Peak Performance, LLC

03/24/2026

Most people think cardio is the best way to lose body fat.

It’s not.

Cardio burns calories while you’re doing it.

Weight training burns calories while you’re doing it and for hours after you’re done.

Why? Because muscle is metabolically active tissue.

The more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns at rest.

That means you’re burning fat even when you’re not working out.

If you only do cardio, you can lose weight — but a lot of that weight can come from muscle.

And when you lose muscle, your metabolism slows down, which makes fat loss harder long term.

Weight training:
•Builds lean muscle
•Speeds up metabolism
•Shapes and tones your body
•Helps you keep the fat off long term
•Makes you stronger and more confident

This is why in my coaching, we focus on structured strength training and progressive programming — not just random workouts or hours of cardio.

If you want to actually change your body, not just the number on the scale, I offer customized training programs built specifically for YOUR body and YOUR goals.

Message me if you’re ready to train with a plan and start seeing real results by summer.

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03/16/2026

☀️SUMMER BODIES ARE BUILT NOW☀️

Summer bodies aren’t built in June.
They’re built right now.

If you’re still doing random workouts, guessing your nutrition, and hoping for results… you’re going to look the same when summer gets here.

Results don’t come from motivation.
They come from a plan.

And that’s what I do.

I have just a few spots open for people who are serious about changing their body before summer.

Not quick fixes.
Not fad diets.
Real training and real structure.

With my customized training programs, you’ll get:
🔥 Workouts built specifically for your body and goals
🔥 Macro guidance to actually burn fat and build muscle
🔥 Accountability so you stop starting over every Monday
🔥 A clear roadmap to get leaner, stronger, and more confident

No more guessing.
No more excuses.
No more “I’ll start next week.”

If you want to look different this summer, you have to start moving different now.

📩 Message me to claim a spot before they fill up!

Elev8 Fitness and Recovery

03/09/2026

Your body isn’t the problem.
Lack of structure is.

If you’ve been:
• Working out but not seeing results
• Unsure of what exercises to do
• Struggling to stay consistent

That’s exactly where personal training changes everything.

I help men and women:
🔥Lose fat
🔥Build lean muscle
🔥Get stronger and more confident
🔥Learn exactly what to do in the gym

No crash diets.
No endless cardio.

Just smart training and real accountability.

📩 Message me if you’re ready to start your transformation. Limited spots available!

03/05/2026

02/19/2026

Show up
Even when you’re tired
Even when you’re sore
Even when you’re unmotivated
Your body will thank you
Discipline>motivation

02/16/2026

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02/05/2026

Let’s talk about cortisol and how it can sabotage your fitness journey if you don’t manage it.

Cortisol becomes an issue when it stays chronically elevated—not from workouts, but from life.

Common causes:
• Undereating (especially carbs)
• Overtraining without recovery
• Poor sleep
• Emotional stress (trauma, relational issues, etc)
• Long periods of anxiety or hypervigilance

When that happens, here’s how it messes with your body 👇🏻

How high cortisol can stall fat loss
• Signals your body to hold onto fat, especially around the belly
• Raises blood sugar → more insulin → harder to burn fat
• Can slow metabolism as a protective response

This is why some people “do everything right” and still don’t lose weight.

I’ve seen it first hand with some of my clients.

So what the solution?

•Don’t over do it. Listen to your body. Overtraining can spike cortisol significantly. Adequate rest is essential.

• Fuel your body properly. Overly restrictive dieting and cutting carbs too much will spike cortisol. Food is not your enemy, and neither are carbs.

• Prioritize your mental health and emotional wellbeing. This can include prayer, mindful meditation, self care, and journaling. The goal is to tone down the stress levels so the nervous system can regulate.

