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"Just go heavier" - that's the standard advice for progressing with dumbbells. But what if you can't? Maybe you're training at home with limited equipment. Maybe you're recovering from an injury. Or maybe you're just not ready for that jump yet.

After two decades in the fitness space, we've heard every reason why people either avoid dumbbells or don't maximize their potential with them. Ready to challenge what you think you know about dumbbells? Let's break down three common myths that might be holding you back.

Let’s talk supplements—specifically, the two we get asked about most: creatine and collagen. Read this blog as we break down what you need to know about each one—no hype, just practical information to help you determine what is right for you.

If you're pregnant or postpartum, you've heard this outdated advice. The fitness world has an endless list of "don'ts" for expecting and new moms. But the latest science tells us strength training isn't just safe during pregnancy and postpartum—it's beneficial.

At Street Parking, we're not about “selling” the workouts. We're “selling” the habit of showing up, day after day. We believe building and maintaining the habit of consistency with fitness and nutrition is mastering the basics, it’s a win. It is the essence of simple, NOT easy.

Simple without a healthy dose of self-awareness can often turn into coasting toward comfort, yet getting frustrated that you’re not getting the “results” you’ve been seeking. That's where the second principle of “keep it simple, but not easy” comes in. 

With fitness and nutrition, the difference between simple and easy gets confused often. Like the mistaken belief that in order to get “real” results — and sustain them — the plan you implement or the program you follow will only work if it’s complex (complicated), time-consuming, and/or expensive.

The Preschool Youth age is when kids start to learn how to take turns… but they generally want to be first and focus mostly on themselves and their little world. As they move through these preschool years, they become more willing and excited to try new tasks, are more motivated by playing with their peers, and begin to notice the world around them

Here at Street Parking we have a wide variety of workouts so you can find what will work best for you and ultimately have fun by CHOOSING what you want to do. Some workouts are simple, some more complex; some are long grinders, and some are shorter; some involve different equipment than you might not typically use (but you can always CUSTOMIZE), and some require more communication and synchro work.

Summer is filled with fun, sun, travel, and many social functions. It's a time of year when it's hard to maintain consistency with your nutrition habits because of a lack of routine and more socializing opportunities.But you don't need to have to be an all-or-nothing approach to your nutrition in the summer months. We have some tips for you to help you master the basics with your nutrition and maintain success through the summer months.

Are you looking for effective, creative, and simple tools to utilize with your gym members or clients? This summer we have a few specific resources (which we think are pretty great) for our members to stay engaged with the community – and excited about their fitness –  that could help YOU keep your members/clients moving and building community through the summer months!