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The Missing Piece in Youth Sports Development
Many young athletes spend nearly all of their time practicing their sport, while rarely developing the physical traits that allow those skills to truly shine. Here's why strength training is the engine that powers athletic performance.
Read ArticleIs Strength Training Safe for Kids?
The science behind youth strength training safety, when kids can start, and why the real risk is NOT training. A guide for parents from a certified coach.
Read ArticleThe 5 Pillars of Athletic Performance
Speed, strength, power, durability, and mindset - every training program at Take5 is built on these five pillars. Learn how they work together to create well-rounded athletes.
Coming SoonWhat to Expect at Your First Session
Your first session is designed to understand your goals, evaluate how you move, and introduce you to the training system that will help you improve over time. Here's exactly what happens.
Read ArticleBeyond the Physical: The Full Case for Sports Participation
How growing research is reshaping how we think about athletics — from mental wellbeing and social connection to the surge in professional strength training.
Read ArticleThe Missing Piece in Youth Sports Development
Many young athletes spend nearly all of their time practicing their sport, while rarely developing the physical traits that allow those skills to truly shine. Here's why strength training is the engine that powers athletic performance.
Is Strength Training Safe for Kids?
The science behind youth strength training safety, when kids can start, and why the real risk is NOT training. A guide for parents from a certified coach.
How Much Does a Personal Trainer Cost in 2026?
A transparent breakdown of personal training costs in the Portland, Oregon area. What affects pricing, what you should actually be paying for, and how to find the right fit.
The 5 Pillars of Athletic Performance
Speed, strength, power, durability, and mindset - every training program at Take5 is built on these five pillars. Learn how they work together to create well-rounded athletes.
What to Expect at Your First Session
Your first session is designed to understand your goals, evaluate how you move, and introduce you to the training system that will help you improve over time. Here's exactly what happens.
Fueling Young Athletes: Nutrition Basics
What should your athlete eat before and after training? How much protein do they actually need? A no-nonsense guide from a Nutrition Therapy Master.
Progressive Overload: The Key to Real Progress
Random workouts give random results. Learn why progressive overload is the single most important principle in your training - and how we program it into every cycle.
Building Confidence Through Sport
Athletic development isn't just physical. Discover how structured training builds discipline, resilience, and self-belief in young athletes - on and off the field.
Beyond the Physical: The Full Case for Sports Participation
How growing research is reshaping how we think about athletics — from mental wellbeing and social connection to the surge in professional strength training.
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