If there’s one truth we’ve seen time and time again at BayWay CrossFit, it’s this: the people who succeed aren’t the fittest or the fastest—they’re the ones who keep showing up. Life gets busy. Work gets stressful. Kids get sick. And sometimes, the couch looks more appealing than the rig. But progress doesn’t come from waiting...Read More

Because your time is valuable—and so is your health. If you’re like most people, your days are packed. Between work, family, errands, and responsibilities, finding time for yourself—let alone time to work out—feels nearly impossible. But here’s the truth: your health isn’t optional, and your fitness doesn’t have to take hours a day. That’s where...Read More

🎥 TECHNIQUE TUESDAY: Protect Your Back in 3 Minutes Your back puts in WORK during lifts, metcons, and daily life—don’t skip the warm-up. Here are 3 quick movements to keep your spine safe and ready to move: 1️⃣ Cat-Cow – Mobilize and connect breath to spinal movement.2️⃣ Banded Good Mornings – Fire up your posterior chain.3️⃣ 90/90 T-Spine Rotations – Unlock...Read More

Let’s be real—if the treadmill and machines at your local globo gym actually worked for most people, they’d all be walking around shredded and energized. But they’re not. That’s because traditional exercise routines—20-30 minutes of steady-state cardio and a circuit of machines—are outdated and inefficient for what most people actually want: losing fat and building lean muscle. Here...Read More

Let’s be honest—CrossFit has exploded with access. You can follow HWPO, PRVN, CompTrain, and a dozen other competitor tracks with just a click. And that’s awesome… for competitors. But here’s the reality: most of us don’t need two or three sessions a day. We don’t need two strength blocks, a metcon, an accessory pump session, and...Read More

If you’ve ever stepped into BayWay CrossFit, you know right away—it’s different. It’s not just a gym filled with equipment and people going through the motions. It’s a place where you push yourself past what you thought was possible, where you show up not just to get in shape but to get better. People come in...Read More

The first week of March is when many people start to question their New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you started strong in January, but now you’re looking for a way to speed things up. Suddenly, you see ads promising rapid results: “Lose 20 pounds in 30 days!” “Build muscle FAST!” “Sign up for free—no commitment!” We...Read More

This might be the most straightforward thing you’ll ever read about metabolism that isn’t trying to sell you a supplement or quick fix. Your metabolism is simply the rate at which your body burns energy. Think of it like fuel consumption in a car. Your body requires calories for energy—just like your car needs gas...Read More

Welcome to Ranting with Rich, the short-cast where I dive into fitness, CrossFit, and everything related to getting stronger and healthier—without the long-winded emails you’re probably skipping over! In this episode, I take you on a journey through the history of BayWay CrossFit, the best CrossFit gym in Baytown, from an idea between a few passionate 5 AM...Read More

Life is busy. Between work, family, and other responsibilities, it’s easy to let exercise slip to the bottom of the priority list. But if you want to see results—whether it’s weight loss, strength gains, or improved endurance—you have to treat your workouts like any other important appointment. That means scheduling them in advance and sticking...Read More