A new year brings fresh motivation, big goals, and, if we’re being honest, a familiar risk of falling back into old habits. Every January, gyms fill up, planners get purchased, and promises are made. By February, most of those promises quietly fade. At Iowa Strength, we believe 2026 doesn’t have to follow that pattern. Reaching your goals isn’t about hype, hacks, or waiting for motivation to magically appear. It’s about clarity, consistency, accountability, and discipline; es

With all the recent hype of creatine, especially around the topic of neurological function and more, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the main (proven) benefit of creatine. With so many options available, some tried and true, some unnecessary, it’s easy to get lost in the noise, let us do the research so you don’t have to. When you walk down the supplement aisle (or browse online), you’ll find dozens of creatine products, each one often claims to be “better absorb

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