• Get adequate sleep. 7-8 hours of sleep is recommended to help regulate the circadian rhythm ensuring, cortisol levels drop at night. This allows the body to rest and takes the nervous system out of “fight or flight”

Signs cortisol might be too high
• Stubborn belly fat
• Feeling wired but tired
• Trouble sleeping despite exhaustion
• Cravings for sugar/salt
• Frequent injuries or slow recovery
• Emotional reactivity or burnout

If your body feels stuck, burned out, or exhausted, your training needs a smarter approach—and I’m here to help.

02/05/2026

Lift. Move. Repeat. Look good doing it. Your training just got an upgrade. 🔥 Coming Soon!

02/05/2026

Holly’s training philosophy is simple—but powerful 👇

💥 Fitness is not a fad
💥 Progress comes from small, consistent changes
💥 You deserve to feel confident in and out of the gym

Holly focuses on longevity, sustainability, and education, so clients don’t become dependent on a trainer—but empowered for life.

This is training designed for:
✔️ Beginners
✔️ Busy schedules
✔️ Real people with real goals

📍 To book personal training with Holly:
➡️ Stop by the front desk at Elev8
➡️ Or send a message to Peak Performance, LLC on Facebook

02/03/2026

Inspiration > Comparison

Comparison is the thief of joy.

It’s one thing to be inspired by someone, but the game of comparison leads to a deadly cycle.

Comparison creates false expectations, disappointment, envy, and burnout.

The truth is, not one body is the same, God created us that way for a reason.

The Bible tells us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14).

A physique is the product of the actions taken in a person’s health journey.

You never know what led them there.

You don’t know that the man who has chiseled abs who is flexing in the mirror, has been building back his confidence after a betrayal in a relationship.

You don’t know that the woman lifting heavy weights has battle scars that are invisible to the naked eye. That strength and resilience are what kept her alive in combat overseas.

You don’t know that the young man who seems arrogant just got out of a 72 hour psychiatric hold because he feels that his life is not worth living.

My point is, we see the product of their efforts but we don’t know the valleys that they had to walk through to get there.

All of us have unique bodies and different stories, don’t let comparison tell you you’re behind.

Show up and pave your own path because your testimony may be the thing that pulls someone out of the pit some day.

Be inspired and be grateful for the body that God gave you.

He doesn’t make mistakes.

02/02/2026

✨ NEW PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT ✨

We’re excited to officially welcome Holly Armitage of Peak Performance, LLCto the Elev8 family! 💪

Holly is now training exclusively at Elev8 Fitness & Recovery, bringing over 15 years of fitness experience and a passion for helping people feel confident, capable, and supported—no matter where they’re starting from.

Whether you’re brand new to the gym or ready to level up your routine, Holly’s approach is rooted in sustainability, education, and empowerment.

📍 To book sessions with Holly:
➡️ Stop by the front desk at Elev8
➡️ Or send a message to Peak Performance on Facebook

01/28/2026

5 Tips to Bigger Glutes

As someone who does not have great glute genetics (being 5’8)I have had to work extra hard to grow but also maintain my glutes.
Here’s some things I’ve learned over the years.

1. Eat closer to maintenance calories with .75-1g of protein per pound of body weight. The higher the deficit I was in, the more I struggled to see my glutes grow. You need more food and high protein!

2. Less cardio, more weights. The stair master is not your friend. You may feel a burn in your glutes but that is not the most optimal way to build them. You need to be doing strength training.

3. Compounds lifts as well as isolation exercises. KAS glute bridges, hip thrusts, and barbell deadlifts are some of the best compounds lifts to build your glutes. Do those in addition to isolation exercises atleast 2 times a week and you’ll notice growth as well as more strength.

4. Target all 3 parts of the glutes. There is Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, and Gluteus Minimus. All of these muscles require different movements to be isolated and activated. It’s good to know which exercise targets what muscle group to create a balanced exercise program.

5. Recovery is important. Working out tears the muscle fibers but recovery is where growth happens. Give your body adequate rest and do not neglect flexibility and mobility. Glutes are not properly activated when hip flexors and hamstrings are overly tight. Take time to warm up before leg workouts and stretch after working them out.