This pandemic is a major life event for all of us. It’s thrown our schedules, activities, relationships, and everyday life into a completely different track, with little warning. Similar to a new child, a new job, moving, a death in the family, or a painful break up, this will have Read more…
Imagine life is a pool. Or maybe more accurately, an ocean. Sometimes it’s calm and peaceful, and sometimes it’s tumultuous and it takes everything you have to hold your head above water. No matter who you are, if you want to make it through the storms and keep swimming, there Read more…
Working out at Home: Everything you need to know!Tips for working out at home & how to set up a home gym With gyms closing around the world to help stop the spread of the pandemic, more people than ever before are going to be venturing into the world of Read more…
By Coach Chris, CF-L2, PN-1 This week, a friend of mine texted me this question: “Is it true that exercising makes it harder to lose weight?” She had been commenting on a post about weight loss & exercise in a Facebook group for physicians, and one of the other commenters Read more…
Last week, we talked about one of the most prevalent myths surrounding CrossFit: that it’s an exercise program just for super fit people. If you missed it, check it out here! Spoiler alert: we busted that myth! CrossFit Myth Busting #2: “CrossFit is too dangerous! You’re just going to get Read more…
It’s 2020! A new year. A fresh start. Lots of people look to start new habits, new adventures, and new steps on their fitness journey during this season. Maybe you’re considering CrossFit this year! But maybe you’re wondering if it’s something you could handle. Over the next week, we will Read more…
We see you. Maybe you have to shoo away your daughter at the park. “Mommy’s knee hurts too much to play right now. Maybe next time.” Maybe you’re sitting at the doctor’s office, hearing that you need to change things or you won’t live to see your kids finish high Read more…
By Coach Chris (CF-L2, PN 1) Many of us eat our meals on the go — in the car, at our desk while we work, in front of the TV or computer, for example. We’re not giving a thought to how we’re eating, we’re just trying to get it done Read more…
“Always give it your best effort!”“Go 100% today!” If you’ve been around any CrossFit gym, you’ve undoubtedly heard your coach or fellow athletes use these phrases. But we don’t often talk about or understand what this really means. So let’s break it down! For starters, it’s important to note that Read more…
Rest Day Rundown By Coach Chris We got a great question from one of our members this week about rest days. She wanted to know: “What should I do on a rest day? How do I find balance between pushing myself and recovering? Sometimes I feel guilty for missing a Read more…