Class Action Fitness, Inc.

Class Action Fitness, Inc. Making you functionally fit for sport and everyday activities. Small Group and One-on-One personal training.

06/18/2026

One thing many people don't realize is how much information I keep track of during a client's training sessions.

When a client is performing a movement that requires a lot of concentration, strength, and body awareness, I'm not just counting reps. I'm watching form, alignment, muscle activation, compensations, fatigue levels, and making sure they are actually feeling the muscles we're trying to target.
Because of that, I keep detailed notes on every client. My notes include reps, sets, weight used, riser height, band color, modifications, how they felt during the workout, and even any soreness or issues they experienced afterward.

Today, Amy was doing Chaos Clams as part of her workout. When I reviewed my notes, I had written that she used a purple band. Amy immediately said, "Nope, I use a gray band. I always have." Of course, I showed her my notes. She still wasn't convinced.
Thankfully, one of the things I often do during one-on-one sessions is take pictures and videos so clients can see what I see. So I went back through my videos and found the proof. Amy was using a purple band. 😂
The lesson? Sometimes the coach's notes are right!

But in all seriousness, this is why I document so much. Progress isn't just about working hard. It's about paying attention to the details, tracking what works, and having a record to look back on when questions come up.

The little things matter, and those little things often lead to the biggest results.

I don’t even know how to explain this bike ride. The first 1/2 of my ride was a STRUGGLE because my legs were tired from...
05/27/2026

I don’t even know how to explain this bike ride.

The first 1/2 of my ride was a STRUGGLE because my legs were tired from yesterday’s ride. By the turnaround point I was already 2 minutes behind yesterday’s pace, I knew I was fatigued. Today I wanted to take it easy I was perfectly fine with that.

As I was pedaling back, I noticed a gentleman getting onto his bike. Immediately my brain went into competitive mode:

“DON’T LET HIM CATCH YOU.”

I told myself:
“Pedal like you stole it.”

I was really focusing on my pedal stroke and trying to maintain a steady 16–18 mph pace. But once I locked into that pace, I knew I had to hold it if I didn’t want him catching me… not that he was even trying.

But mentally, it gave me something to chase and something to outrun all at the same time.

I kept checking over my left shoulder to see where he was.

I could still see him behind me… just not close enough to catch me.

I kept pushing.
Watching my speed.
Practicing smooth pedal strokes.
Keeping a high cadence.

I wanted that 18 mph average, but I also had to stay aware of traffic, pedestrians, and road crossings.

As I approached the final road crossing, I realized he probably wasn’t going to catch me unless I got stopped at the light.

And secretly…
I almost WANTED the red light.

Sure enough, I hit the light… and he rolled up just to my right side.

I looked over at him with the biggest smile on my face and said:
“You are KILLING me.”

He laughed and said:
“I knew I couldn’t get on your wheel because there was no way I could pass you and keep up that pace.”

He complimented my cycling, my pedal stroke, and pace. We introduced ourselves and shook hands. His name was Craig.

I explained that I either love having someone in front of me to chase… or someone behind me to outrun.

If you’ve never experienced an endorphin rush like that… you truly don’t know what you’re missing.

I wanted so badly to go out for an easy recovery ride today, but thanks to Craig, I ended up with one of the biggest smiles because the endorphins completely took over.

OMG… I don’t even know how to explain this bike ride. 🚴‍♀️🔥😂The first half of my ride was a STRUGGLE because my legs wer...
05/27/2026

OMG… I don’t even know how to explain this bike ride. 🚴‍♀️🔥😂

The first half of my ride was a STRUGGLE because my legs were still tired from yesterday’s ride. By the turnaround point I was already 2 minutes behind yesterday’s pace, so I knew I was fatigued.

But today I had extra time, so if I needed to take it easy heading back to Rochester, I was perfectly fine with that.

Then everything changed. 😄

As I was pedaling back, I noticed a gentleman getting onto his bike after what looked like a short break. Immediately my brain went into competitive mode:

“DON’T LET HIM CATCH YOU, CLAIRE.” 😂

So I kept repeating:
“Pedal like you stole it.”

At the same time, I was really focusing on my pedal stroke and trying to maintain a very steady 16–18 mph pace. But once I locked into that pace, I knew I had to hold it if I didn’t want him catching me… not that he was even trying. 😄

But mentally, it gave me something to chase and something to outrun all at the same time.

As I passed cyclists and pedestrians, I kept checking over my left shoulder to see where he was while announcing, “Passing on your left.”

I could still see him behind me… just not close enough to catch me.

So I kept pushing.
Watching my speed.
Practicing smooth pedal strokes.
Keeping a high cadence.

