TNT Strength Oakland

TNT Strength Oakland Evidence-based strength trainers helping you maximize your strength safely in less than one hour a week.

12/04/2025

Fast doesn’t always mean strong. 💥

Even though cheetahs are built for speed, humans don’t activate fast-twitch fibers just by moving quickly.

Fast-twitch recruitment comes from:

🦁 High force
🦁 Deep fatigue
🦁 High effort
🦁 Max internal tension

Not from speed alone.

So on this World Wildlife Conservation Day, here’s the reminder:

You’re not a cheetah — you don’t build strength by going “as fast as possible.”

You build strength by creating force, staying controlled, and training with purpose.

Full blog — link in bio.

11/27/2025

This season, is a reminder to be grateful for the most important part of your fitness journey 🍂

✅ your individuality

Your body has its own blueprint — your genetics — and that’s not something to fight. It’s something to work with. 💪

Our newest blog breaks down why two people can follow the exact same workout and still get completely different results… and why that’s absolutely normal.

Train smarter, recover better, and stop chasing someone else’s blueprint.

📚 Read the full breakdown at tntstrength.com

11/23/2025

Happy ! ☕️

Whether it’s pre-workout fuel or just that extra kick to get moving, espresso = energy for your day. 💪

11/21/2025

You don’t grow when you train — you grow when you recover. 💥

And since today is National Absurdity Day, here’s the absurd truth:

Most people train hard… but recover terribly. 😅

Active recovery isn’t inactivity. It’s walking, mobility, good food, deep sleep, and stress relief — the exact things your body needs to come back stronger.

At TNT Strength, we teach our clients that recovery isn’t the opposite of training — it’s the other half of it.

Want to know exactly what to do on your non-training days?

Our latest blog breaks it all down— link in bio!

11/16/2025

Whether it’s a neighborhood trail, a local park, or a scenic viewpoint, hiking is one of the simplest ways to boost your health — especially if you’re over 40.

Just 30–60 minutes on a trail can:
🌿 Improve cardiovascular health
🧠 Reduce stress and mental fatigue
❤️ Support longevity through low-impact movement

Plus… it’s a great way to reconnect with nature and unplug from the noise.

👉 Tag a friend you’d take on your next hike!

11/13/2025

💪 There’s no such thing as true “muscle isolation.”

Even when you’re targeting one area, your body’s working as a team — stabilizers, synergists, and neural networks all pitching in.

And since today is , here’s your reminder: kindness works the same way.

Every small action — just like every muscle fiber — adds up to something powerful.

Train with purpose. Move with awareness. And remember: strength and kindness both start from connection. 💥

👀 Read the full blog at TNTStrength.com (link in bio).

11/11/2025

🎖️ This Veterans Day, we salute the strength, dedication, and sacrifice of our veterans. 🇺🇸

At TNT Strength, we believe building health, resilience, and fitness is another way to honor that service.

Whether you served or support someone who did, training your body, fueling your wellness, and staying strong are acts of gratitude.

👉 Push-ups. Pull-ups. Purpose.
Take today to appreciate the strong men and women who protected our freedom—and commit to protecting your own health in return.

11/07/2025

🚶‍♂️ Rucking is everywhere — from Rockridge trails to Lake Merritt walks. But here’s the truth: walking with a weighted pack isn’t a magic shortcut to strength.

Coach TAKU breaks down what rucking does and doesn’t do for your bones, joints, and long-term fitness — plus how to use it safely.

💪 Real strength still comes from resistance training — but rucking can complement your routine if you do it right.

📖 Read the full blog: [link in bio]

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from TNT Strength! 💪👻

Whether you’re lifting weights or lifting candy bars, stay strong and have a safe, spooky night!

10/30/2025

Olympic lifts look epic — like fitness magic spells 🧙‍♂️✨

But here’s the spooky truth… 👻

You do not need to sn**ch and slam barbells to get strong.

For most adults (especially 40+), Olympic lifts bring:

❌ higher injury risk
❌ steep learning curve
❌ lots of time practicing technique

Meanwhile, controlled strength training brings:

✅ strength that protects you for life
✅ safer joint-friendly progress
✅ efficient workouts for busy adults

Don’t get haunted by unnecessary lifts 👻

🔗 New blog live — link in bio!

10/24/2025

🚫 There’s no such thing as “cardio.”

Every rep. Every breath. Every lift.
Your heart and lungs are always working.

At TNT Strength Oakland, we show our Rockridge community that strength training is the most complete form of conditioning — building your heart, lungs, muscles, bones, and connective tissue all at once. 💪

Forget “cardio days.” Your strength work is your cardio.

💡 Read our latest blog to learn why real conditioning comes from load, effort, and recovery — not endless running.
🔗 Link in bio.

10/17/2025

🌍 World Food Day Reminder: What you eat fuels how you move.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro help with weight loss — but without strength training (and enough protein), you risk losing valuable muscle too.

💡 The TNT Strength combo for long-term success:
1️⃣ Lift smart (2 full-body workouts/week)
2️⃣ Eat enough protein to protect lean mass
3️⃣ Recover and rebuild

This World Food Day, celebrate food that fuels strength — not just calorie cuts.
🍳🥩🍗

Read our latest blog to see how nutrition + training = results that last.

🔗 Link in bio!

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