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Starting Strength Stories | March 14, 2024

Made famous by a mouse, Orlando is home to Florida’s first Starting Strength Gym. Starting Strength Orlando has established itself by introducing the "stronger is better" culture to Central Florida. They have a strong family feel that has grown organically, with some great stories to tell about their journey.


Starting Strength Stories | February 29, 2024

Katie, a retired law enforcement officer, was involved in a severe motorcycle accident over three years ago, which left her with vertigo and a vestibular condition. She had to remain seated to avoid experiencing symptoms. John Dowdy made some modifications to help with her dizziness, and thanks to Starting Strength Boise, Katie has seen a significant improvement in her quality of life. She can now move around freely and is not confined to a chair!


Starting Strength Stories | February 15, 2024

Pharmacist and mother Aimee Kraus enjoys strength training because it allows her to measure her mental and physical capabilities against herself. After experiencing a second miscarriage, Aimee decided to prioritize fitness, and her doctor recommended Starting Strength Plano. Despite having psoriatic arthritis, Aimee has experienced significant improvement in her mobility through training.


Starting Strength Stories | January 04, 2024

Tammy and her son Jacob Tenace, who are part of Starting Strength Tampa, discuss how Jacob persuaded Tammy to begin strength training. Tammy had arthritis and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia because doctors could not figure out what was causing her pain. Initially, Tammy had reservations, thinking it might be just another fad or typical gym, but she soon saw evidence to the contrary as she experienced improvements and gains in her strength and her pain was gone!


Harilaos Fafutis, SSC | January 01, 2024

Discover how John trained in a black iron gym instead of peacefully walking in the park. This video will immerse you in John's mindset transformation when he embraced vigorous physical training by incorporating weightlifting into his weekly routine. From health improvements to a renewed sense of vitality, John shares his experience, proving it's never too late to start a more active and fulfilling life. 




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