Nutrition Archives - The Endurance Factory

15
Jun
2019

The Company You Keep

I spent 4 days a few weeks ago in Chicago at the Two Brain Business Summit. It’s a meeting of the minds for gym owners and coaches. It was an amazing group of entrepreneurs and fitness coaches from all over the world. There were 400 people total in attendance from 4 continents (North America, Europe, […]

3
Mar
2019

Consistency Builds Success

“Success isn’t always about greatness, its about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” -Dwayne Johnson When is the last time you DIDN’T go “all in” on a bad thing? Like that cheat meal. Or when you turned off the alarm, 4 days in a row, instead of getting up to hit […]

28
Feb
2019

Food for Comfort

3 Ways to Determine if you are Actually Hungry, #2 is the best. By Renee Gunn, MS, RDN, LD I could safely argue that one of the most powerful substances in this world is food. You might disagree, but hear me out. Food is a basic necessity for life. It brings people together and unites […]

The Endurance Factory

5.0

Mary Robinson Duckhorn

2019-08-03T00:23:32+0000

Great Coaches. Fun and supportive community.

Bryan Hepworth

2019-04-17T17:36:59+0000

This is a awesome gym. Good people, good atmosphere, no one gets left behind in a workout. The coaches are the best always pushing to your hardest.

Alex Bardakh

2019-03-27T19:59:27+0000

If you want to get motivated and even addicted to getting healthier while having fun and getting better each day then stop thinking and come check this place out. The coaches Ken and Tiffany are pros pros and they simply care about each person here and you will feel it, not a cliche. See you there!read more

Simon Hodson

2019-03-19T01:05:58+0000

One of the best gyms I have ever been a part of. The workouts and people are amazing and if your training to do a spartan race or even just get fit and healthy look no further. I drive all the way from alexandria to do classes hereread more

Adam Wood

2018-12-04T22:34:46+0000

This gym has everything you are looking for! Ken and Tiffany are extremely knowledgeable and they are always willing to help with form or any other questions you may have. The classes are tough, but you receive motivation from the coaches and the other people taking the class. I can't remember the last time someone finished a workout alone, not because everyone goes the same pace, but because the people who finish early jump in and do extra reps. It's a small gym that provides a family atmosphere!read more

Ashley Smith

2018-11-18T01:28:17+0000

The Endurance Factory is a community of incredible human beings. My husband and I originally joined to prepare for a Spartan Trifecta, but it didn’t take us long to realize we would be here for much longer. Ken and Tiffany are incredible coaches who genuinely care for their athletes. It is a welcoming atmosphere where all are pushed to succeed. They work with people at levels and points of their fitness journey. If you have a goal and are willing to work hard they will be behind you 200%.read more

Andres Antonio Carriedo

2018-10-22T01:33:41+0000

This gym is family owned and operated and the family vibe resonates through the building's pores (yes, cinder blocks and drywall have pores). When you come in, you are welcomed not by a sales pitch, but by coaches who genuinely want to help you get stronger and more confident. Like many of the people who joined The Endurance Factory, I was looking for a place to train for Obstacle Course Races. If that's your thing, this place is perfect. I had a goal to do the Spartan Trifecta in 2018, but I also wanted to do fewer burpees in races. Both Ken Peluso and Tiffany Palmer are world class obstacle course racers who love to coach and pass their knowledge on. The Boot Camp classes are varied and challenging for all levels. I started out pretty out of shape and have worked my way into being pretty fit over the course of the year. Even with the loss of 25 lbs. I describe the classes the same way. They're challenging, but doable. Ken and Tiffany don't let you dog it or fail. They get the most out of everyone. There are tons of gyms in the area. Many of them have great coaches who will help you get stronger and give you personal attention. However, for me, four things set The Endurance Factory apart from most of those gyms. First, the owner, Ken Peluso, is my coach. He knows my race schedule, my injury history, my targets and goals. He knows how to get me where I want to go. All I need to do is show up and put in the work. Second, the gym is welcoming and family oriented. Everyone is welcome. Kids can train with their parents or hangout with the other children while their parents workout. Experienced racers workout beside and encourage first timers and non racers. The regulars are friendly and everyone is welcomed their first few classes. Third, we all work hard, but we also have fun. Tiffany Palmer is an elite obstacle course racer and one of the coaches. She pushes us hard in class, but she incorporates games to make the workouts more fun. Fourth, the gym also hosts potluck cookouts and has added perks to the membership package like Sunday morning Yoga classes and meal plan options. These are things that members want and ask for. They aren't just read or heard and "taken into consideration." They get done. I'd never been one for strength training before joining The Endurance Factory. Lifting weights is a new thing for me. I joined on Opening Day because Ken didn't get pushy with his sales pitch. He told me what he planned to deliver to members and showed me how I could benefit from the facilities. That was good enough for me to give it a try. It's now 10 months later and Ken has delivered on everything that he said that the gym would be. He's also been a great coach who has helped me through injuries and in the process helped me build confidence in my abilities. And I'm not the lucky, special one. Everyone at The Endurance Factory gets "the lucky special one" treatment.read more

