SIMPLY STRONG

09/09/2026

Dick and Pat Turanski have been coming to SIMPLY STRONG twice a week since 2022. A couple weekends ago, that steady training helped them take on quite a project, harvesting 600 pounds of honey from their home beehives.

Dick shared that he would not have been able to do it without the confidence, strength, and stamina he has built here. Pat added that SIMPLY STRONG has supported her body and her mental health too.

We love celebrating real life strength.

09/02/2026

We are honored to share that SIMPLY STRONG was voted Best Personal Trainers in the 2026 Eugene Community Choice Awards.

This recognition comes from our members, our neighbors, and this community we care so much about. Katie recorded a short thank you video for everyone who nominated and voted for us this year. Take a look below.

Thank you, everyone. We are grateful to be part of this community.

08/20/2026

Ava is 86, and she has a way with words. When we asked what SIMPLY STRONG means to her, she didn't hesitate, "I don't know what I'd do without this place. I'd be a noodle."
Moments like this are why we do what we do.

08/14/2026

If you've been a member at OsteoStrong and are looking for a place to continue building strength, we'd love to have you visit us.

At SIMPLY STRONG, our guided approach focuses on strong bones, better balance, and the everyday confidence that comes with staying steady.

Come see what a session looks like, we're happy to answer any questions in person.

07/15/2026

At 83, Tami is proof that it's never too late to feel strong.

After hip surgery in 2024, Tami joined SIMPLY STRONG's guided strength training program to help protect her mobility and her quality of life. This spring, that steady work carried her all the way to Europe, where she spent 17 days exploring at her own comfortable pace, climbing as many as 300 stairs on some days.

"Each day, I had lots of energy to start the new day," Tami said.

Read her full story and see how guided strength training helped her feel ready for her next adventure. https://www.simplystrong.us/strong-to-travel-and-explore/

04/30/2026

We're happy to welcome Dice Fitial to the SIMPLY STRONG team.

Dice (short for Daisuke) grew up in Salem, Oregon, and holds a degree in Exercise Science and a master's in Sports and Data Analytics from Linfield University. He's a certified personal trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine, a former collegiate swimmer and tennis player, and is bilingual in English and Japanese.

A few things Dice enjoys are lifting weights, playing pickleball, or strumming his ukulele.

We're thrilled to have him on our team, and we know you’ll enjoy working with him.

Come say hello at your next visit.

04/12/2026

How One Woman’s Decision to Start Strength Training at 86 Changed Everything.

In 2016, Barbara walked through the doors of SIMPLY STRONG for the first time. She was 86 years old and she followed her son’s lead after he had started training and encouraged her to join. It seemed like a small decision at the time. Over the years, it became one that mattered deeply.

Today, Barbara is 97. For the last ten years, she has trained at SIMPLY STRONG once a week, every week, in the same safe, guided environment. The consistency has built something she can feel, and something others can see.

“If I hadn’t joined SIMPLY STRONG, I wouldn’t be here. And I certainly wouldn’t be in the condition I’m in now.”

A Moment That Said It All

During a recent visit with her Nurse Practitioner (NP), Barbara preformed a standard movement assessment. Her health care provider asked her to stand from a seated position and walk across the room. She did it without hesitation, moving with control and confidence. Her NP was visibly surprised and impressed. She told her, she has patients decades younger than her, who struggle to do the same thing.
That moment confirmed what Barbara had already come to know: strength is the foundation of everything.

Independence, Every Day

Strength training consistently helps Barbara move freely around her home without relying on walkers or canes. She lives independently in her own house, without the need for outside support. At 97, that kind of daily freedom is, as she puts it, priceless.

“Strength feels great. I feel very blessed and fortunate to be here at SIMPLY STRONG. I don’t know where I would be without it.”

It’s Never Too Late to Begin
What started as a simple decision to try something new has become a decade-long investment in longevity and quality of life. Improving strength does more than just keeping Barbara moving well in the gym. It has given her confidence, stability, and resilience. It supports the everyday things that matter so much, for example, standing up easily, walking confidently through her home, and continuing to live independently.

Barbara’s story is a quiet but powerful reminder: aging well isn’t about age. It’s about the choices we make, and it’s never too late to make one that lasts.

Ready to take that first step?

We’d love to talk about what strength training could look like for you.

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02/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest SIMPLY STRONG Personal Trainer and Strength Coach, Katie M.!

Born and raised in Oregon, Katie has a deep love for the Ducks and the Eugene/Springfield community. She brings that hometown pride into everything she does.

Katie graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics & Business. She and her mom became SIMPLY STRONG clients in 2021, strength training together twice a week and experiencing firsthand the powerful improvements strength training can make in overall health and quality of life.

Now, Katie is stepping into an exciting new role as a SIMPLY STRONG Personal Trainer and Strength Coach, where she is thankful to have the opportunity to help others GET STRONGER and LIVE BETTER. She is a terrific fit for our team, she believes in the mission and values of SIMPLY STRONG and brings a personable, encouraging, and joyful energy to every session.

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Katie M. to our coaching team and can’t wait for you to train with her. She’s looking forward to meeting you and is committed to giving you an exceptional workout experience every time you’re here.

Thank you to all of our clients for your continued support and trust in us. We’re here to help you GET STRONGER and LIVE BETTER, because strength changes everything for the better.

01/23/2026

Losing weight doesn’t have to mean losing muscle.

New research shows that when people continue strength training while losing weight, muscle tissue stays resilient—boosting energy production and limiting age-related decline.

In other words: strength training doesn’t just preserve muscle… it may help keep muscles younger.

We break it all down in our latest blog post 👇
https://www.simplystrong.us/why-strength-training-while-losing-weight-helps-keep-your-muscles-young/

11/24/2025

Lyne came to SIMPLY STRONG at age 86 feeling discouraged because she lived with daily arthritis pain, lower back discomfort, and limited mobility.

After strength training at SIMPLY STRONG for two months with our proven process, her progress has been remarkable and the quality of her life is getting better again.

Lyne credits SIMPLY STRONG strength training program with the following health benefits:

• Arthritis symptoms improving
• Lower back pain gone
• Strength and balance significantly increased
• She can now walk short distances independently

Her message to us:
“Thank you SIMPLY STRONG for caring about me as a person. This has been life-changing.”

If you’re ready to GET STRONGER AND LIVE BETTER, we’re here to help.

Book a FREE Intro Session: https://www.simplystrong.us/free-session/