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10,000 STEPS A DAY! THE SIMPLE HABIT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

10,000 steps a day isn’t a magic number, it’s a simple habit that works. With spring here, it’s the perfect time to build daily movement into your routine and create consistency that actually lasts.

FARMERSTRENGTH® Athlete Standards, Expectations & Code of Conduct

This document defines the minimum standard required of any athlete training with, competing for, or publicly associated with FARMERSTRENGTH®. These standards are conditions of association, not guidelines. Failure to meet...
Gareth McCloskey

The DOMS Why Soreness Shows Up Late and Why It Stops So Many Fitness Comebacks

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS, is one of the most misunderstood parts of starting or restarting a fitness routine. In this blog, I break down why soreness shows up late, what it actually means, and why it is often the moment people abandon their fitness comeback. I also share how I personally use DOMS as motivation to stay consistent and avoid starting over. If you have ever quit because your body felt sore or stiff, this perspective may change how you see training altogether.

What Did You Do With the Ferrari?

"Imagine a good friend gave you the keys to a Ferrari, yours to keep. You park it in the garage and rarely take it out. You never drive it over...

A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Losing Body Fat

Losing body fat doesn’t require extreme diets or endless workouts. This step-by-step guide breaks down a simple, sustainable process built on awareness, consistency, and small adjustments that actually work.

An Awesome Year for FARMERSTRENGTH®

A year built on consistency, community, and honest work. From local athletes and weekly trail runs to international fight camps and shared rituals, this is a reflection on what FARMERSTRENGTH® has grown into and who made it possible.

Gareth McCloskey

Diastasis Recti in Men: The Core Issue Nobody Is Talking About

Over the last year, I’ve noticed a pattern among men dealing with back pain and core issues, many of whom had already seen doctors and chiropractors. This article sheds light on a commonly missed core dysfunction and explains what most men were never told.

Add Meditation and Gratitude to Your Daily Practice in 2026

Five to ten minutes a day can change how you think, train, and show up. This post shares my personal meditation and gratitude practice, how I use morning stillness, breath, grounding, and reflection to stay clear and calm, and why the practice naturally evolves into something uniquely your own over time. Simple, repeatable, and built to support real life, this is inner strength that compounds.

Gareth McCloskey

You Can’t Outrun the Turkey (And the Cookies, Too)

You can train hard all through the holidays, but you can’t outrun the turkey and the cookies. This blog breaks down a simple, real-food approach to nutrition, discipline, fasting, and staying aligned through Christmas and into the New Year.

Gareth McCloskey

Foundation Brookfield ⚒️ Hummus Fit

FARMERSTRENGTH® has partnered with Foundation Brookfield and Hummus Fit to bring our community exclusive access to high-quality supplements, ready-to-eat meals, and expert nutrition coaching. Learn how these partnerships support your training, recovery, and daily discipline.

Milo of Croton, Progressive Overload, and the Roots of FARMERSTRENGTH®

After having the idea of FARMERSTRENGTH®, I began researching the history and philosophy of this form of strength training. I wanted to understand where the principles we use today actually...

Three Years in Costa Rica: A Journey of Transformation

For three years, I traded the hustle of city life for the tranquility of the Costa Rican jungle. This transformative experience, filled with unexpected challenges and profound growth, fueled the fire within me to create FARMERSTRENGTH™.

From the depths of personal adversity, I discovered the power of resilience, the healing embrace of nature, and the importance of community. This journey, steeped in personal growth, inspired the core values of FARMERSTRENGTH™: Strength, Resilience, and Compassion."