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  Alonzo, or Zo, as we tend to call him, is a quiet achiever. If you’ve shared the space with him during class, then you know he pushes himself, makes zero excuses, and does it all with a humbleness that clearly

Oak and Iron is excited to be hosting Acorns and Iron 2023- A Kid's Health and Wellness event at Brier Creek Park in Raleigh! This family-friendly event runs from 9 am - 12 pm on Saturday, April, 29, and it

For the last twelve years, I have toured the world as the principle lead in Riverdance, co-founded the weighted activewear brand Kilogear CUT and completed training to become a qualified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Meanwhile, I have struggled with

The New Year can be a time of renewal. It is a collective opportunity to press the reset button and get a fresh start. However, while the tradition of setting a New Year’s resolution can be a good step towards

If you are consistently working hard to meet your health and fitness goals, and still not seeing the results you want and expect, the problem may be poor sleep. For many who are juggling a family and a busy schedule,

Recently, Matt Gulliver, the founder of Oak and Iron talked with the team at Canvas Rebel about his personal journey and what kind of community he is creating at O&I. Keep reading to learn more about Matt and what makes

To look deep inside oneself, no mirrors are necessary.  From the moment you walk into Oak + Iron, it’s easy to see that lots of intention went into the design. The details are evident, the measurements precise, and cleanliness and organization

Many of our members are new moms who are adjusting to life after having a child, which comes with a whole new list of responsibilities, sleepless nights, and a packed schedule, not to mention the poop. We wanted to hear

The fitness world can be full of myths and this is especially true when it comes to strength training. People who want to lose weight or improve their health have a tendency to focus on cardiovascular exercises. Fitness trackers that

It can be tempting to keep pushing your body in the hopes that working harder will bring more results faster. However, that simply isn’t how the human body works. Rest is just as important as your workout, which is why

Every day can be a bit of a whirlwind. If you are trying to balance work, family, and your own health, it can feel like there isn’t enough time in the day for much of anything, let alone a workout.