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Starke Squat Cycle October – December 2023 (Wendler 5-3-1)
Our two day a week squat cycle is following the Wendler 5-3-1 protocol. We will be performing front squats on Monday's and back squats on Thursdays one week, and front squats on Tuesday's and back squats on Friday's the following week. We will be alternating weeks...
2023 CrossFit Open
THE CROSSFIT OPEN 2023 3 WEEKS, 3 WORKOUTS FEBRUARY 16th - MARCH 6th Whether you’re new to us here at Starke or you are a seasoned competitor, the Open is fun for everyone. In more recent year the Open has grown and offers a lot of different options to participate....
It’s not your diet, it’s your mindset
I've worked with thousands of clients over the past two decades and I've seen it all. I've learned a lot and I've learned from mistakes. I've heard reasons for not succeeding, excuses, finger pointing and blame. I've seen transformations, success, growth, empowerment,...
From Bambi to Beast The transformation from athlete to coach and beyond…
From Bambi to Beast. The transformation from athlete to coach and beyond... About 5 years ago, I walked in the doors of Starke Strength and Conditioning with nothing more than nerves and low expectations. At the time I was playing club volleyball, soccer, running...
3…2…1… GO!!!
I love coaching group workouts. I love the atmosphere, I love the different ages shapes sizes and abilities. And I love that we are all here to challenge ourselves at our own levels. My favorite part of coaching a group workout is getting all of our members prepped...
“This Workout Is Too Hard” by Laurie Kraus
“This Workout is Too Hard” These words have been heard a lot lately in our gym. Not in a flippant way, like “Ugh, I can’t do this, it’s too hard” as the person is mid-way through a workout that is kicking their butt. More like “This workout is ridiculous. It’s...
Member Spotlight: Meet Derek Oryniak
Member Spotlight: Meet Derek Oryniak Meet Derek. Derek has been a member of Starke since January 2018. He started in a "New Year New You" challenge we put on. The challenge stopped and Derek did not. Watching Derek grow as an athlete over the past year has been...
La Coup du Voyageur Championship Saturday February 2nd
Do you love to lift? Who am I kidding, you wouldn't be here if you didn't... You might want to lift in the Coup du Voyageur Championship hosted by the Hercules Weightlifting Club Saturday, February 2nd REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SATURDAY JANUARY 26th Check out the...
Blog Post: Every Day Matters by Coach Laurie Kraus
Social media is everywhere these days, and there is certainly no shortage of fitness-related posts. If you're following social media then no doubt you have seen numerous posts about people who are accomplishing PRs, learning new movements and achieving big...
Member Spotlght: Meet Eric Kapilik
A few weeks back we posted a few photos of Eric’s transformation through his strength and conditioning journey here at Starke. Transformations don’t happen overnight but the hours, days, weeks, months and years that you put into it will add up. This young man puts in...
Member Spotlight: Meet Irene Wasilewski
We have some pretty amazing members here and want to share some of them with you. It's been sometime now that Irene Wasilewski has been turning coaches and members heads in class. It's impossible to miss her energy, determination, technical proficiency and last but...
Did you do the work, yes or no? by Paul Dyck
When I look at a subject, project, or goal I always ask myself if I could have done it better. Often I answer is yes a yes. Looking back it's always easier to assess how you would have done things differently. How you would have approached the situation differently or...
A TRAINING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
A clean, well-stocked gym with lots of amenities and super-friendly people to greet you. Caring, committed coaches who are dedicated to your success. Honestly, you won’t find a better box than Starke Strength & Conditioning in West St Paul / Winnipeg, where your new fitness family awaits you. Sign up for your choice of specialty classes, or work one-on-one—regardless of your preference, we’ve got everything you need to meet your training goals. Come train with us and you’ll never look back.