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Insights.

Practical thinking on fitness, nutrition, and wellness from Jesse and the independent training professionals at Elevate. No fads, no gimmicks, just honest guidance to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay consistent.

We Made Gear. Here’s Why.

May 30, 2026/by Jesse Kepka

Elevate Now Offering Thorne Supplements In-Studio

June 22, 2025/by Jesse Kepka

Build Muscle for Longevity: Why Lean Mass is the Key to Lasting Health

November 2, 2024/by Jesse Kepka

The Deadlift: King of All Lifts and Why You Need It in Your Routine

October 31, 2024/by Jesse Kepka

Find redemption beyond the mud and fog

May 5, 2024/by Jesse Kepka

Elevate Fitness is open at 75th & Antioch in Overland Park, Kansas

March 19, 2024/by Jesse Kepka

Confidence. Can you feel it? Don’t let go.

February 20, 2023/by Jesse Kepka

Team meeting in session. Topic: MOTIVATION

January 13, 2023/by Jesse Kepka

Nutrition Coaching Available at Elevate Fitness

November 1, 2022/by Jesse Kepka

Wellness Weekend includes Body Comp Scan, Bootcamp and Foot Health Workshop

October 31, 2022/by Jesse Kepka

Fitness Disneyland: The Power Race

September 16, 2022/by Jesse Kepka

Summer Haze Digression: Passion

August 12, 2022/by Jesse Kepka

Do you guys even know how strong you are?

April 16, 2022/by Jesse Kepka

Body Composition: Is your breakfast fit for a King, Prince or Pauper?

March 26, 2022/by Jesse Kepka

The mud won’t win if you keep on pushing.

March 25, 2022/by Jesse Kepka

Take 2022 by your very own unique and captivating storm

January 7, 2022/by Jesse Kepka

Understanding your body composition goes beyond a number on a scale; Find out which numbers matter most and how to measure them

July 7, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

NEWSLETTER: ‘You made me feel strong enough to stand up to this…’

April 27, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Scapular Stability 101: A Simple Warm-Up Progression for the Upper Body

April 24, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

NEWSLETTER: Don’t overlook the victories along the way

March 21, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

The Gift of the Gap: Aligning Spending with Values

March 20, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Take it Slow: Extending your eccentric movements can lead to muscle gains

March 13, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Start visualizing success to overcome your own self doubts

March 6, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Is it Worth it? Grappling with the question of risk versus reward

February 27, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Can speed be a modality to increase strength?

February 20, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

NEWSLETTER: Are you hearing voices in your head? Me too.

February 14, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Why Weight Loss can be the least accurate measure of success

February 13, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Some is Better Than None: Realistic Expectations for Goal Setting

February 6, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

How to tweak your metabolism to burn calories faster

January 30, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

It’s Time to Quit: Let Go of the What’s Not Working

January 23, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Go Ahead, Dream A Little – Better Yet, Dream A Lot

January 16, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

NEWSLETTER: Nutrition is a wild ride, and it has massive ripple effects.

January 11, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Building neuromuscular control is important for safely building muscle

January 9, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Find a Way: Not having specific equipment is not an excuse to skip exercising

January 2, 2021/by Jesse Kepka

Intentions in the New Year: Start by knowing what will motivate you to follow through

December 26, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

What’s up with your head? Be aware of posture while you exercise

December 19, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

‘Tis the season: Be on the look out for fitness offers that are too good to be true

December 12, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Permission to Spend Money on Happiness

December 5, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

NEWSLETTER: Find your people, demand they tackle you.

December 5, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

How do I know if I’m choosing the right amount of weight in my workouts?

November 28, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Path to Recovery Phase 2: In-Person Fitness Training

November 24, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Familiar: The Antidote to Abnormal

November 14, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Who’s Who at Elevate Fitness and our Community

November 13, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

This is my favorite 360-degree core exercise

November 7, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Tips for Managing Halloween Candy…and other holiday treats

October 31, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Rebuilding strength and fitness after surgery

October 28, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Know Your Numbers to Improve Your Wellness

October 24, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Why do you keep telling me to foam roll? I’m not tight or sore.