I wanted that 18 mph average, but I also had to stay aware of traffic, pedestrians, and road crossings.

As I approached the final major road crossing, I realized he probably wasn’t going to catch me unless I got stopped at the light.

And secretly…
I almost WANTED the red light. 😳😂

My heart rate was the highest I’ve seen it in years.

Sure enough, I hit the light… and he rolled up just to my right side.

I looked over at him with the biggest smile on my face and said:
“You are KILLING me.” 😂

He laughed and said:
“I knew I couldn’t get on your wheel because there was no way I could pass you and keep up that pace.”

He complimented my cycling, my pedal stroke, and my pace. We introduced ourselves and shook hands. His name was Craig.

I explained that I either love having someone in front of me to chase… or someone behind me to outrun. 😄

We both had giant smiles on our faces and agreed it would be fun to run into each other on the trail again someday and battle for the lead.

If you’ve never experienced an endorphin rush like that… you truly don’t know what you’re missing.

I wanted so badly to go out for an easy recovery ride today, but thanks to Craig, I ended up with one of the biggest smiles I’ve had in a long time because those endorphins completely took over.

And honestly, at almost 63 years old, I LOVE that I’m still willing to chase — and outrun — someone just to test my fitness level. 💙🔥

This was so funny and immediately made me think of one of Nate Bargatze’s comedy bits. 😂One of my clients sent me a text...
05/24/2026

This was so funny and immediately made me think of one of Nate Bargatze’s comedy bits. 😂

One of my clients sent me a text on Thursday explaining that late Monday night he suddenly developed wrist pain and throbbing. The funny part? He had worked out at my gym Monday and never once mentioned wrist pain during his workout.
Saturday he came into the gym and we started talking about it. He said the pain “came out of nowhere” and he couldn’t think of anything he did that could have caused it.
So of course I started asking my usual trainer questions:
“Did you do anything unusual?”
“Lawn work?”
“Carry salt bags?”
“Any repetitive twisting?”
Every answer was NO. 😄
Then he says:
“Well… Sunday I did something, but it can’t be that.”
I asked what he did.
His response:
“I used the open palm of my hand to hammer my mom’s car bumper back into place.” 🤦‍♀️😂
I asked him to physically demonstrate what he did, and after watching him repeatedly use his palm like a hammer, I said:
“So… you don’t think repeatedly smashing your hand into a car bumper, then coming in for a workout, MAYBE caused some inflammation that showed up later Monday night?” 😄
He still looked unconvinced.
So in my best Nate Bargatze tone, I said:
“I think THAT would be the NUMBER ONE answer on Family Feud for why your wrist hurts.” 😂😂
As trainers, sometimes we become part fitness coach… part detective. 🔎💪
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Wow… that was one heck of a bike ride. 🚴‍♀️🔥I was short on time yesterday, but I really wanted to get outside and get in...
05/18/2026

Wow… that was one heck of a bike ride. 🚴‍♀️🔥
I was short on time yesterday, but I really wanted to get outside and get in a hard ride. The weather was absolutely perfect, and although the trail was busy, it wasn’t overly crowded.
Heading north, I pedaled as hard as I possibly could. Unfortunately, I got caught at a stoplight, which ate into my limited time, so I knew I had to push even harder to make up for those lost minutes.
Once I reached my turnaround point, I headed back home and again had to pedal like I stole it. 😄
A little ways ahead of me were 6 male riders, which honestly I LOVE because it gives me something to focus on as I push harder and harder.
As I started gaining on them, I thought… why not kick it up another notch and see if I can catch them?
And I actually did. 😳🔥
By the time I reached them, I was completely gassed. I ended up right on the back wheel of the last rider, and I never like sitting behind someone without letting them know I’m there. So I announced that I was on his wheel. He was very kind and acknowledged me.
When I felt like I had enough energy, I announced I was passing on the left.
I passed the first 4 riders, then had to tuck back in because riders were coming toward us on the trail. Once I saw my opening, I pushed again and passed the final two lead riders.
As I was going by them, I suddenly heard someone yell up:
“That is a CHICK passing you!” 😂🔥
I just smiled and kept pedaling as hard as I could.
What I didn’t fully think through was… once I got in front, I had to KEEP pushing so none of them could jump on my back wheel. 😳😅
I’m pretty sure I bruised a few egos… and my thighs were absolutely screaming from the effort.
By the time I got home I was pouring sweat, completely spent, and it took me a minute to catch my breath.
But that smile on my face?
It lasted ALL day long. 💙

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and was able to spend time with friends and family. 💙Our family is having our of...
05/11/2026

