Starting a fitness journey can feel… uncomfortable. Not because you’re incapable—but because you’re walking into something new, unfamiliar, and often intimidating. Most people don’t actually struggle with effort.They struggle with where to start, how to start, and how to keep showing up. And that’s where the right environment makes all the difference. A Different Kind of Start At AMPT, we don’t expect you to come in “in shape.” In fact, most people don’t. They come in: Busy A little...

If you’ve ever asked,“How many days per week should I be working out?” You’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we hear from people getting started—or trying to get back on track. But here’s the honest answer: It depends. Not in a vague or unhelpful way, but in a way that actually leads to better and more sustainable results.

One of the most common questions we hear is: “Can I lose weight and gain muscle at the same time?” The honest answer is… sometimes. When someone is new to strength training, their body can often do both for a short period of time. When muscles are stimulated in a new way, the body can build a bit of muscle while body fat decreases. But after that initial phase, it becomes much harder to pursue both goals at the same time. That’s because of something called energy balance. What Is Energy...