Gold's Gym Pocatello

😤 3 Things That Drive Trainers Crazy!

Coach Kaylee is calling out a few simple gym habits that can make a BIG difference for everyone sharing the gym:

🏋️ 1. Not Re-Racking Your Weights
If you can lift it, you can put it back! Leave the equipment ready for the next person.

🧼 2. Not Wiping Down Equipment
Nobody wants to inherit your workout sweat. 😅 Take a few seconds to clean the equipment when you're finished.

📋 3. Coming In Without a Plan
Wandering around wondering what to do next can make it harder to stay consistent and reach your goals. Having a plan keeps you focused and progressing.

Remember, gym etiquette is about being courteous to the people around you. Take care of the equipment, clean up after yourself, and leave the gym a little better than you found it.

And if you're tired of guessing your way through your workouts, having a trainer can help you build a plan and work toward the results you've been chasing for years.

👉 Come see Coach Kaylee and let's get you on the right track!

🏈 What am I training for?

Honestly? I’m not training for just one thing.

As a former Division 1 football player and a personal trainer, Coach Kodiak’s goal is to stay athletic, explosive, strong, and capable. His training includes Olympic lifts, strength work, agility, and explosive movements—all working toward one bigger goal: power.

Power is the ability to create force quickly, and it’s an important quality for athletes and everyday movement alike.

But there’s another reason he trains the way he does: he coaches athletes. He believes in practicing what he preaches, continuing to develop his own abilities so he can become a better coach and better serve the athletes he works with.

👉 So, what are YOU training for?

🏹🦌 TRAINER TIP: HOW TO PREPARE YOUR BODY FOR HUNTING

Hunting demands a lot from your body. You might be walking miles, climbing hills, stepping over uneven terrain, carrying your gear, and spending hours on your feet. Your training should prepare you for those demands—not just make you stronger in the gym.

Coach Kaylee recommends incorporating movements like:

💪 Rope Bicep Curls — build the arm strength you need for handling and carrying gear.
🛷 Sled/Tank Pushes — develop powerful legs and full-body strength.
🦵 Weighted Box Step-Ups — improve single-leg strength, balance, and stability for uneven terrain.
🏋️ Farmer Carries — train your grip, core, and carrying strength for those loaded hikes.
🔥 StairMaster — build the endurance for climbing and long days in the mountains.
🏹 Standing Cable Pulls — great for building the core and upper-body stability that can help with archery and maintaining a more stable shooting position.

Whether you're chasing an elk, deer, or just spending a long day in the mountains, build the legs, balance, stability, endurance, and carrying strength you'll actually use out there.

And since it's archery season… 🎯 come say hi to Coach Kaylee and swap some hunting stories this year! 🦌

💪 Coach Tracy: Why Strength Training Matters as We Age

Getting older doesn't mean you should stop lifting—it means strength training becomes even more important.

As we age, we experience sarcopenia, the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength. We can also see changes in bone density and metabolism. While aging is inevitable, becoming weaker and less capable doesn't have to be.

🏋️ Strength training is one of the best tools we have to fight back. It can help us maintain muscle, support bone health, improve joint stability, and preserve the strength we need for everyday life.

It can also play an important role in injury prevention. Stronger muscles and better stability can help your body handle the demands of everything from picking things up around the house to hiking, playing with your kids, and staying active.

When you're building your workout program, don't forget these 6 foundational movement patterns:

➡️ Push
➡️ Pull
➡️ Hinge
➡️ Squat
➡️ Core
➡️ Rotation

These movements give you a foundation for developing strength that transfers to real life.

And if you're thinking, “I have no idea how to put all of that together,” that's exactly what we're here for! 🙌

👉 Come see the Personal Training Department and let us help you build a program that fits your goals, abilities, and lifestyle.

It's never too late to start getting stronger.

Sometimes the hardest part of your workout is getting out of the car and walking through the doors. ❤️

Coach Ellie knows that feeling firsthand. Before she became a trainer, she had the same worries and concerns that many people experience when starting their fitness journey.

“Am I going to fit in?”
“Will people judge me?”
“What if I don't know what I'm doing?”

If that's you, we want you to know: you don't have to have it all figured out before you walk through those doors.

Take the first step. We'll be here with open arms, encouragement, and a team ready to help you along the way. 💪

You don't have to be confident to start. Sometimes, confidence comes after you start.

👉 Take that first step and come see us. We'd love to have you here!

🏃‍♀️ What am I training for?

Parenthood. ❤️

I'm not training just for a number on the scale or how I look in the mirror. I'm training so I can keep up with my kids.

For tag. For throwing the Frisbee. For running around the park. For getting down on the floor and actually playing instead of watching from the sidelines.

I want to be strong, capable, and energetic enough to say “I'm in!” when my kids ask me to play.

But more than that, I want to set the example that taking care of your body allows you to experience more life—not less.

Someday, I want my kids to look back and remember that Mom was right there with them, making memories and having fun. 💛

👉 What are YOU training for? It doesn't have to be a competition or a specific number. Maybe your reason is simply being able to do more of the things and spend more time with the people you love.