Newman Performance and Wellness

Newman Performance and Wellness Located Des Moines/Altoona, IA • Optimizing human movement • Personal Training & Performance Coaching
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02/22/2026

🔥Your self talk is either a wall or a weapon
🔥What you say becomes what you believe
🔥What you believe becomes what you do

Talk to yourself in a way that helps you to become the type of person you want to be.

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” -Philippians 4:8

02/21/2026

Shoutout to this stud!! Kid is a natural athlete. He’s been putting in WORK the past few weeks and got a couple more in this week. He’s getting faster & is such a great listener + extremely coachable - LET’S GOOOO 💪🏼😤🔥

7 things you can’t do in heaven - I look back on these notes often from a sermon I heard years ago to try & remind mysel...
02/20/2026

7 things you can’t do in heaven - I look back on these notes often from a sermon I heard years ago to try & remind myself that God wants us to CHOOSE obedience. Even when it’s hard…

Welcome Emma & Kayson!! Had a blast meeting these two last night. Emma is a wrestler & plays rugby - Kayson plays baseba...
02/20/2026

Welcome Emma & Kayson!! Had a blast meeting these two last night. Emma is a wrestler & plays rugby - Kayson plays baseball & basketball. Looking forward to helping them learn how to move their bodies better & more efficiently as athletes while developing a more elite mindset + resiliency 😤💪🏼✈️

Don’t forget that we offer a discounted rate for siblings, friends, teammates, spouses, etc. who want to train together! This is a great option for busy families with multiple kids to save a trip & use your time efficiently 💯

02/18/2026

Getting this stud ready for his state swim meet this weekend 😤 good luck, Wyatt!! Swim fast bud👊🏼🏊🏼

Shoulder mobility isn’t optional—it’s foundational. Whether you’re throwing, pressing, swimming, or striking, optimal shoulder range of motion improves power transfer, enhances technique, and reduces injury risk. Strong is good. Strong and mobile is elite. Unlock your movement, protect your performance, and play longer. 💪🏼

Came across this quote the other day by Plato and I felt compelled to share because of how true it is in my opinion toda...
02/17/2026

Came across this quote the other day by Plato and I felt compelled to share because of how true it is in my opinion today more than ever. Evil is rampant in our world because sinful men are afraid of the light. It then reminded me of another quote from a book that shaped my life more than any other book I’ve read.

“Every man carries a wound. I have never met a man without one. No matter how good your life may have seemed to you, you live in a broken world full of broken people.”

-Wild at Heart by John Eldridge

Jesus Saves. He is the way, the truth, & the life.
John 3:16

02/17/2026

Shoutout to this girl up & at em’ before the rooster this morning working to get better 😤 worked on rotational power + explosiveness 🥎 along w/ strength, speed & plyometrics 💯🚀💪🏼 watch out for this girl this summer!!

02/16/2026

85 pounds down.

Morgan isn’t just a client — she’s my neighbor and was my VERY first client before I even technically opened my doors. Watching her transformation has been nothing short of incredible.

She’s lost weight before… but like so many people, it always came back.

The difference this time?
➡️ Consistent strength training
➡️ Building muscle (which helps your body burn more calories all day long and function more efficiently)
➡️ Accountability with a personal trainer

So many people ask, “Why do I need a trainer? Can’t I just do it on my own?”

Truthfully? We all can do a lot of things on our own. But consistency is hard. Life gets busy. Motivation fades. Old habits creep back in.

Sometimes accountability is the missing piece of the puzzle.

Morgan didn’t just lose 85 pounds — she built strength, confidence, and habits that LAST. She’s kept it off because she committed to the process and stayed consistent even when it wasn’t easy.

Let this be your reminder:
You do not have to stay stuck where you are.
You are not behind.
And every single day is a new opportunity to start over.

If you’re feeling stuck and need accountability + guidance in the right direction, I’d love to help you.

📧 newmanperformanceandwellness@gmail.com
☎️ 515-494-0187

Your transformation could be next. 💪

02/15/2026

1 for every day of the year 💪🏼🙌🏼💯

“for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” -2 Timothy 1:7

02/15/2026

Warm welcome to Brody - had his 1st session today!! He’s looking to work on speed + a majority of focus on strength. He has very little experience lifting which excites me as it provides the opportunity to light a fire that lasts a lifetime! 😤

Having kids train isn’t always about performance. It’s about teaching them that doing hard things creates resilience that overflows into every area of your life. It’s also about the importance of moving their bodies & prioritizing their own personal health as a lifestyle 💪🏼💯 LET’S GOOO 🔥

02/13/2026

Young man was putting in WORK last night 😤😮‍💨 threw some lateral explosiveness drills at him along with working on quick feet ⚡️

Training quick feet increases overall speed by enhancing the nervous system's ability to fire muscles faster, boosting acceleration, and reducing ground contact time. It improves coordination, agility, and balance, allowing for faster changes of direction, better, more efficient strides, and improved reaction times in sports.

02/12/2026

🔥 READ CAPTION 4 SOME HOT TAKES 🔥

Commitment has no finish line.
You don’t “arrive” at discipline. You live it.

Training your body isn’t a 12-week challenge — it’s a lifestyle. A daily decision. A quiet war.

Why don’t we hear more sermons on gluttony or health in general?
Why is overindulgence normalized but discipline mocked?
Why is honoring your body called “vain,” but neglecting it called “relatable”?

I’m no theologian. But I do know the enemy comes to lie, steal, kill, and destroy — and he’s subtle.
He doesn’t always show up with chaos.
Sometimes he shows up with convenience. With sugar. With addiction. With comfort.

Overindulgence. Food addiction. Chronic illness. Self-hate.
That’s not just physical. That’s spiritual warfare.

The body is a temple. (1 Corinthians 6:19–20)
Not a storage unit. Not a landfill. A dwelling place.

And if my Father’s Spirit lives here,
why wouldn’t I train it, strengthen it, steward it well?

Call me extreme.
Call me dramatic.
But I refuse to believe the quiet destruction of bodies and confidence through food and laziness is accidental.

Commitment has no finish line.
Pick up the weights.
Go for the walk.
Put down the excess.

Honor God with your body.

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