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POW! Gym is a premier training facility for adults, teens, athletes, and kids in Chicago. Check out our blog for tips about training, nutrition, fitness, and more!

POW! Gym Chicago Blogs

POW! Gym is a premier training facility for adults, teens, athletes, and kids in Chicago. Check out our blog for tips about training, nutrition, fitness, and more!

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Off-Season Performance Training for Spring Athletes

Off-Season Performance Training for Spring Athletes

Off-season training for spring athletes should begin in the fall.  Getting stronger and faster can be the variable that differentiates an athlete come spring season. The Parisi Speed School of Chicago offers a specialized program that develops speed and...

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Chicago Muay Thai Classes

Chicago Muay Thai Classes

POW! GYM Chicago offers the most diverse muay thai program in Chicago.  There are many great muay thai schools in Chicago that welcome beginners and fighters.  POW! GYM's program offers amazing muay thai classes as well as boxing, kickboxing, strength and...

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5 Performance Exercises for Volleyball Players

5 Performance Exercises for Volleyball Players

Parisi Speed & Performance Coaches can improve your volleyball player's skills by making them a better athlete.  Included are 5 exercises to improve speed and performance while significantly enhancing a volleyball player's skills and overall game. Here are...

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3 Mobility Exercises for Martial Artists

Mobility training is crucial for martial artists to mitigate injuries and enhance performance in several key ways:Improved Range of Motion (ROM): Martial arts techniques often require extensive flexibility and ROM. Regular mobility exercises help increase joint...

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Owner of POW! GYM, Katalin Talks About Self-Defense

In a world where personal safety is paramount, the need for effective reality-based self-defense skills cannot be overstated. However, not all self-defense techniques are created equal. If you want to learn how to defend yourself, you need to learn to fight back. For...

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Best Speed & Performance Dryland Training for Swimmers

Best Speed & Performance Dryland Training for Swimmers

Dryland training is an integral part of an Olympic swimmer’s program.  Athletes like Michael Phelps, Brad Tandy, Caeleb Dressel, Abbey Weitzeil, Siobhan Haughey, and Maggie Mac Neil dedicate many hours each week to dryland training. Using the Parisi Speed...

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