UR JULY Round Up
Morning Crew,
July has flown by in a blur of heavy lifts, outdoor trails, and some serious community energy.
Looking back over the month, it's hard not to smile at how everyone is showing up whether that's under a barbell, tackling a new conditioning challenge, or taking our training out into the hills.
Here's a look back at July and what we have locked in for August.
UR Hike Club: Brandon Hill
What a way to spend a Sunday morning!
We took on Brandon Hill, putting all that hard work from the gym to good use outdoors with great people. One of the best benefits of consistent training is the freedom and capability it gives you to explore new places and push yourself outside your comfort zone.
Well done to everyone who came out and crushed the climb. Training for life in full effect!
New Training Block & Benchmark Testing
UR new 8-week training block is officially underway, and the standard on the floor has been unreal.
This block is all about structured progression:
Key Lifts We're testing and tracking our Overhead Press and Deadlift strength.
The Ski-Erg Test: We've added a brand new 4-minute Ski-Erg test to the mix to challenge your cardiovascular output and test overall engine capacity.
The plan is simple. Test on week 1, run progressive overload programming throughout the rest of the block and retest on week 8 to see those gains on paper. No guesswork, just smart training that moves you forward.
200 Google Reviews (And Counting!)
A massive milestone unlocked this month.
We officially crossed 200 five-star reviews!
To every single person who has taken the time to leave us a review, Thank You.
Each one represents a story of someone starting out, committing to the process, and investing in themselves. Reading what Urban means to you reminds the coaching team why we do what we do.
If you haven't left a review yet or want to share your experience, we'd love to hear from you.
You can drop us a review right here:👉 Leave a Google Review
Looking Ahead to August
UR Hike Club (Hike 3/3): Mahon Valley & Mahon Falls Loop
We're heading to Waterford for UR final hike of the series on August 30th. We'll be taking on the stunning Mahon Valley and Mahon Falls Loop.
The Vibe: Fully doable for all fitness levels—come for the views, stay for the craic. Check out the trail details here: AllTrails Route
Post-Hike Fuel: Afterwards, we'll be heading to the Coach House Coffee for some well-earned food, coffee, and catch-ups.
Keep an eye on socials and the gym board to sign up click this link:
August Momentum
With summer rolling on, it's easy to let consistency slip. Don't let it!
Keep booking your LIFT & SWEAT classes and let's make August another massive month.
As always, we'll see you on the mats 💚🖤
Rob, Andy & UR Team