Mindset

Why We're Tired of the Fitness Industry (And What We Do Differently)

Why We're Tired of the Fitness Industry (And What We Do Differently)

Why We're Tired of the Fitness Industry (And What We Do Differently)

Gary Deagle

Published on: 19/05/2025

Tired of toxic fitness trends and unrealistic expectations? Here’s why we’re doing things differently at Coastal Strength & Fitness—and how it’s helping real people over 40 get stronger, healthier, and more confident without the BS.

Mindset

5 Signs Your Training Is Working (Even If the Scale Doesn’t Budge)

5 Signs Your Training Is Working (Even If the Scale Doesn’t Budge)

5 Signs Your Training Is Working (Even If the Scale Doesn’t Budge)

Gary Deagle

Published on: 14/04/2025

Think your workouts aren’t working just because the scale won’t move? Here are 5 real signs your training is paying off — and none of them involve your weight.

Mindset

"I Need to Get in Shape Before I Join a Gym" (Why That’s Backwards & What to Do Instead)

"I Need to Get in Shape Before I Join a Gym" (Why That’s Backwards & What to Do Instead)

"I Need to Get in Shape Before I Join a Gym" (Why That’s Backwards & What to Do Instead)

Gary Deagle

Published on: 17/03/2025

Thinking about joining a gym in Newport News but feel like you need to get in shape first? That’s backwards. The gym is where you get stronger, not where you show up already fit. Stop waiting—just start.

Mindset

Does this keep you from starting?

Does this keep you from starting?

Coastal Strength & Fitness

Published on: 05/03/2018

Does this keep you from starting?

Mindset