Iron Village

04/02/2026

Now that the Iron Village Partner Commitment Challenge has wrapped up, I just want to take a moment to recognize what a great six weeks it’s been.

What we saw wasn’t just people completing workouts or checking boxes—we saw consistency, accountability, and real commitment show up day after day. This challenge was designed to go beyond the gym, and the teams all delivered!

- Showed up consistently (week 1)
- Made better nutrition choices (week 2)
- Moved more outside of our workouts (week 3)
- Prioritized recovery and mindset (week 4)
- Most importantly—the teams supported each other (week 5)

Week 5 especially stood out—seeing members go out of their way to lift each other up, welcome new people in, and contribute to the culture here was something special for me to see.

And now...drum roll....the winning duo...a big congrats to BRYN AND AVERY! The dynamic sister duo took home the big cash prize! It was that "steps week" that really put them over the top. Congratulations to you both.

03/30/2026

Quick clip from our Rower Basics workshop - early layback

Thanks to everyone who came out to our 'Rower Basics' workshop on Saturday. We covered a lot of information in 90 minutes.

- Proper Rowing Sequence
(answer: legs --> back --> arms)

- The Drive phase (think "woof")

- The Recovery (think "meow")

- Damper Settings (cranking it to 10 isn't the answer)

- Monitor Basics

- Drills
Pick drill, reverse pick drill, feet out drill

- Drag Factor and Force Curve tests

- Strength Training for rowing

Like I said, A lot of info! Be on the lookout for our next workshop announcement soon.

03/25/2026

At Iron Village, it’s not just about the programming and hard workouts - it’s about the people who show up, day after day, put in the work, and bring this place to life.

Your effort, your energy, your consistency…that’s what makes this community different.

The coaches here don’t take that lightly. We appreciate you. And we are proud to be part of this IV family with you.

And huge props to Mr. Andy...he is available for motivational speaking gigs. Please reach out to his team directly. Thanks Andy!

🙌🙌

03/08/2026

Let's re-meet our awesome coaches!

We have an amazing crew here, all with solid experience and unique backgrounds. We are lucky to have such a special team.

Jon
Yvette
Mike
Nick
Justin
Rick
Josh
Kieran

And, of course, our head of Security and "the bosses".

03/06/2026

Are you showing up and going through the motions?!

I suppose you're "beating everyone on the couch"...but is your current effort level really helping you achieve any of your goals?

Step 1. Show up
Step 2. Put in the effort

You've got to put in the work if you want to drive adaptation in the body and make some positive changes.

Here are 12 IV members showing you what showing up and putting in real effort looks like. Be like these folks.

02/26/2026

Where in the world is Iron Village?!

IV members - travelled outside of the 01915 and got some Village gear on? Snap some pics and send them our way. We love to see the double spikes out in the world!

We've had folks all over the world! Nepal. India. Dubai. Bahrain. Italy. Let's keep it going!

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

Meet Kieran!

Join us in welcoming Kieran Mackay to the IV community! Coming in with a background in personal training, group fitness, and sports performance, Kieran has a wealth of knowledge and is an awesome addition to the team.

We asked Kieran some hard-hitting questions:
1. Favorite exercise - Zercher Squats

2. Favorite activity outside the gym - Beach, hiking & camping, cooking

3. You go to your favorite restaurant, what are you ordering - Bacon cheeseburger & sweet potato fries

4. One thing you are grateful for - My girlfriend Kim and my dog Jack

5. What's one thing folks might not know about you - My mom is from the Netherlands and I love to visit

I was put on this earth to help people take control of their bodies & become more confident in themselves. Looking good, moving well, and becoming more resilient for life’s challenges are the pillars of my approach to fitness. In my opinion there is nothing more rewarding than helping someone build a strong body and mind. I hope I can help demystify the confusing world of health by creating a simple but challenging environment for my clients to progress in.

Be sure to introduce yourself to Kieran when you see him at the gym! 🙌

02/24/2026

Geez I ramble a lot! Sorry about that.

The goal was to "briefly" chat about our current program happening here at IV.

If you don't feel like listening to me for 8 minutes (I'll tighten these up!) here's a breakdown:
Monday - hip hinge, press, lunges, hip mobility
Tuesday - zone 2-3 recovery focus
Wednesday - pullups, squats, rows, short high-intensity cardio
Thursday - zone 2-3
Friday - partner "fun"

Another option --> come on in and try out a class!!

The moral of the story; have a plan. Stop going to the gym and just going through the motions on the same 3 machines you use every time you are there. Follow a results-driven, periodized program that pushes you towards your goals.