808 4th Ave N
Billings, Mt 59101
Cell: 406.839.8797
Office: 406.252.0056
Billings, Mt 59101
Cell: 406.839.8797
Office: 406.252.0056
what makes us different?
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Clint Hull Owner |
Katie Hull Owner |
You have been to the big box gyms. The floor was cluttered with more machines than you knew there were muscles in the body. There were a couple of big guys getting “their swoll on”, maybe some girls in hot pants, but most of the people there were just like you, little lost, looking for guidance; not really knowing where to start or what to do. So you try to remember back to PT / Gym class, or you follow the routine of some one who looks like they might have a clue. Maybe you bring that health magazine that you have been saving to try the “killer abs in three weeks” article. Finally, you buckle down and schedule a class with a fitness trainer only to realize he is right out of high school or college. Maybe he/she is your own age, but the training session leaves you wondering what you paid for, and it wasn’t cheap.
At Alternative Athletics, we are different. Our name says as much. There are no machines to confuse you. We believe that our bodies are genetically designed to move as a whole on different planes, not to isolate muscles or even muscle groups in a set manner. It is these multi joint, whole body movements, that create functional fitness for daily life. That is what we focus on here. This requires moving your body, moving with weight, and getting your heart rate pulsing.
Our gym is simple. It has things that you might not have seen before, but instinctively make sense when you grab a hold. They make sense because they allow you to move in ways that your body was designed to move at the most basic level. Gymnastic rings, parallettes, pull up bars, kettle bells, plyo boxes, and Olympic free weights make up the base of equipment in the gym. Don’t let these names or images scare you, most members consider this to be adult recess and enjoy their play time.
Our gym is simple. It has things that you might not have seen before, but instinctively make sense when you grab a hold. They make sense because they allow you to move in ways that your body was designed to move at the most basic level. Gymnastic rings, parallettes, pull up bars, kettle bells, plyo boxes, and Olympic free weights make up the base of equipment in the gym. Don’t let these names or images scare you, most members consider this to be adult recess and enjoy their play time.
We won’t let you get lost. Alternative Athletics requires you to know what you are doing and how you are going to do it. Before you schedule a class or sign up for a membership our trainers walk you through some basic movements that make up most workouts. We work with you until you are ready, and when you decide to workout on your own, you will have a plan and a sense of direction. At any point, feel free to schedule a tune up one-on-one session to make sure that your technique is correct and even learn something new!
We play our music loud (and yours too!). Earbuds and earphones are a safely hazard to you and those around you. We crank up a good mix of fast, hard workout tunes. You might hear some music you’ve never heard before, but chances are that you will come to love the adrenaline pumping beats.
Speaking of children (even though we weren’t). There is no formal day care at Alternative Athletics, but during your class or personal training session, well behaved kids are welcome in the kids corner. The open floor format allows you to keep tabs on your little ones while you work out.
There is no fighting for space and equipment at Alternative Athletics. You have all been there. The month of New Year’s resolutions is crowded at every gym. You can’t get to the equipment you need and you wait for hours to get your “cardio” time in. Here we keep the numbers small. If you ever find yourself waiting for a piece of equipment, let us know and we will buy another one. And during the summer months when the weather is great in the Big Sky State, move your workout outside. However, we appreciate it if you bring the equipment back when you are done. Run distances of ¼, ½, and 1 mile are set up from the garage door, so you can run them in mid work out without slowing down.
We use chalk, get loud and drop weights. For the lifters out there, I know this brings a smile to your face. For everyone else, here is what we mean. While gloves are not outlawed at Alternative Athletics, and I hope they match your purse if you have them, we encourage the use of chalk. Chalk helps to keep your hands dry and improve grip. All weights at Alternative Athletics are rubber so they can be dropped from any lifting height with your safety and the safety of the equipment in mind. Also no one is allowed to begin weight training until they have adequately demonstrated both the ability to perform the technique correctly, and also the ability to bail in case of over commitment.
We are less fussy. There is no dress code and no noise ordinance. For classes and open gym hours the minimum standards are guys will at least have shorts on and women will have at least a sports bra and shorts. At a minimum both sexes are required to have easy slip on and off shoes for walking around the gym. Working out in bare feet is limited to individual stations and requires a post workout wipe down. Making noise is acceptable and encouraged. You won't get looked at for giving it your all, rather, its encouraged.
Alternative Athletics IS different. If you think you would enjoy these differences, swing buy. The first lesson is free and we see if we are right for you before pricing options are ever discussed. Read more to find out about our services here.
Call us today! 406.252.0056
[email protected]
We play our music loud (and yours too!). Earbuds and earphones are a safely hazard to you and those around you. We crank up a good mix of fast, hard workout tunes. You might hear some music you’ve never heard before, but chances are that you will come to love the adrenaline pumping beats.
Speaking of children (even though we weren’t). There is no formal day care at Alternative Athletics, but during your class or personal training session, well behaved kids are welcome in the kids corner. The open floor format allows you to keep tabs on your little ones while you work out.
There is no fighting for space and equipment at Alternative Athletics. You have all been there. The month of New Year’s resolutions is crowded at every gym. You can’t get to the equipment you need and you wait for hours to get your “cardio” time in. Here we keep the numbers small. If you ever find yourself waiting for a piece of equipment, let us know and we will buy another one. And during the summer months when the weather is great in the Big Sky State, move your workout outside. However, we appreciate it if you bring the equipment back when you are done. Run distances of ¼, ½, and 1 mile are set up from the garage door, so you can run them in mid work out without slowing down.
We use chalk, get loud and drop weights. For the lifters out there, I know this brings a smile to your face. For everyone else, here is what we mean. While gloves are not outlawed at Alternative Athletics, and I hope they match your purse if you have them, we encourage the use of chalk. Chalk helps to keep your hands dry and improve grip. All weights at Alternative Athletics are rubber so they can be dropped from any lifting height with your safety and the safety of the equipment in mind. Also no one is allowed to begin weight training until they have adequately demonstrated both the ability to perform the technique correctly, and also the ability to bail in case of over commitment.
We are less fussy. There is no dress code and no noise ordinance. For classes and open gym hours the minimum standards are guys will at least have shorts on and women will have at least a sports bra and shorts. At a minimum both sexes are required to have easy slip on and off shoes for walking around the gym. Working out in bare feet is limited to individual stations and requires a post workout wipe down. Making noise is acceptable and encouraged. You won't get looked at for giving it your all, rather, its encouraged.
Alternative Athletics IS different. If you think you would enjoy these differences, swing buy. The first lesson is free and we see if we are right for you before pricing options are ever discussed. Read more to find out about our services here.
Call us today! 406.252.0056
[email protected]
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