Here's my word of the year...

Jan 5, 2026 by Mike Bevard

Take some time to think about it. What one word or phrase makes you feel EXCITED for 2026? Think of it as your 2026 North Star… your “intention” for the year that sets the tone for your health, your relationships, your work, and your life. It doesn’t have to be profound or poetic. It just has to mean something to YOU.

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Planning for 2026? Start here.

Dec 30, 2025 by Mike Bevard

We're just days away from a new year. You can start laying the groundwork right now with just a few simple steps to make your transition into 2026 feel seamless (and much less overwhelming). Here are 4 steps I recommend: 

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Best Gym in Lincoln for Adults Over 40 Who Want to Stay Strong

Dec 22, 2025 by Mike Bevard

Most gyms try to be everything to everyone. They offer endless machines, packed classes, and generic workouts that assume every body moves the same way. For adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, that approach often leads to frustration, stalled progress, or nagging aches and pains. At Capital City Fitness, we’re different.

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Locally Owned. Coach-Led. Community-Driven.

Dec 15, 2025 by Mike Bevard

Capital City Fitness isn’t a franchise or chain. We’re a locally owned, Lincoln-based fitness studio built with one clear mission: to help adults improve their healthspan so they can live, move, and perform better for decades.

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Your Body's Keeping Score (In the best way)

Dec 1, 2025 by Mike Bevard

You’ve heard the phrase “Your body keeps score,” right?  Most of the time it’s used when we talk about stress, burnout, or trauma… But here’s the good news: Your body also keeps score of every small positive thing you do for it.

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Why Capital City Fitness Is the Best Gym in Lincoln for Adult Strength Training

Nov 27, 2025 by Mike Bevard

If you’re an adult in Lincoln looking to get stronger, move better, and feel your best, you’ve probably noticed something: most gyms aren’t built for you. They’re crowded, confusing, and overwhelming—or they only focus on cardio or bodybuilding, leaving you unsure what to do next. That’s exactly why Capital City Fitness & Performance exists. And it’s why so many adults across Lincoln choose us as their long-term home for strength training.

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Sometimes you’re going to eat the flippin’ cookie

Nov 17, 2025 by Mike Bevard

Stress eating is NOT a sign of weakness. You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not the only one who has ever ended a rough day elbow-deep in a bag of chips. Read more in today's blog about what to do when the cravings strike.

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The Best Personal Training in Lincoln: Why Capital City Fitness Delivers Real Results

Nov 13, 2025 by Mike Bevard

When it comes to personal training in Lincoln, not all coaching is created equal. At Capital City Fitness & Performance, our mission is simple: deliver the most effective, customized training programs for adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s.

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How Reconnecting With Your ‘Why’ Can Reignite Your Motivation to Train, Eat Well, and Feel Amazing

Nov 10, 2025 by Mike Bevard

If you’re someone who’s been trying to get back into shape, stay consistent, or just find that spark again, this one’s for you.

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Customized Programming for 36–55-Year-Olds: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All at Capital City Fitness

Nov 3, 2025 by Mike Bevard

If you’re between 36 and 55, your fitness needs aren’t the same as they were in your twenties. At Capital City Fitness in Lincoln, we specialize in designing custom fitness programs for busy adults who want to build strength, lose fat, and move without pain — all while balancing careers, family, and recovery. Because when life changes, your training should too.

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How to Survive Candy Season Without the Guilt (and Still Enjoy It)

Oct 27, 2025 by Mike Bevard

October is basically the Super Bowl of sugar. Candy bowls at work, kids’ trick-or-treat hauls, pumpkin spice everything—it’s easy to feel like the month is a total loss for your nutrition goals. But it doesn’t have to be. You don’t need to go “all or nothing.” You just need a few real-life strategies that work for busy adults who want to stay lean, energetic, and sane.

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Try this to relieve stress

Oct 21, 2025 by Mike Bevard

Ever have days when your shoulders feel glued to your ears from tension? Or your jaw aches because you’ve been clenching it for hours without realizing it? That’s not “just tension”… That’s your body physically holding onto stress. If you’re stuck in go-go-go mode — juggling work, family, and a never-ending to-do list — your body is probably carrying way more stress than you realize. You already know it isn’t healthy to hold onto that much pressure, so here’s what you can actually DO about it

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