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Some people will tell you to never look back. I, however, think it’s important to remember how you got somewhere. After all, part of life is enjoying the journey. If you don’t look back on the missteps you made, how can you ensure you won’t make them again? Three years. It has been three years, but… Read more

For a while, I’ve felt like I’m in “Fitness Limbo”. This is a state of mind that has caused me to get off track from my objectives. Fitness Limbo is this weird scenario I’ve found myself in. When I lived in Connecticut, fitness meant a small studio with some coaches that were really invested in… Read more

A mulligan on #SquatDay went great. Well rested, well fed… pushing hard to improve. Committed to the process. #untamedphoenix #crunchlife @crunchrva #fitnessgoals #swolenerd #liftingnerd #jacked2018 #WhatsYourCrunchTime #bodybuilding #program5 #PhoenixSupersoldier #fattofit #transformationinprogress #beastification #musclebear #💪 #🐻 A post shared by Ben Hoppe (@untamedphoenixz) on Aug 5, 2018 at 9:31am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js The great thing about lifting… Read more

Beginning Monday, I will begin #PhoenixHAM. It’s time to get hardcore. New program begins Wednesday, cardio and HIIT regularly scheduled this week.  Read more

I’ve completed the first twelve weeks of working with my new coach and my new emphasis on a bodybuilding style to lifting. After two year of losing a ton of fat and powerlifting, it was definitely a big change. I had to build more muscle endurance. “You’re strong, but you lack endurance,” my new coach… Read more

The fitness industry loves to sell the idea “Fit at 40”. The truth is, everyone can get fit at any age. Don’t let your age slow you down, and don’t fall for the idea that you need a special program to be fit at 40. Do you, and do it well, and you’ll achieve your… Read more