SLAM Fitness

06/07/2026

Congratulations Emerson Webster! ❤️🏆❤️webster64
So PROUD of you! I cherish all the great memories we have had together! ❤️
Go get em!

06/07/2026

Summer should bring FUN Competition! Check out these trophies! TEAM SLAM will award one female athlete and one male athlete a goat trophy at the end of August. We look forward to recording your body weight strength, speed time, change of direction timed drills, and more. You will have all summer to improve your recordings. Competition always MOTIVATES! MORE details revealed in house this week!🏆

06/03/2026

June 8th kicks off our OFFICIAL first day of the Summer Schedule.
Roster is complete.
Schedules @ front desk.

05/26/2026

Today’s SLAM motivational post for this week with CM Lady Mac Lucie Fleming@lucie_flem
The Canon-McMillan girls basketball team captured the first WPIAL Class 6A championship in program history by defeating the Norwin Knights 50-38.

05/24/2026

05/21/2026

Ranked #1 in the state! Check out the ranking card. Number one for Triple jump for the 2026 outdoor season.
Congratulations Marina Martini .m_7
#1

05/20/2026

Attention athletes! Remember to thank your parents. The opportunity your parents have given you to engage in athletic training is a powerful catalyst for growth, enabling you to transcend your current limitations, push past fatigue, and unlock your full potential. Every moment spent at SLAM, every rep, and every set presents a chance to rewire your mindset and foster a deeper sense of resilience. It’s essential to approach this journey with dedication and intention, listening attentively to guidance and committing fully to each challenge. As you forge unshakeable discipline, you’ll emerge stronger, more determined, and better equipped to thrive both on and off the field. By building physical strength, you’re also cultivating a mindset that will propel you toward victory and empower you to reach your full potential. Seize this moment, maintain control, and attack each challenge with confidence and precision, unlocking a brighter, more resilient version of yourself.
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05/16/2026

PROUD of our SLAM teams for their continued dedication and retention year after year, and our newest additions replacing our seniors. Congratulations to all our amazing Athletes and Adult teams who make SLAM what it is! It is YOU that makes awards like this possible. An award not based on votes or submissions. Opening the mail to this wonderful surprise again this year was special. Love what you do, and never work a day looking at the clock. Our students know this as we often keep going and need reminded it’s time to stretch!
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05/16/2026

No matter the outcome of this fight tonight, they are both champions for getting back in the ring. The preparation and training is a remarkable display of perseverance. I have worked alongside fighters and seen firsthand what it takes to achieve greatness. AND…….
check out Miss Tracy and her biceps! 💪 🧢💪

04/30/2026

Effects surrounding phone use and strategies to help reduce distractions.

1. Unplug Before Bed:
Avoid smartphones at least an hour before sleep.

2. Encourage leaving phones in gym bags during training, classroom , and in locker rooms.

3. Excessive smartphone use before training or games limits focus, impairs decision-making, and reduces cardiovascular adaptability.

4. Mental Fatigue: Using phones in the hours before competition causes mental fatigue that can lead to a 10-22 minute gap in concentration at the start of training, often requiring coaches to spend time re-engaging athletes.

5. Sleep Disruption: Pre-bedtime scrolling causes athletes to fall asleep later, sleep less, and feel more tired, which subsequently degrades physical skills like agility and jumping ability.

6. Reduced Recovery: Constant phone checking creates high cognitive load, limiting the mental downtime necessary for the brain to rest, process, and recover between training sessions.