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and was able to spend time with friends and family. 💙

Our family is having our official Mother’s Day celebration this coming Sunday, but a few family members still wanted to spoil my mom this past weekend. 🌸

I knew I would be meeting my mom for a Sunday afternoon lunch, but before that I had a few things I wanted to accomplish first — mop the gym, get a workout in, and stay on top of life in general. 😄

I opted for a 45-minute Peloton ride because I knew it would be a little easier on my body. I had a fantastic — and very challenging — workout on Saturday, so Sunday’s ride felt like the perfect choice. And it truly was. 🚴‍♀️🔥

I’m also currently on a dog-sitting job, so I knew there would be dog walks, laundry, and all the normal weekly prep squeezed into the day as well. 🐾

Sometimes fitness isn’t about crushing yourself every single day. Sometimes it’s about listening to your body, choosing movement that feels right for the day, and balancing workouts with everyday life.

And honestly… that balance is part of healthy living too. 💙

05/07/2026

Tonight’s one-on-one session with my client Amy was all about strengthening her pelvis and hips 💪

Since she’s back into marathon training, our goal is to keep her running strong—without pain, instability, or weakness.
In this video, Amy is performing a variation of a Copenhagen exercise, which targets the adductor muscles (inner thighs) while helping create stronger, more stable hips and pelvis control.
Strong adductors play a huge role in:
✔️ Hip stability
✔️ Pelvic control
✔️ Running efficiency
✔️ Injury prevention
Amy already performs a variety of Copenhagen exercises, so I created a new variation to continue challenging her body and progressing her fitness routine.
Sometimes it’s the smaller, controlled movements that create the biggest improvements in how the body performs. 🔥

05/05/2026

This is what 72 looks like 💪
I love when a 72-year-old client can perform perfect push-ups—and this client has earned every bit of it.
He’s been training with me for about 3 years.
He’s also an incredible runner—marathons, half marathons, great race times. 👏
But like many runners, he’s been dealing with a foot injury… and when you’re used to the high of cardio, strength training doesn’t always feel as exciting.
So my job?
👉 Keep his workouts interesting
👉 Keep educating him on why strength training matters
His push-ups are so strong that I have to find ways to challenge him and show him just how strong he really is.
In this video, I had him perform push-ups on a Bongo Board—which adds instability.
Now his:
Shoulders
Chest
Triceps
…all have to work harder.
And what he really felt?
👉 His core had to kick in even more.

05/02/2026

Progress isn’t always linear… and that’s where coaching matters 💪
A lot of people who work out regularly get stuck wanting something to change—
their weight, their strength, or how their body looks.
But real fitness is about creating change over time, and that doesn happen in a straight line. There are ups and downs—and that can be frustrating.
That’s where my job comes in:
👉 Help you progress
👉 Educate you so your body keeps progressing
This client has a goal: 10 perfect push-ups from her hands and toes.
She’s gotten so much stronger 👏
But she became so focused on that goal… she missed what her body was telling her.
She came in and said:
“My shoulders (front) feel really tight.”
I asked what she was doing about it—she said rolling.
She showed me… and she was rolling her upper back (which isn’t wrong),
but she wasn’t addressing the real issue.
👉 Her chest and front of shoulders were tight
So I had her roll:
The front of her shoulders
Where her chest muscles attach into the upper arm
Then we went back to push-ups…
Game changer.
Sometimes it’s not about pushing harder.
It’s about paying attention and adjusting.
When muscles are too tight, they can’t do their job properly—
and that can limit your strength.
This is also a great reminder:
👉 An “all or nothing” mindset can hold you back
👉 More is not always better
👉 Smarter is better
Listen to your body. Adjust. Keep moving forward.
That’s how real progress happens.

04/30/2026

Form over reps. Always. 💪
Working with Brenda on dialing in her push-up.

To help her feel proper alignment, I placed a stick along her spine so she could understand what a true neutral spine should feel like. Sometimes clients don’t need more reps—they need better awareness.

Right now, we’re focused on breaking a couple habits:
Lifting her head first
Letting her hips rise before her body moves as one unit
Push-ups are not easy.
They require strength, control, and coordination.
They primarily target:
Chest
Front of the shoulders
Triceps
Core stability

Brenda is getting stronger every week 👏
But like many people, she gets frustrated that she can’t do 15 reps… yet.
Truth is—she could do 15 reps.
They just wouldn’t be good ones.
And that’s where coaching matters.
My job isn’t to cheer on poor movement.
My job is to guide her, correct her, and help her build real strength with quality reps.

Because in the long run…
5 great reps will always beat 15 sloppy ones!

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