Coach Blaze Thompson

03/18/2026

Strength Training, specifically with the barbell, is the fountain of youth.

Often I watch people look at the weight room with anxious eyes, even fear. The same fear that leads to a misstep or a fall that debilitates you. Starting where you're at building strength, creates longevity and resilience.

Get a Coach, learn how to lift weights and live longer stronger lives.

1 Rep at a Time

My parents are in their 80s and getting STRONGER! In this one-year-update of Rebuilding Mum & Dad, we document the remarkable progress they've made through s...

02/25/2026

Healing Magik 💜

My body work therapist is awesome. Intentional, professional, well-versed in the body, and brings a vast knowledge of essential oils and herbs that are mixed on site to enhance the experience.

Never had a better therapist.

02/24/2026

Monday Motivation

Stronger together ❤️

One of the things we love most about Monday Night Fitness is seeing husbands and wives training side-by-side.

Fitness isn’t about chasing a six-pack anymore… it’s about energy, longevity, and being able to enjoy life together.

Walking together. Traveling together. Playing with grandkids. Supporting each other.

And sometimes… sweating through the same workout 😄

Couples who train together don’t just get healthier — they build accountability, encouragement, and a shared routine that actually sticks.

That’s real strength.

Train for the season you’re in. One rep at a time.
ActiveLifestyle

02/20/2026

Bright Spot Friday! Coach Chris J Out Takes...

You've never met a better guy, tons of fun to be around and not the most comfortable in front of the camera when he knows it's recording.....

Enjoy this mashup of moments. 😜

Love this fella. Great coach, smartest guy in the room... Usually

02/15/2026

Just saw cut-off sleeveless shirts at Dick’s Sporting Goods for $40.
I’ve been doing custom sleeve removals for 30 years.
Expert craftsmanship. Precision cuts.
Come see me at the gym and I’ll hook you up… one sleeve at a time ✂️💪

02/08/2026

Ran the Heartbreaker relay marathon today. Coldest year yet—ice still on the lake, a few snow flurries along the way—but we ran strong and enjoyed every mile. Grateful for the guys who ran with me, and for the crew that showed up and shared the day. Good miles. Good people.

02/06/2026

🌟 Bright Spot Friday 🌟

Meet Ken.

Ken came to PurEnergy Fitness ready to finally work on himself—and he did exactly that through our Jumpstart Training Program. Over three months and 28 personal training sessions, Ken committed to the one, two, three:
✔️ one day a week planning his nutrition
✔️ two days a week (minimum) of strength training
✔️ three days a week of cardio
And he showed up. Every session. Every week. Even getting workouts in at home in the snow ❄️💪
The results?
➡️ 35 pounds down in three months
➡️ More energy, confidence, and momentum
➡️ A foundation built the right way
Ken is a perfect example of what happens when someone decides, “This season is for me.” He spent years building his career, sharpening his mind, and being available for his family—and now he’s intentionally investing that same dedication into his health.

Here’s the part I don’t want to miss: Ken is a lot of fun. Training him has been a joy. I’ve laughed, enjoyed the process, and genuinely looked forward to every session. He shows up as himself—real, positive, and awesome—and that makes the work not just effective, but meaningful. It’s a whole lot easier when you’re just who you are.

Proud of you, Ken. This is just the beginning. 🔥

02/03/2026

Lessons of Iron – Practice Deliberately

Last month we talked about doing the next right thing.
This month, we slow it down even more.
Iron teaches presence.
One rep at a time, the world disappears.
No past. No future. Just this breath, this movement, this moment.
When you chase the perfect rep — intentional, grounded, honest — you don’t just build strength on the outside. You build yourself from the inside out.
Throughout February, we’ll explore the lessons iron teaches us:
presence, goal setting, failure, love, and consistency.
Practice deliberately.
One rep. One choice. One moment at a time.

01/31/2026

Your Turn

Walk in the snow. ❄️

Cold has a way of cutting through the noise.
When the air hits your skin, there’s no room for yesterday or tomorrow—only right now.

Cold immersion (even something as simple as a walk in winter weather) invites the body to wake up. Breath deepens. The nervous system recalibrates. Inflammation calms. Dopamine and endorphins rise—not from chasing a high, but from meeting discomfort with presence.
There’s something powerful about choosing the cold instead of avoiding it.
You learn you don’t have to fight sensation.
You don’t have to panic.
You can breathe… and stay.
The cold teaches regulation.
It teaches resilience.
It teaches trust in your body’s ability to adapt.
It is not about toughness.
It’s about listening.

One step. One breath. One moment at a time.

Ignite your PurEnergy.

01/22/2026

Defeat Phone Neck 📱⚔️
Hours of looking down adds up.
Head forward. Shoulders rounded. Hips tight.
Posture suffers… and so does how you feel.
The fix isn’t complicated—but it does need to be consistent.

3 daily posture resets:
1️⃣ Doorway Chest Stretch
Opens the chest and shoulders.
Counters that collapsed, rounded position.
2️⃣ Couch Stretch
Your hips matter. Tight quads and psoas pull you into poor posture.
Open the hips → the spine stacks better → posture improves.
3️⃣ External Rotation + Chin Tuck (Combo Drill)
Strengthens the upper back, improves shoulder position, and reinforces proper neck alignment.
A few minutes a day can undo hours of phone time.
Stand taller.
Breathe better.
Win the battle one rep at a time. 👊