Vanquish Newsletter July 6th

Steve Jarecki • July 6, 2026

"The goal is to wake up every morning and know that I can do better than I did yesterday."

- Alex Morgan


Achilles Week 6: Trust the Process 💪


We're officially in the heart of the Achilles cycle, and if you've been putting in the work, this is the week you'll start to feel it paying off.


Week 6 brings a fun lineup of workouts with names like "Loosely Defined," "Weak in the Knees," and "Wax On, Wax Off." While the names might make you laugh, the workouts will challenge your strength, endurance, and mental toughness. Expect plenty of grip-intensive work, squat variations, Olympic lifting, and conditioning pieces that reward smart pacing and consistent effort.


Don't be surprised if your forearms, legs, and lungs all get tested throughout the week. The goal isn't to be perfect—it's to stay moving, manage fatigue, and continue building confidence under pressure.


As always, every workout can be scaled to meet you where you are. Show up, trust your coaches, and trust the process. The fitness you're building now will pay dividends later in the cycle.


See you in class! 💙💛


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THE VANQUISH GAUNTLET IS COMING 💥


Grab a partner and get ready to throw down in our in-house summer competition.


Details:
• 📅 Date: July 25
• ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM start
• 👯‍♀️ Teams: Partner competition
• 🔥 Workouts: Released as we get closer


Expect high energy, great vibes, and a chance to test your fitness alongside your community.


Lock in your partner and sign up today.




🏆 When Did Youth Sports Become a Business?

 

Youth sports should be about kids—not maximizing profits. 


As the cost of youth sports continues to rise, more leagues and facilities are being purchased by investment firms looking to monetize every part of the experience. The result? Higher fees, more restrictions, and families paying more just to let their kids play.


At Vanquish, we believe sports are about building confidence, resilience, friendships, and lifelong habits—not just generating revenue. Let's keep the focus where it belongs: helping kids grow through movement, competition, and community. 💙



STOP TRAINING AROUND PAIN. FIX IT.


That shoulder that won’t quiet down.
Knees that hate squats.
Hips that feel locked no matter how much you stretch.


You don’t have to work around it anymore.


At Innovate Sports Medicine, Lara (your on-site Athletic Trainer + Gym Manager) will pinpoint the real issue, treat it, and give you a clear plan to keep training—without guessing or sitting on the sidelines.


No band-aids. No fluff. Just real answers and real progress.


If it’s been bothering you, it’s time to handle it. 💪


MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LARA



Show up. Put in the work. Let’s go. 💥


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