Alpha Human Performance

📚 Alpha Book of the Week: “Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger”

This week, we’re diving into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life,” where he shares powerful life lessons that fueled his journey to greatness. From a small gym in Austria to the global stage, Arnold’s story is packed with practical wisdom for anyone aiming to make a real impact. Here are some of his key principles:

1️⃣ Start Small, Think Big – Arnold set massive goals from day one, even when training in a gym without heating. Each small step helped him conquer bodybuilding, movies, and politics.

2️⃣ Be Relentlessly Resourceful – He didn’t wait for the perfect opportunity. From bricklaying to investing in real estate, Arnold took advantage of every chance to push his dreams forward.

3️⃣ Surround Yourself with Mentors – Mentors like Joe Weider and Lucille Ball helped Arnold see beyond his limits, showing the power of learning from others.

4️⃣ Embrace Discipline – Arnold’s success was no accident. With a strict routine and relentless training, he proved that consistency is key.

5️⃣ Stay Humble and Keep Learning – Despite his success, Arnold always pushed himself to learn new skills, whether it was public speaking or policy for his role as Governor.

Grab a copy of “Be Useful” and start putting these tools into action! Share how you’re applying Arnold’s principles this week.

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💥 REASON 1: Train HERE, Train ANYWHERE!

Whether you’re at home, on the road, or anywhere on the planet, training is now at your fingertips!

Get daily access to our world-class training system via the app and crush your workouts on your terms. Don’t miss a session just because you can’t make it to the gym!

💥 REASON 2: App Features

With the Alpha Online Membership, you’ll have full access to our training system directly through the app.
Track your weights, reps, and more with ease.

Can’t access certain equipment? No problem! The app allows you to swap exercises to fit what you have. It’s flexible, powerful, and made for YOU.

💥REASON 3: Pre & Post Training Surveys: Track More than Just Your Reps!

Our Alpha Online Membership comes with built-in surveys to help you track your overall performance and readiness:

📝 Pre-Workout Survey: Check-in on your sleep, mood, energy, and more before you train.

📝 Post-Workout Survey: Reflect on the intensity and add any workout notes.

Training smarter, not just harder! 💪

💥 Reason 4: It’s a ‘Virtual’ Training facility

At Alpha, we get it – life happens, and you can’t always make it to the gym. But that doesn’t mean you can’t train like an Alpha!
Our Online Membership lets you perform your training wherever you are. With Our “Virtual Training Facility” is open with 24/7 access, so you can stay on top of your training anytime, anywhere.

Are you ready to take your training with you? Join Alpha Online Membership When it opens FRIDAY!!!!

🚨Alpha Collabs: “Building Community Collaborations Through Intentional Partnerships.”

At Alpha Human Performance, we’re committed to supporting our athletes and their families both on and off the field. That’s why we’re proud to partner with and ! Together, we’re strengthening our community by creating connections and expanding access to essential resources.

🌟 The Village99
With a mission to empower champions, The Village99 is dedicated to building a sustainable network of community partnerships that meets the needs of West Michigan families. By simplifying access to vital resources—whether for mental health, nutrition, or mentorship—The Village99 facilitates intentional connections that uplift student-athletes and their families.

💪 Orthopedic Associates of Michigan (OAM)
Our collaboration with OAM gives our athletes access to expert orthopedic care and injury prevention. Their team is dedicated to helping athletes stay strong, healthy, and resilient, offering specialized support for sports injuries, rehabilitation, and recovery.

These partnerships reflect our commitment to holistic athlete development, working together to strengthen our community and empower athletes in every way

📣 A huge thank you to all the athletes who came out to our Basketball Kick-off Event! Your energy, focus, and drive made the day a huge success.

This event was impactful for everyone who attended. Athletes not only got to test their skills with the “Alpha Athlete Rating”—measuring speed, explosiveness, and agility—but also participated in an insightful Q&A discussion. We covered essential topics like athlete mental health, college athletic recruiting, mental toughness, and injury prevention.

Special thanks to , Dr Steven O’Neil of , , and for their support and contributions.

Big Shout out to our Alpha Crew of , .bovee.

Together, we’re setting the stage for these athletes to reach new heights. 💪🏀

Be on the lookout for future events from Alpha and The Village99!

🚨Alpha Online Membership Program Launching Nov. 1st!!🚨

What if you could access a “virtual performance training facility” and train like an Alpha from anywhere on the planet?

Launching November 1st: the Alpha Human Performance Online Training Membership!

Our program is the ultimate online performance training experience—accessible 24/7, wherever you are. With app-based workouts, progress tracking, and workout readiness surveys, you’ll have a virtual training facility right in your pocket. Gym, field, home? The choice is yours.

Level up with Alpha training, anytime, anywhere.

Are you in? 🌎

🌟 Alpha Mindset Monday: Train with Intention 🌟

Athletes, it’s time to elevate your game by training with purpose. 🧠💪 Every rep, sprint, and drill—ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” The best athletes don’t just show up; they focus, analyze, and adjust to improve with every session. Here’s what training with intention looks like:

1️⃣ Lifting Weights

Training with Intention: Concentrate on each rep’s quality, keeping form tight and activating the target muscles with every movement. Slow down to feel the full range, focusing on breathing and body alignment. Adjust your tempo and weight based on how you feel each rep, aiming for muscle growth and strength, not just completion.

2️⃣ Speed & Agility Drills

Training with Intention: Focus on the position of each foot, accelerating and decelerating with control, and keeping your center of gravity balanced. Watch your mechanics and ensure every step counts toward improving explosiveness. Take time between reps to evaluate what went well and where you can improve, so every set is better than the last.

