by BlackFlagAthletics | Jun 27, 2025 | BFA Blog
In strength training, most of us default to the classics—squats, deadlifts, bench press—big bilateral lifts that hit multiple muscle groups and move serious weight. And for good reason: they’re incredibly effective for developing overall strength. But if your goal is...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Jun 8, 2025 | BFA Blog
Our brain is a marvel — a sprawling network of roughly 86 billion neurons firing off messages, emotions, and thoughts at lightning speed. Much of this activity happens below the surface, automatically, as a way to conserve energy for more demanding decisions and...
by BlackFlagAthletics | May 23, 2025 | BFA Blog
As Memorial Day nears and the echoes of “Murph” begin to ripple through the gym, a common question arises: “Why are we doing this?” The answer is deeply personal. For some, it’s in memory of a loved one who served. For others, it’s the physical challenge—1 mile run,...
by BlackFlagAthletics | May 3, 2025 | BFA Blog
At Black Flag Athletics—and honestly, at any gym that cares about helping people train smarter—you’ll probably hear coaches mention the nervous system from time to time. Maybe it’s something like, “That’ll light up your CNS,” or “This workout is pretty demanding...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Apr 5, 2025 | BFA Blog
Why We Train the Way We Do at Black Flag Athletics At Black Flag Athletics, we believe that a balanced training program is key to long-term success in fitness. Our goal is to create a system that optimizes adaptations across all areas of fitness—strength, endurance,...