October 17, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Mindset: ‘This is good because…’

October 10, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Stuck in the Middle with You

October 3, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Carnal Hunger: Back to Basics for Your Nutritional Needs

September 26, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

The Anatomy of a Habit

September 12, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Breaking Down the Bear Crawl: Hip and Shoulder Stability

September 5, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Fitness Goals Should Be Uniquely You

August 22, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Do you even nose-breathe, bro?

August 15, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

With release of new fitness book, authors pledge 75% of proceeds to the FOX4 Love Fund for Children

July 27, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Behavior Change and Cognitive Collapse: What Do I Do When my Amygdala is Hijacked?!

July 25, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Music can be the motivational tool to get you excited for your exercise and fitness program

July 18, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Hey, big toe, tell my glute to salute!

June 27, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Change the Channel: Get back to fitness with small, consistent changes

June 20, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Cellular Stress: The Connection Between Food and Our Emotions

June 13, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

The Couch Stretch: A “Weapons Grade Technique” for Improving hip flexibility

May 30, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Why warm ups increase performance and reduce risk of injury

May 16, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Make Fitness a Priority: 30 Tips to Elevate your Life through Fitness

May 2, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Forget skinny, I’m training to be a bad ass!

April 18, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

With home work outs, be creative but stay safe

April 11, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

An amazing muscle, the heart must be conditioned as well

April 4, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Embrace change as COVID-19 forces us to work out from home

March 28, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

See 10 Do 10 Challenge — Push Ups with the Family

March 22, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

‘Exercise makes endorphins, endorphins make you happy!’

March 22, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Check Yourself Before you Wreck Yourself: Upper Crossed Syndrome

March 14, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Watch Chad Austin: Find a Fitness Routine that Actually Fits

March 7, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Now Trending: The Row Machine

February 29, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Add Variety to you Workout Plan to Beat Boredom

February 22, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Can you inspire others to achieve their goals? Yes, yes you can.

February 15, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Watch: How to Get Back on Track with Your Wellness Plan; Don’t Play Catch Up

February 8, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Smart Nutrition Choices Before Parties Will Help You Avoid Overindulging

February 1, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

Watch: Chad Austin Shares Story of How One Client Made Fitness a Priority

January 25, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

2020 Reflection: Shoulda-Coulda-Woulda

January 1, 2020/by Jesse Kepka

The berry that holds magical health powers

December 14, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Habit Stacking for Change

November 23, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Jim Thorpe – no shoes, no excuses

November 9, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Today you have the power to change your story

October 26, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Protein: one of my favorite things to fuel success

October 19, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Operate on a “Whatever it Takes” mentality

October 12, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Surround yourself with like-minded people to ensure success in behavior change

October 5, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Keys to Rest and Recovery after a Workout: Movement and Fluids

September 14, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Attitude of Gratitude: Begin Each Day With a Smile

September 7, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

What’s Your Second Why?—Talk About The True Motivation For Choosing To Exercise

August 31, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Add fitness to your calendar … literally

August 24, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Play posture dominoes to find your ideal strength training starting point

August 17, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Keep your balance as the school year adds to your busy schedule

August 10, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Personal training for moms: A way to cope with daily struggles

August 9, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Focus on nutrition by taking small steps first

August 3, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Free Introductory Personal Training Package: Back to School Special

August 1, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

How much water do you need to avoid dehydration?

July 27, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

How to choose a personal trainer? First, get to know them

June 8, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Get to Know the Trainer: Visualizing a Balloon

May 25, 2019/by Jesse Kepka

Watch the Video Jesse Kepka Submitted for American Ninja Warrior

May 21, 2019/by Jesse Kepka