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Natalie Beyranevand pushing a sled at HYROX Boston
By Mike Collette July 31, 2026
Natalie had a full gym in her basement and all the friends she needed. She joined Prototype anyway. Now she's a podium finisher and her twins train here.
Prototype Training Systems series graphic reading
By Mike Collette July 31, 2026
What the trials actually showed for Ozempic, Zepbound and retatrutide — how they work in the body, and why the side effects come from the same mechanism.
Prototype Training Systems series graphic reading
By Mike Collette July 30, 2026
Peptides explained in plain English: what they actually are, why the word tells you nothing about whether one works, and how to judge the evidence.
Carla Lopez — Day 64 — Prototype 100 in 100
By Mike Collette July 30, 2026
Carla Lopez came to Prototype on a friend's invite and had never touched a barbell. Eleven years later, she's a 300-lb deadlifter, a podium finisher, and the heart of the 7AM crew.
Kim Watson with her sons — Day 63 of 100 in 100
By Mike Collette July 29, 2026
Kim Watson taught boutique fitness for years. Then she walked into Prototype and discovered there was a whole level of this she hadn't seen yet. Day 63 of 100.
AT with his family, Day 62 Prototype member story
By Mike Collette July 28, 2026
AT trained at four CrossFit gyms before Prototype. 299 sign-ins and 66 PRs later, here's what made this one different.
Kathy Bridge and her husband Marc in Copenhagen
By Mike Collette July 27, 2026
Kathy Bridge trained with Mike at BSC before Prototype existed. 1,517 classes and 14 years later, she's still in the 9am class. Day 61 of 100.
Nicole running during an annual Murph workout
By Mike Collette July 24, 2026
She came in for triathlons in 2012 and helped build the gym with her own hands, becoming Prototype's first coach. 14 years later, still home.
Dr. Safdar Medina — Day 59, 100 in 100 stories
By Mike Collette July 23, 2026
Pediatrician Dr. Safdar Medina found strength, recovery, and clarity at Prototype — running his best marathon yet at 57. Never too late to start.
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