Alison Haase

2018-08-31T15:52:56+0000

The in-house trainers and equipment are dope!!! Must visit!

Len Ware

2018-08-01T01:52:01+0000

Victoria Flaherty

2018-07-12T02:12:21+0000

Love everything about the endurance factory! Ken and Tiffany are always pushing me to work harder and be a better person each and every day. Ever since joining I have been able to accomplish any goal I have set for myself with their help and motivation. I would reccomend this gym for any fitness level out there!read more

Jeremy Salz

2018-07-07T00:44:42+0000

Just started last Monday and I'm loving it. Both Ken and Tiffany are great. All the people you work out with encourage and cheer you on. It makes working out fun.read more

Nina Ullrich

2018-07-05T18:12:29+0000

I am not a member yet but thats not to say i wont join in the future. I went to a drop im class and it was beyond great. I go to the gym about 4 or 5 times a week .... but struggle to sometimes...... find cardio workouts that dont bore me and ones where I can use weights. The owner was very nice and helpful and so were the other members. I will try to come back in the future.read more

Phillip Szabo

2018-04-30T03:36:28+0000

A group of friends and I were looking for a place to build fraternity and to be physically challenged. When I learned about the Endurance Factory, I signed us all up for a 2 hour training session with Tiffany Palmer. Our expectations were exceeded at every level! With Tiffany's experience and great personality, and all of the cool equipment, we pushed the limits of our physical bodies and strengthened our brotherhood at the same time by encouraging each other every step of the way. It was an excellent experience. Thank you!read more

Tonya Sutherland-Petty

2018-04-14T15:23:24+0000

Awesome place and people for a great workout ! Defiantly geared towards OCR racing ��

Sarah Spicer Jacobs

2018-03-25T21:22:56+0000

The people and the community at the Endurance Factory is what really makes this place. The coaches care so much about your progress, your safety, and helping you meet (and surpass) your goals! Every time I come into the gym I know I am going to leave exhausted, with a smile on my face. It also has a huge range in terms of equipment. I’ve been to a lot of gyms but none feel quite like this adult jungle gym. I cannot say enough good things about this place �read more

Sanford Chris Collins

2018-02-20T01:14:26+0000

The Endurance Factory is a pretty cool place and the only true obstacle course racing gym I could find in the area. Ken is a cool guy and won't give you a high-pressure sales pitch. You can do month-to-month or choose a long-term contract for a lower monthly rate. During my 4 month search for a gym, I got really tired of other gyms pressuring me to lock into long-term contracts and upgrade to their personal training, specialty classes, etc. Ken just invited me to check out the gym, asked me what I was looking for and showed me what they have to offer. Very laid back, no pressure. Being an OCR athlete, Ken really knows his stuff and he's stocked the gym with everything you need to train for OCR racing. I usually take the 6 AM SGX class lead by Tiffany, which is always challenging but fun. She pushes us hard but knows our limits. She too is a world-class OCR racer, so it's pretty cool that I get to learn from the best. All the members I've met are super friendly and supportive of each other during the workouts. All in all, it's a great place! Given the small class size and the attention I get, it's a bargain for the price.read more

