Why Are You Working Out? Train with Intention, Build with Purpose

At FlySpace, we believe one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of any fitness journey is knowing why you're training in the first place. We advocate for training with intention. Before you start programming your workouts or logging time in the gym, ask yourself: 

• Are you training to maximize muscle hypertrophy ( i.e., increase the size of your muscle fibers)? 

• Are you building the endurance and stamina necessary for live performances or demanding shows? 

• Are you focused on improving movement efficiency for better day-to-day function or athletic performance? 

• Are you aiming to increase your strength numbers or hit new PRs in your lifts? Or maybe you’re looking to build strength to support repetitive overhead partnering in your production or company! 

Knowing what your goals are will directly shape what your training looks like — from how often you train, to the sets and reps you use, the exercises you prioritize, and even what kind of recovery, nutrition, or cross-training you might need to incorporate outside the gym. It’s not just about working hard — it’s about working in alignment with your goals. 

Our two cents at FlySpace? Whatever your goal, commit and focus on consistency. That means showing up 2–4 times per week (depending on your individual recovery and schedule) for months, not weeks. That’s how you unlock the benefits of training principles like supercompensation (your body adapting to training by coming back stronger) and neuromuscular adaptation — the process where your nervous system and muscles learn to move more efficiently and generate force more effectively. This is actually where most of your strength gains come from in the early stages of training — not bigger muscles, but better communication between brain and body. 

Also, regardless of your ultimate goal, we strongly encourage starting with a cycle or two that focuses on full-body efficiency and movement quality. Why? Because solid mechanics, mobility, and control are the foundation for everything that follows — whether you're training for power, hypertrophy, or performance.