Feeling “uncoordinated” isn’t a personality trait—it’s a trainable skill. This personal reflection explores how strength training improves coordination, mind–body connection, and movement confidence, helping people feel more capable in dance, daily movement, and unfamiliar physical cues through improved neuromuscular control and body awareness.

Even with consistent workouts and healthy nutrition, body confidence doesn’t always follow physical change. This personal reflection explores body dysmorphia, negative body image, and why mental health work is essential for building a healthier relationship with your body—no matter how fit you become.

Building confidence during lifestyle changes doesn’t happen overnight—it’s created through small, sustainable habits, self-compassion during setbacks, and trusting data over emotions. In this personal reflection, Sarasota personal trainer Steve shares three practical strategies that helped him shift from shame and self-doubt to confidence and pride, proving that progress comes from consistency, not perfection.

Meet Remy, the Gym Best Dog at GBF Fitness! This fluffy cockapoo isn’t just adorable—he plays a real, research-backed role in helping clients feel calmer, more motivated, and more confident during their workouts. From reducing stress hormones to boosting mood and increasing emotional safety, Remy helps create a welcoming, affirming fitness space where every body feels supported. Discover the science behind how a dog in the gym can improve your workout experience and why Remy is such an important part of the GBF Fitness community.

The GBF Games: Bloody Bootcamp turned Sarasota’s favorite inclusive fitness studio into a haunted house of strength! 🎃 Clients battled through spooky-themed workouts like Monster Kickbacks and Candy Crunches, chasing PRs, laughter, and community connection. From Supreme Slayers to Rising Rookies, discover the winners, their jaw-dropping gains, and how GBF Fitness keeps making fitness fun, affirming, and frightfully effective for the queer, gym-shy, and transformation-ready. 💪👻

Every few months at GBF Fitness, things get a little louder, a little bolder, and a lot more fun.

That’s when we kick off the GBF Games — a themed, week-long event where every one-on-one workout follows the same challenge theme.

Each client tests their strength, tracks their body metrics, and sets new goals for the next quarter. It’s more than just a fitness check-in — it’s a celebration of progress, community, and self-confidence.

If you’ve been training for a few months and you’re ready to take your results to the next level, you’ve probably heard about creatine. It’s one of the most researched and reliable supplements in sports nutrition—and for good reason.