We’ve got some exciting news to share—Core Strength & Performance has officially been voted Best of Alabama in the Sports Instruction Facilities category by Guide to Alabama! Now, we’ll admit, the category might say “Sports Instruction,” but what we really specialize in is strength training, powerlifting, and fitness coaching right here in Huntsville, Alabama. And to be recognized on a statewide level is something we don’t take lightly. This award belongs as much to our community as it does to our gym. Why This Award Matters Being named one of the best gyms in Alabama means more than just a title. It’s proof of what happens when you combine: Coaches who are passionate about helping everyday people get stronger. Members who show up, put in the work, and support one another. A welcoming community that makes fitness sustainable, not intimidating. At Core, we don’t do cookie-cutter workouts or quick-fix gimmicks....Read more

Do you stretch because you “feel tight”? Do you find yourself always stretching to feel better? Today I sit with Dr. Kaytlyn Wells to discuss...Read more

Thinking about powerlifting but not sure what the first step is? In this episode, we cover the top things to consider before trying powerlifting. Listen...Read more

At some point in your powerlifting training, you are more than likely going to deal with back pain. Some of the older ways of treating...Read more

I’m going to tell you a story, about me and my headaches. .. And how I got RID OF THEM. I started waking up with awful headaches out of nowhere. Big, head-throbbing ones. Though medication helped, there was always a low-level amount of pain I dealt with throughout the day any time I woke with one. I couldn’t figure out what was causing them and it was frustrating. One day I read a book by Aubrey Marcus called “Own Your Day, Own Your Life” and he spoke about how adding a bit of Pink Himalayan salt & lemon to room temperature water salt can help with headaches (amongst other things), and VOILA! NO morning headaches. I thought, how could I be missing something so simple? In my search to perform and feel the best I could, I think I glazed over the idea of hydration and what it actually meant. I knew we needed “8 glasses...Read more