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We believe it's vital to provide expert resources and celebrate the people who make Armor special. Meet our Members of the Month and catch up on the latest from the gym.

Big-Box Gym vs. Coached Gym: An Honest Comparison for TacomaCoach's Corner

Big-Box Gym vs. Coached Gym: An Honest Comparison for Tacoma

By Kathryn Taylor · Owner

A Tacoma gym owner's honest breakdown of big-box gyms vs. coached gyms: what you actually get at each price point, who each one serves, and how to decide.

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5 Signs You Need a Movement Assessment Before Your Next Training BlockExpert Advice

5 Signs You Need a Movement Assessment Before Your Next Training Block

By Kathryn Taylor · Owner

A movement assessment isn't just for people who are hurt. Here are the five patterns our coaching team watches for — and what to do when they appear.

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How to Choose a Gym in Tacoma: 7 Things That Actually MatterCoach's Corner

How to Choose a Gym in Tacoma: 7 Things That Actually Matter

By Kathryn Taylor · Owner

Compare seven things that matter when choosing a Tacoma gym: coaching, beginner onboarding, programming, pricing, community, class times, and commute.

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Split Squats: A Practical Assistance Exercise for Stronger, More Balanced LegsCoach's Corner

Split Squats: A Practical Assistance Exercise for Stronger, More Balanced Legs

By Armor Athletics

Learn how split squats build single-leg strength, expose side-to-side differences, and support stronger squats and Olympic lifts.

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Reducing Injury Risk in Olympic Weightlifting: 6 Habits for Smarter TrainingOlympic Weightlifting

Reducing Injury Risk in Olympic Weightlifting: 6 Habits for Smarter Training

By Armor Athletics

Six practical habits for managing technique, training load, fatigue, and recovery while learning the snatch and clean and jerk.

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November Members of the MonthMember Spotlight

November Members of the Month

By Kathryn Taylor · Owner

Aimee is usually fashionably late to class — maybe because she's running her own successful hair salon, traveling from the remote island she lives on, and taking care of a wonderful family of five.

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October Members of the MonthMember Spotlight

October Members of the Month

By Kathryn Taylor · Owner

Aynsley always trains hard in both strength & conditioning and barbell work — even while she was deployed, she found a way to keep showing up and putting in the work.

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September Member of the MonthMember Spotlight

September Member of the Month

By Kathryn Taylor · Owner

Jason works nearby with some of our members and one of our coaches, who finally convinced him to come to Armor. He didn't hesitate to hit the ground running and learn as much as he could.

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