Safe Alternatives to Bench Pressing

The bench press is considered the king of upper body exercises. Although being a great exercise, it’s not for everyone. If you have

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Safe Alternatives to Bench Pressing

Honey Maple Sriracha Turkey Meatballs

Turkey Meatballs is a flavorful Asian inspired sauce with a little bit of a zing. Calories: 480 kcal Carbs: 41g Protein: 43gFat: 16gPrep

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Honey Maple Sriracha Turkey Meatballs

Rowing Exercise Ideas

If you’re thinking about starting an exercise program, picking the right exercises are going to be key!  In the next few weeks, we’re

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Rowing Exercise Ideas

A Catch All Exercise

If you follow First Capital Gym’s social media, you’ll see we have the majority of our members swinging kettlebells.  The kettlebell swing is

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A Catch All Exercise

Information Overload

“I have a theory about the human mind. A brain is a lot like a computer. It will only take so many facts,

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Information Overload

3 Progressions of A Plank

At First Capital Gym, the basic plank is taught to all of our members because of its importance in every exercise. In lots

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3 Progressions of A Plank

Chops/Lifts/Rotational Exercises

These core exercises are extremely effective and can be hard at the same time.  At First Capital Gym, we will use the Cook

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Chops/Lifts/Rotational Exercises

Spicy Shrimp Tacos On Coconut Wrap

Succulent shrimp tossed in a spicy mayo served inside a coconut wrap with rice and slaw Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time:

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos On Coconut Wrap

Smarter Core Training

Last week, we discussed the dos and don’ts of core training.  To reiterate, we’re trying to train for core stability.  We’re not doing

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Smarter Core Training