Barbells & Birdies

09/09/2026

The heat didn't quit this August, and neither did these committed members!

The kids are back in school, and the summer fun is winding down, so if you've been putting off making time for you, now is the time to start!

Life doesn't slow down, but your fitness can't wait. It's never too late to start, but every day you put it off, you're losing ground. Luckily, we've got a team of coaches and a supportive community of people who want to stay active for the long haul, who are all here to meet you where you're at.

So if you've been thinking about giving fitness a try and aren't sure where to start, head to the link in our bio and schedule a free No-Sweat Intro to learn more about how we can help.

09/07/2026

It just so happens we know a gym that checks all these boxes 😏

If you're looking for a place like this, where you'll have guidance to help you reach your fitness goals and a community to support you along the way, head to the link in our bio to schedule a free No-Sweat Intro to see if we're the right fit.

09/04/2026

Our next Women's Self Defense Foundations workshop is on October 3rd from 10 AM to Noon.

Every woman deserves to feel confident and safe in and out of the gym. This workshop is designed to teach you practical skills that will be useful for women of all ages and fitness levels in the event that they need to protect themselves.

This workshop is led by Jenna Dorethy, a RAD-certified women's Self-Defense Instructor with over 10 years of mixed martial arts experience.

Head to the link in the comments to learn more and secure your spot - space is limited, so don't wait!

09/03/2026

Summer's unofficial end is only a few days away. The kids are back in school. Did you have all the summer fun and adventures you had hoped for a few months ago?

If you skipped out on any of those big plans because you were too tired, afraid you couldn't keep up, or too self-conscious about your body...

The time to start preparing for next summer's adventures is now. Don't let another year pass by while you let your body hold you back from living your best life.

If you want to learn more about how Barbells & Birdies can help you train to check every item off your bucket list, head to the link in our bio and schedule a free No-Sweat Intro. We'll chat about those hopes and dreams and help you decide the best way for you to reach them.

09/01/2026

At Barbells & Birdies in Galesburg, IL, most of our clients work out 2-3 days per week...and get great results doing it.

Sure, in an ideal world we would all be active most days of the week. But most of our lifestyles don't make that easy.

So instead of starting with the ideal and quitting after a week, we start with the doable and make sure it fits your lifestyle for the long haul.

If you haven't been successful with exercise in the past, it's not that you're a failure. It’s just that the plan or the support wasn't right for you.

The best thing you can do is try again. This time, consider adding support from coaches with a proven track record of helping their clients make exercise a routine. Head to the link in our bio to schedule a No-Sweat Intro to get started.

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

We made a visit to Peoria Irish Fest yesterday to try out the Highland Games events (and try the infamous meat pies).

We had a great time learning a new sport! If this entices you to want to try it out, check out next weekend's event in Colchester, IL - there's a demo on Friday where you can try them, too.

How did we do? More importantly, who wants to see the blooper reel? 🤣

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

From the outside it might look like just an expensive workout session. But from the inside, it's so much more:

•A group of people with goals like yours who want to help you succeed
•Workout partners who cheer you on and encourage you to do more
•Coaches with decades of combined experience
•A workout program that helps you progress week-to-week, month-to-month, and year-to-year
•New friends to discuss gardening, dogs, food, and gambling with (IYKYK)

If you haven't been successful with a workout program long-term yet, maybe you just haven't been surrounded by the right group of people to keep you going.

If you're looking for this type of support, head to the link in our bio and book a No-Sweat Intro to see if we're a good fit to be your people.