3️⃣ Practice Plays or Skills Work

Practicing with Intention: Visualize game situations for each play, focus on positioning, and make adjustments based on potential defensive setups. Practice as if every play is happening live—think about timing, communication, and your role in ex*****on. Check your performance after each rep, finding opportunities to improve timing or positioning, to turn each rep into game-ready action.

4️⃣ Conditioning

Training with Intention: Approach every sprint or circuit with the goal to push yourself. Stay engaged with your breathing and form, keep your intensity high, and think about every movement’s purpose. If it’s a sprint, give full effort; if it’s endurance, focus on pacing and resilience. This way, conditioning isn’t just a task—it becomes a step toward peak performance.

💥This Week’s Challenge: Practice with Intention

Every rep, every play, every drill—don’t just go through the motions, dominate them. Training with intention is how you get to the next level.

💥Alpha Fast Five Q & A w/

We ask FIVE Questions and we get FIVE answers.

⏺ Athlete: Bella Hommes

⏺ Sport: Volleyball

⏺ College Team: Aquinas College

1️⃣ What was your emphasis in training during last offseason?

“My situation was a little bit different this past offseason coming off of hip surgery last year. My biggest emphasis this past offseason was getting my hip strength and mobility back to normal as well as working on stability and flexibility. Even though I didn’t have a normal offseason I still had to get back into physical shape after missing last season. I pushed myself to get back in cardio shape while also focusing on building my lower body strength back up.”

2️⃣ Do you have a regular sleep routine, and how many hours of sleep do you get per night?

“For the most part I do have a regular sleep routine. I typically try to get a minimum of 8 or 9 hours a night.”

3️⃣ What does post-training session nutrition look like for you?

“Usually for post training sessions I tend to eat something with protein while also including some type of fruit. Some days this includes chicken, could be a protein shake, or oatmeal. I also make sure to get in some electrolytes with some type of drink whether thats a gatorade or a liquid IV.”

4️⃣ Having a great day-to-day Mindset is key to the development of a competitive athletes focus. What types of things do you do to build your daily Mindset?

“Every morning and night I have an athletes journal that I fill out that prepares me for the day while also concluding my day and what that looks like. I also have been including more goal setting on a daily basis.”

5️⃣ At Alpha we believe every athlete has their own unique ‘Why’ when it comes to their sport. ‘Why’ do you play volleyball?

“I play volleyball because the sport gives me an outlet both physically and mentally. I also play the sport because of my competitiveness and how fast pace and intense the game is. I love that this sport is beginning to get the recognition and appreciation that it deserves.”

📚 Alpha Human Performance Book of the Week:
“The War of Art”

This week’s pick isThe War of Art” by Steven Pressfield! 💪 This powerful book dives deep into the battle we all face against resistance in our lives—whether it’s in sports, business, or personal goals. Pressfield challenges us to overcome the mental barriers that stop us from reaching our full potential. 🧠

At Alpha, we believe in training both the body and mind. The War of Art is a must-read for athletes looking to break through limits and unlock their inner strength. 🔥

💥 This Sunday at Alpha: 💥

This Sunday, at the Alpha Human Performance Basketball Kick-Off Event, we’re bringing the cutting-edge of sports performance technology right to you with VALD on hand to assess athletes.

VALD’s holistic, sport-specific view of performance allows then measure, monitor, and improve key performance indicators tailored to your sport. Whether it’s speed, agility, endurance, lower limb strength, or explosive jump performance, they can test it all.

At the event, we will be using ForceDecks, a simple yet powerful tool that makes force plate data easy to interpret that both coaches and athletes can understand.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into your athletic performance with Alpha and

Join us this Sunday at Alpha Human Performance for the Basketball Kickoff Event!! (sign up link in our bio)

🔥 Alpha Mindset Monday: Why do you Play??

At Alpha Human Performance, our mission is simple: to Inspire Human Performance in both sport and life.

We believe everyone has an “Inner Alpha”—a drive to excel, to elevate, and to achieve greatness. Our goal is to help you unlock that potential and develop a Performance Mindset that fuels success in all areas of life.

But every journey is unique. Each athlete must discover their own personal ‘Why’—the deeper purpose that drives them to push harder, grow stronger, and rise to new levels.

We focus on four key pillars to bring out your best:

• Mindset
• Training
• Performance
• Recovery

Your growth is shaped by your ambition and dedication to becoming your best self, wherever you are on your journey. At Alpha, we’re here to inspire that growth—so you can thrive in SPORT and LIFE.

What’s YOUR WHY??

📚 Alpha Human Performance Book of the Week: “Range” 📚

This week, we’re diving into “Range” by David Epstein—a game-changing read for athletes and parents alike! 🏃‍♂️🏀⚽

In a world that often pushes early specialization, “Range” makes the case for a broader skill set and the importance of exploring multiple sports and disciplines. Epstein shows how generalists, not specialists, often dominate in their fields by drawing on diverse experiences. 🌟

Want to excel as an athlete? 📈 Balance depth with breadth. Learn how versatility breeds success. 🔥

Grab your copy and level up with us!

🏃‍♂️ RUNNING the Grand Rapids Marathon? 🏃‍♀️

Join Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan for a FREE Post-Marathon Injury Assessment with their expert Physical Therapists!

📅 October 21, 2025
⏰ 6-7 PM
📍 Alpha Human Performance
📍 3233 Eastern Ave, Grand Rapids

Whether you’re dealing with soreness or suspect an injury, get professional guidance on your recovery! No appointments necessary—drop-ins are welcome!

Be sure to stop by!