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Welcome to the Live Active Charlotte Journal – your top resource for practical fitness advice, real member stories, and training insights that actually make a difference. From easy nutrition habits to strength-focused articles, you’ll find simple, effective tips to help you feel stronger, move better, and keep your motivation high, inside and outside the gym.

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Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner
Aug 5, 2026
Brian Strump
4 min read

6 Ways To Get Better At Almost Anything

I understand the topic is vague, which allows me to take this post in whichever direction my mind takes me. I’m an avid reader, and a quick glance at my...
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Coach's Corner
Jul 22, 2026
Brian Strump
3 min read

My Favorite Strength Training Exercises

There are numerous health benefits in adding resistance exercises into your fitness routine. From improving body composition, and protecting joints to improving bone density; the pros of resistance exercise far...
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Coach's Corner
Jul 1, 2026
Brian Strump
3 min read

The Problems Of The Perfectionist

If you ask my many family and friends they will tell you that I had severe obsessive-compulsive disorder as a kid that continued until my late 20’s. I still have...
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Coach's Corner
Jun 24, 2026
Brian Strump
2 min read

We Don’t Have A Healthcare System

No country has a health care system. You are responsible for your health. Not the insurance company, food company or the government. What we do have is sick care, and...
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Coach's Corner
Jun 3, 2026
Brian Strump
1 min read

Thinking About Taking GLP-1’s? Do These 2 Things First!

Ozempic (and similar GLP-1) weight loss drugs seem like miracle drugs for weight loss. Currently they are showing promise for many people. However, if you decide to take these, there...
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Coach's Corner
May 20, 2026
Brian Strump
1 min read

Stop Focusing On The Wrong Stuff

Most Americans struggle with their weight loss goals. It’s because they are focusing on the wrong things.They are focused on;-foods they can’t eat-drinks they can’t have-waking up early to get...
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