If you live in this part of New York, you already know the outdoors here are worth showing up for. We're surrounded by the Adirondacks, the Mohawk Valley, trails, rivers, and roads that beg to be explored. Whether you're hiking up to a summit, paddling a stretch of river, or grinding up a long bike ride, there's something about this region that pulls people outside. And if you want to actually enjoy those adventures instead of just surviving them, strength training is one of

If you’ve been around Axis for a while, you’ve probably noticed we say the word training way more than exercise. That’s on purpose. Most people use them like they mean the same thing, but they don’t and that difference is a big reason why some people actually get stronger and others just stay busy. Exercising is what most people are doing when they go to the gym. They show up, do some stuff that feels hard, maybe get a sweat going, and call it a good day. It might be jumping

April 1st through May 31st While on vacation I was thinking about my goals and how to achieve them. My goals are to continue gaining strength and building muscle but also burn some unwanted fat. I currently have some unhelpful habits when it comes to food choices and alcohol. To figure out my next step, I asked myself, “What would I tell a gym member who asked for my advice on how to lose body fat and continue to build strength and muscle without giving up all of the things t