Vanquish Newsletter July 20th
"The only impossible journey is the one you never begin."
— Tony Robbins
๐ Week 8: Achilles Cycle × CrossFit Games Week
We've made it to Week 8 of the Achilles Cycle, and we're finishing it in style with one of the most exciting weeks of the year—CrossFit Games Week!
Every workout this week is inspired by iconic events from CrossFit Games history, giving you the chance to experience the style of training seen on the sport's biggest stage while remaining fully scalable for every athlete. Throughout the week, you'll take on everything from the legendary 2012 Squat Clean Ladder and a 2009 Games-inspired chipper to sprint intervals, a long endurance test, and an action-packed partner workout.
This week is designed to celebrate the progress you've made over the last eight weeks while giving you an opportunity to challenge yourself in new ways. Whether you're chasing a PR or simply showing up to get fitter, there's something for everyone.
Bring your energy, trust your training, and let's finish the Achilles Cycle strong! ๐ช๐
THE VANQUISH GAUNTLET IS COMING ๐ฅ
Grab a partner and get ready to throw down in our in-house summer competition.
Details:
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Date: July 25
• โฐ Time: 8:00 AM start
• ๐ฏโ๏ธ Teams: Partner competition
• ๐ฅ 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.
What's Outrunning the Evidence — The Peptide Hype
Peptides are one of the hottest topics in health and fitness right now, but the science hasn't caught up to the hype. While a handful of FDA-approved peptide medications have proven benefits for specific medical conditions and weight loss, there's very little high-quality human research supporting many of the injectable peptides being marketed for faster recovery, injury healing, muscle growth, and longevity.
The takeaway: Before spending money on the latest trend, focus on the habits that have decades of evidence behind them—getting enough sleep, eating enough protein, strength training consistently, moving every day, and managing stress. They may not be the most exciting solutions, but they're still the most effective.
Read more about this fitness trend here
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. ๐ช
Show up. Put in the work. Let’s go. ๐ฅ
