Blog
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21Feb
Members of the Month – Brian and Heather Fields
Meet our outstanding February MemberS (!) of the Month, Heather and Brian Fields - our first duo! These two are *dedicated* to say the very least. They are 5am regulars during the week, and Weekend Warriors on Saturdays and Sundays.
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25Jan
Member of the Month – Farris Holliday
We are very excited to announce January 2024’s Member of the Month - Farris Holliday!! Farris recently made Raleigh his new home, quickly found Oak and Iron, and has spent the last six months as a personal training client of
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23Dec
Member of the Month – Mary Lloyd
We are very excited to shine the spotlight on Mary Lloyd, our Member of the Month. Mary, a dedicated 7am-er, is committed to not only fitness and wellbeing, but as you will see in the Q+A, many other awesome endeavors.
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20Nov
Member of the Month – Gabi McDermott
Our Member of the Month is Gabrielle - Gabi - McDermott. Gabi is small in stature, but makes a BIG impact on gym members that get the pleasure of working out with her. She originally joined Oak and Iron because
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25Oct
Member of the Month – Katie Averette
This month, we are shining the spotlight on one of our exceptional members who truly embodies the spirit of Oak and Iron. You (probably) know her, and if you do, then you (definitely!) love her - Katie Averette! Katie is
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27Sep
A Comprehensive Guide to Creatine and Its Benefits
by Andrew Barsuhn Creatine stands as a widely embraced sports supplement, commonly consumed either as a standalone product or in conjunction with other ingredients within pre-workout formulations. Notably, it ranks among the most extensively investigated dietary supplements in the market. Creatine
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19Sep
Member of the Month – Alonzo Brown
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
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20Apr
Acorns and Iron Event: Why Kids Need Movement
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
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14Mar
Yoga – Going Beyond the Physical
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
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17Jan
Reaching Your Goals in 2023 and Beyond
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
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16Dec
The Link Between Sleep and Health: What You Need to Know
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,
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12Oct
Meet Matt Gulliver – Get to Know the Man Behind Oak and Iron
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