you become the hero of your

Is it that time to set goals again?  This process has seemed to get so watered down over the years. Everywhere you turn and every

1ST QUARTER January Collab: Right Bee Cider HoliGAINZ Kick-Off Clinic: Saturday, January 23rd HoliGAINZ Healthy Habits Challenge: January 25th – March 7th February Collab: Wazwan

Before starting at Bluprint Fitness 2 years ago, Dan had a problem. He had plateaued both physically and mentally with his fitness and was losing

I think we can all agree that this has been quite a year…unforgettable for many reasons. It is safe to say, I will walk away

Am I beating a dead horse? I can’t be. But as the new year approaches, let me use this time to say to anybody who

Chances are, you’ve been a little less active this year with quarantine. I had a chance to catch up with Bluprint member Tok to ask

Why does my coach continue to coach me? “Get off my back and just let me do fitness. I am just here to get a

Now, we all know that common feeling… That feeling of frustration we get after a month and a half of eating, drinking, staying up too

“What’s a training plateau?” A training plateau is when results slow down a lot, stop, or go backwards on the way to specific goals. A

“What’s my plan?” This is a common question most busy professionals ask themselves when it comes to creating a health & fitness routine. Luckily BluPrint

It’s Bluprint’s 6th birthday on Oct 23rd, 2020 and every year brings newfound knowledge, relationships, and you guessed it…GAINZ. Here’s a snapshot of some of

This is a great question. Does the quality of your food matter? The answer is easy – It Depends. To be honest, I use the

What’s up everybody – it’s Coach Byron and I’ve heard A LOT of excuses when it comes to getting & staying healthy, but there are

First off let’s clarify what send off means. It can be a noun or a verb I suppose.  Noun: “a send off” – A person

What’s up everyone it’s Coach Byron from Bluprint Fitness in West Town Chicago and I was working out earlier and a thought popped in my

I’ve had so many conversations with athletes that reveals a sad truth. The negative self-talk and body hate is stomping on our self-worth. This is

It’s a common myth that in order to lose body fat you must: Spend countless hours in the gym. Spend most of that time doing

Because I have experienced it myself, too many times to count, I can see that face coming from a mile away.  “Coach Selby, what are

As a coach, I get the opportunity to answer this question often. In this particular circumstance I am referring to body fat loss. What are

As the city of Chicago starts to “gradually resume” (get excited 😜), Bluprint Fitness is following with a Phase 4 of the Reopening Bluprint Blueprint.

As the city of Chicago starts to cautiously reopen on June 3rd, 2020 (get excited 😜), Bluprint Fitness is following with a Phase 3 of

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Since you have been chilling at home with you, yourself, and your boredom have you found yourself walking aimlessly to the pantry? What used to

We have all done it. Finished a workout and completely crushed it – had a plan – followed the plan – things went better than

“What gets measured gets managed.” – Peter Drucker At Bluprint Fitness, we help busy professionals reach health & fitness goals without giving up all the

Building some form of an “at-home gym” (AHG) can help create long-term health & fitness success. Having access and/or a plan at home is an

Rest is for the weak… This is one of those mythical statements that you learn as a youngster or by watching motivational Youtube videos. (heads

You probably clicked on this blog ready to read all about SMART goals… S-pecific (goal is direct, detailed, and meaningful) M-easurable (goal is quantifiable to

The ankle joint is the red-headed step child (sorry Janelle) when it comes to mobility focus. It’s one of the most important, yet most neglected

In Bluprint’s fitness model we take a movement that we develop for 6 weeks and test out our strength gains at the end of the

If you’ve had ANY conversation about health & fitness with me, you already know how I feel about building strength. IMO building strength is one

TOP TEN – Coach Janelle I feel like being a coach holds me to a higher standard of being. Personally I believe a part of