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Studio Montel Blog
Strength training insights, recovery guides, and stories from our community.
The Truth About Progressive Overload (and Why It's Not Just for Bodybuilders)
Lifting heavier over time is the single biggest driver of real strength. Here's how we build it into every Strengthformer™ class — without turning you into a powerlifter.
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Strengthformer™ vs Reformer Pilates: A Co-Founder's Honest Breakdown
They share a bed. That's about where the similarity ends. Here's a straight answer to the question we get asked in nearly every trial class.
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Why We Take a Recovery Week Every Thirteen Weeks
Twelve weeks of progression, one week of recovery. It's the rhythm that keeps our members training for years — not months.
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