No fads, no filler. Training, nutrition, and the occasional hard truth from the coaches at Black Iron Athletics in Frisco, TX.
Steps are the easiest lever most people aren’t pulling. What ten thousand a day actually takes, why walking beats running for a lot of us, and what it means when the scale doesn’t move.
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Tight hips, tight hamstrings, a weak low back, and glutes that forgot their job. What all-day sitting does to desk workers, and what a coach did about his own.
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School is back and your mornings changed overnight. Why the twenty weeks between now and January are worth more than any resolution you’ll make on the first.
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Two surgeries, a health scare, and almost two years off training. What having an actual plan looked like — down 17 lb of fat, up 6 lb of muscle.
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Nothing on the board is random. Inside a ten-week cycle — linear progression, periodization, training maxes, and why the deload lands on back-to-school week.
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The one hour nobody can take from you. Why our 5:15am crew is the most consistent group in the gym, and how to become a morning person without hating it.
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Afghanistan, a broken back, a workout named for a Marine who died right behind him, and the Frisco gym it all built. Mike’s story, in his own words.
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What actually happens to your body after 40, why strength training is the answer, and how the approach changes from what you did at 22.
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The hardest part is walking in the door. Here’s exactly what happens after — from your free consultation through Foundations to your first group class.
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From $10 big-box deals to $200+ coaching gyms — what memberships actually cost in Frisco in 2026, including our own numbers, in writing.
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An honest XENOM Frisco review from a coach who was there. What the Decathlon of Fitness got right, where it can grow, and why it matters for the sport.
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How Black Iron Athletics incorporates bodyweight training into coached group classes. Pull-ups, muscle-ups, handstands, and more — all with expert coaching.
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XENOM is a new 10-event fitness competition launching its first-ever event at The Star in Frisco. A coach’s breakdown of the format, scoring, and what it means for athletes.
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Creatine is the most studied supplement in history — here’s why it should be in your daily routine.
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After over a decade as a CrossFit affiliate, we evolved into something better. Here’s why athletes are making the switch.
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The dedicated block is seasonal, but the snatch and clean and jerk live at Black Iron year-round — in our programming and on the open-gym platforms. Here’s how to train them.
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Sleds, ergs, sandbags, and running routes. Black Iron is a HYROX affiliate — official programming from HYROX HQ, in open gym seven days a week.
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Not all gyms are created equal. Here’s what to look for when choosing a gym that actually helps you reach your goals.
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New to strength training? Here’s everything you need to know to get started safely and see results.
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Both options have their benefits. Here’s how to decide which training style matches your goals and personality.
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Life happens. Here’s your no-judgment guide to getting back in the gym after time away.
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