Startups are at the forefront of innovation, driving change across various industries with fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies. These emerging companies are not only disrupting traditional markets but also creating new opportunities and transforming the way we live and work. What makes these startups successful, and what can we learn from their journeys? As a part of this series, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Olya Schaefer, the Founder and COO of The Athleticus. Olya spent 12 years in software development, mostly at start ups, and has brought a start up mentality to her personal training business in St. Petersburg, Florida. Focusing on core app dev principles like failing fast, Olya and her team built a successful personal training business from the ground up. You can read the full article by Dina Aletras on Medium.com
What Happens If You Skip Weight Lifting for a Month or Two?
Have you ever taken a little break from the gym and wondered, “What’s going to happen to my muscles?” Maybe you went on vacation. Or work got super busy. Maybe you just felt tired and needed a rest. And that’s okay! Life happens. But today, I want to gently talk to you about what really goes on when we skip weight lifting for a few weeks—or even a couple of months.
Don’t worry—this isn’t a post meant to make you feel bad. It’s here to help you understand how your body works and what you can do to stay strong and healthy for life. Ready? Let’s lift our minds (and later, our weights)!