Jackie Spicer

2018-02-16T00:47:52+0000

Sue Pearson Modica

2018-02-13T12:32:49+0000

This gym is awesome! The classes are well planned and the open gym so much fun! It's obvious Ken and Tiffany truly love what they do. They are encouraging and motivating and ready to help you meet your goals. The atmosphere is so uplifting and positive. It's fun to see not just the coaches but members cheering on each other as they make their first rope climb, get further on the monkey bars or simply perfect their push ups. If you haven't checked out the Endurance Factory you are missing out!read more

Tylor Tarantino

2018-01-20T02:17:22+0000

Great facility, Great layout of the obstacles and training equipment and love the coaching staff and how they help you with obstacle course training.

Stacey Brown

2018-01-17T23:46:44+0000

I've been training with both Ken & Tiffany for a little while now, & I am so glad I found the Endurance Factory! They both genuinely care about me & my progress. They push me without judging or disheartening me (I think we've all had *that* trainer before... �). I always feel welcome & supported by not only Ken & Tiffany, but everyone else in the classes too. They help me modify exercises if I'm having issues with my long-standing injuries or if it's just a little past my current capability, and no one makes me feel bad or judged. I'm working harder than I've ever worked before, I love it, & am proud of the results I'm seeing already. I feel very lucky to have found a gym & coaches who have helped turn this Squishy Arts Nerd into an Athletic Arts Nerd. This is a great place to be & I really recommend it!read more

Justin Dorr

2018-01-16T19:46:31+0000

The class was awesome, but the open gym after is a ton of fun. If there are specific obstacles that you want to practice, the Endurance Factory has them, and if they don't, you had better believe that they'll figure out a way to install them. Can't wait to go back and try to scale that wall.read more

Sandra Johnson Matia

2018-01-13T18:59:24+0000

Katherine Regan

2018-01-05T19:32:07+0000

Sarah Ann

2017-12-23T18:39:29+0000

Ricky Windsor

2017-11-30T03:54:05+0000

Spartan, OCR, Killer Workout or just want an Grown-ups Playground this is the place!! Certified SGX, PT, and super cool guy Ken is there to get you over, through, and even under the barriers to reaching your fitness goals.read more

Dominic Maurice

2017-10-21T22:06:28+0000

Candy Rose

2017-09-23T20:22:22+0000

Coming from zero knowledge of my inner beast mode this place definitely help me find it. I learned how to keep feeding the endurance I need to push beyond my limits. This is my happy place all thanks to AMAZING trainer Ken.read more

Eileen Lehrfeld Levitt

2017-09-23T20:06:47+0000

Really cool place. Once it's done it's going to look amazing.

Jody Lamberti

2017-09-22T11:56:46+0000

Thomas Kidwell

2017-08-28T20:28:48+0000

Slagle Angelina

2017-08-22T18:17:37+0000

Kelsey Childs

2017-08-22T13:51:49+0000

Mike Kaplan

2017-07-10T20:26:31+0000

The Endurance Factory and Ken have the ability to raise/refine your OCR skills and fitness level in a short period of time. Working with The Endurance Factory is a decision you will never regret!!read more

Miranda Riley

2017-07-10T18:40:21+0000

It's easy to find a trainer who can lead you through a workout session. What isn't easy, is finding a coach who will push you past your limits not only physically, but mentally as well. Ken Peluso knows what it means to endure. He knows how to tap into your inner athlete and competitor and he will make sure he conditions you, body and mind, to conquer the goals that you set for yourself. If you tell him that you want to accomplish something, guaranteed he'll get you there, just as long as you put in the work. His workouts are fun, out of the box, and they will keep you guessing. You'll find yourself trying to predict what he'll throw at you next. Like, literally. He actually may start throwing things at you. We all know that sometimes the hardest moments actually happen outside of the gym and Ken is always ready and available to offer his overabundance of knowledge and most importantly, his friendship. I have never worked with a coach like Ken before and I promise that neither have you.read more

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