I’m sure you’ve heard the sayings… “Two heads are better than one.” OR “It takes a village to raise a child.” And if you’ve heard these before, you probably know a little something about the value of the team environment. The fitness industry has seen a consistent increase in the demand for “social exercise”…Also known as “Working out with a group of friends”! So why the trend? Well, along with the social benefits of group fitness, there are a number of REAL LIFE PERKS! Significant cost savings over personal training Improved motivation Improved accountability Increased fitness (strength, endurance, VO2 max, etc.) And most of all INCREASED FUN What’s THE point? If you want to get in CRAZY good shape and have FUN doing it, doing it with a group of positive go-getters is the way to go! CURRENT BLUPRINT ATHLETES: You’ve created an atmosphere like no other. One that breeds...Read more

1. Everyone Was New Once Joining a new gym is scary. Especially if it’s your first experience with the journey of health & fitness. Bluprint Fitness provides EVERYTHING you need to succeed. And you WILL succeed! From unlimited information, to peer support, the Bluprint community is here to stand by you along the way. Every athlete in the gym was new once, just like you. Embracing our culture of positivity and hard work will create YOUR path to many conquered GOALS. 2. Support Is EVERYTHING Bluprint Fitness is a community full of people who genuinely like working out with each other. This support is invigorating, inspirational, and fun to be around. With this, you WILL NOT be stopped from reaching your goals! Get to know your coaches/peers and you’ll have an army of support by your side at ALL times. 3. You MUST Earn Speed & Weight As a new...Read more

Brief History A few months ago, I decided it was time to make a change to my diet. At the time, I actually felt pretty good. My health wasn’t concerning me, and I thought that my performance in the gym was above average. However, I wanted to continue to progress, and I knew my diet would need to change to achieve my goals. First, I wanted to lower my body fat without losing strength (muscle). I was always able to lose weight, but I would lose muscle mass at the same time. Second, I thought that my level of soreness after workouts was too high. Finally, I wanted my diet change to cater towards improved performance (both in strength and metcons). I felt like I was working hard in the gym, but I just wasn’t getting the results I expected. My actual weight was not a concern to me, so...Read more

Do you find yourself setting vague lofty goals every year around this time? When was the last time your resolution came to fruition? If you are like most of us you set similar resolutions year after year and never see them come true. So how do we break this cycle? Develop a Plan: Here is what I mean…do you think Gator Football goes into a game “wishing” for a win or do you think they draw up the best game plan possible to make winning a reality? You have to be willing to devise a plan, put in the work and pick yourself up and revise your plan if you aren’t successful the first, second or third time around. Plain and simple: PREPARE TO SUCEED. One thing you might notice when you start to develop your plan of attack, is your resolution is not really your goal at all. You...Read more

It’s Thanksgiving… A day full of family, friends, football, and that meal(s) we’ve been waiting on ALL year! This calls for a celebration, right!? And with celebration usually comes an easy entry into a spiral of indulgence that rides into the New Year… I’m not saying ‘don’t indulge’. Truth is, you’ve probably earned this day. You’ve been in the gym and watching what you eat on the reg. What I am saying is indulge within reason. Use your knowledge and your motivation to pick and choose your favorites and pass on the modern indulgences that you CAN live without. So how do we combat potentially derailing our goals? Check out these 5 tips that help us stay semi-on track during the holidays! 1. MAKE A BETAccountability is half the battle when trying to stay on track. Pick a friend or family member to make a bet with. Bet that friend/family...Read more