At OPEX Franklin and all of our OPEX Gyms all over the world, every single client is matched with their own personal coach after an initial free consultation. Regardless of your goals or your starting point, the fastest way to achieve success is indeed through personalized fitness. Of course, you will join OPEX Franklin for …
What exactly is the keto diet? Chances are you’ve heard of the ketogenic diet by now. The keto diet is a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. The idea behind it is that by manipulating macronutrients, the body goes from burning glucose (from carbs) to burning ketones (from fat) as energy. Sounds like an idea anyone trying …
As a gym owner, I get asked this question a lot! As a science nerd, I have all sorts of information on the human body and how the time of day you train can impact it and your training. But, since we dedicate our energy to creating personalized programs that work for each individual, our …
There are many gyms out there that promise to be the solution you’ve been looking for all your life. What you may or may not realize though is the truth is that what you need depends on YOU. Your needs are unique to your individual life and body. At OPEX Franklin and our OPEX Gyms …
Do you know that vegetables are good for us? Of course you do, even if it is just because your mom told you so. Do you know why though, as well as why we need to eat a variety of them? Eating a diverse array of colorful veggies is a great way to boost your …
Strength Training for Women The tides have definitely turned a bit in the last 10-20 years, but too many ladies are still shying away from lifting weights. In this blog we’re going to address three common fears that keep women away from the barbells and dumbbells, along with six amazing reasons to embrace resistance training, …
Dennis & I have been running a business in the fitness industry for more then 10 years now. Throughout that decade, the method we used to deliver fitness to our community has evolved, but our mission has always stayed the same: to help people achieve a fuller life through fitness. When we discovered OPEX Fitness …
When talking about fitness and working out, we often hear people talk about using exercise as a way to zone out. Many people like to turn off their brains, seemingly escaping from the stress of their daily lives. Some people like to put in headphones and pedal away on a stationary bike, or walk on …
What did you do for your workout today? Did you just go in and sweat for an hour? Or was there intention and design to your hour? If you had to think about a workout you did a year ago, or a few months ago, can you pin point exactly how you have progresses since …
It is well known in functional fitness that we must have a solid foundation of quality movement and strength before we can move to more complex exercises. Here at OPEX Franklin and all of our OPEX Gyms around the world, we take this same approach to nutrition. Our coaches work with you to assess and nail the …