Ep 5 (Ep 1-4 Highlights) Show Up Anyway: Raising the Floor and Training for Life

Parents, professionals, newlyweds, and empty nesters—different journeys, same lesson: strength isn’t about perfect weeks. It’s about showing up anyway.

In our first four podcast episodes, members opened up about what it really takes to stay consistent when life gets messy.

  • Raising the floor: stop chasing only new PRs, build a baseline you can hit in any season.

  • Identity shift: from “I should work out” to “I’m someone who shows up.”

  • Training to be 80: health as the real retirement plan.

  • Pivot power: when plans blow up, find the next best option.

  • GLP-1 done right: pairing medication with lifting and protein to protect muscle and health.

  • Community over willpower: Circle streaks, Daily Mile, and team challenges keep momentum alive.

Takeaway: You don’t need perfect conditions to build strength that lasts. You need a system, a community, and the decision to keep showing up.

Ep 4 : Raising the Floor: Showing Up Through Life’s Chaos with Wellington and Alex

Wellington is newly married with a travel-heavy job. Alex is a student-dad changing careers while working and parenting. Neither has a “perfect” week—and both are learning to raise the floor so they don’t free-fall when life gets loud.

What’s inside:

  • Lifestyle > phase: stop training for events; build a default routine you can live with.

  • Community beats willpower: coaching + friendly competition = momentum.

  • Form standards: quality range, no pain, right muscles doing the work.

  • Travel & chaos tactics: keep a streak with minimal viable sessions (10–20 min).

  • S-F-P-T rule: Sleep to recover, protect Form, prioritize Protein, give it Time.

Why it matters:

You don’t need perfect conditions. You need a floor you can always hit—then let good weeks take care of the ceiling.

Watch the episode: [GTS Podcast Episode 4 on Youtube]

Ep 3 : Don’t Wait for Perfect: GLP-1, Menopause, Strength Training & Showing Up Anyway

At GTS, we teach something simple, lower the bar of entry and show up on purpose.

In this episode, Bianca and Kristen share how that looks in real life.

  • Strength over spin: Bianca swapped “more cardio” for smart lifting, felt stronger, and stopped feeling wrecked.

  • Medical tools + muscle: Under a doctor’s care, she used GLP-1 as a short-term tool while prioritizing protein and strength—then successfully stepped off without losing momentum.

  • Streaks beat willpower: Kristen used our community streaks and a “never miss two days” rule to create a 60+ day run—even while buying a house.

  • Pivot, don’t quit: When a session fell through, she hit the track for 30 minutes. Progress kept rolling.

Takeaway:

You don’t need the perfect week—just 10 minutes on purpose and a system that makes showing up easier than skipping.

Watch the conversation: [https://youtu.be/X6JZgV3Emd0]

Ep 2 : Former Athletes, Injuries & Identity: Sam & Peter on Showing Up Beyond PRs

Summary

Sam, a father of two and former GTS powerlifter, and Peter, a former D1 rower turned business owner, both know what it’s like to face the injury–recovery–restart cycle. In this 40-minute conversation, they share how coaching, community, and a shift in mindset helped them move past “all or nothing” and embrace fitness as a lifelong practice.

Episode Highlights:

• From athlete mindset to “never miss two days in a row”

• Why coaching removes bias and prevents setbacks

• Training as medicine: the mental health payoff of consistency

• Raising kids who watch and learn vs. carving time as a founder

• Redefining success: not just PRs, but total training days in a year

Memorable Moments

“Training is my medicine. If I do it, I’m good. If I don’t, it shows fast.” — Peter

“There’s no good time or bad time—you just have to prioritize it.” — Sam

“I’ve never missed a day here because of soreness or injury—that’s the difference with GTS.” — Peter

“You’re never truly starting over. All the work you’ve done is never lost.” — Sam

Ep 1 : Parents, Careers, and PRs: John & Sarah on Making Strength a Family Priority

John & Sarah on Making Strength a Family Priority

Quick Summary :

Busy careers, teenagers at home, and a calendar that never lets up—John (college coach) and Sarah (marketing exec) share how GTS helped them escape the start-stop cycle and make strength training a true family priority. We talk identity shifts (“I’m someone who shows up”), why coach-led structure beats DIY programs, and the culture at GTS: low-pressure, high-standards, and genuinely social. Sarah speaks to women 40+ about feeling welcomed, getting stronger without “class pressure,” and how lifting unlocked progress in yoga and life. John breaks down “training to be 80,” gentle accountability, and why consistency is better than hero workouts. We also riff on community streaks (never miss two days), “Daily Mile,” and team challenges inside our Circle group. Watch for real stories, practical takeaways, and the reminder that showing up—imperfectly—wins.

Episode Highlights:

• Coach-led structure > decision fatigue: “It took the mental load off and made progress predictable.”

• Identity shift: “I’m someone who shows up—even when it’s not perfect.”

• Women at GTS: welcoming, professional, and genuinely social (yes, brunch happens).

• “Training to be 80”: health as the real retirement plan.

• Family routine: Saturday lifts together, healthy accountability at home.

• Community momentum: streaks, the Daily Mile, and simple challenges that keep you moving.

Memorable Moments :

“GTS gave me structure and integrity in my training—I’m way stronger, and people notice.” — John

“I’m a girl boss who lifts. It changed my confidence at work, in yoga, and in life.” — Sarah

“The environment is low-pressure but high-standards—professional coaching without the hardcore posturing.” — John

“I’ve tried classes and trainers that left me injured or out of place. At GTS, I feel equal and supported.” — Sarah

Who This Is For:

Busy parents and working pros (30–55) who want consistent strength without starting over every few months. First-timers and former athletes welcome.