If you’ve ever walked into a CrossFit gym and thought wow this place is huge or this must have taken a ton of work to build, here’s something a lot of people forget. Nearly every CrossFit gym you know started small. Like really small. Sometimes it’s a spare bedroom. Sometimes it’s a tiny corner in...Read More
One of my favorite things about BayWay CrossFit is how people react the first time they walk in. They look around, notice the barbells, hear someone breathing hard on a bike or a rower, watch somebody else moving through a set of squats or pull ups, and they get that look like wow this seems...Read More
If you’ve ever seen a pistol squat and thought, “There’s no way I can do that,” you’re not alone. The pistol squat is one of those movements that looks simple but exposes a lot at once: Strength Balance Mobility Control And that’s exactly why we teach it the way we do at BayWay CrossFit. Instead of asking people...Read More
December 2025 marked one full year of being a dad to a baby who is now 13 months old. It was also another year of being a bonus dad to two boys, running a business, trying to stay healthy, and figuring out how to hold everything together without losing myself in the process. This was...Read More
If you’ve ever wondered why CrossFit gets such incredible results, it comes down to three things: patience, practice, and consistency. At BayWay CrossFit in Baytown, we see it every day. Members who show up, work hard, and trust the process achieve lasting results that go beyond just physical change. I’ve been through pretty much every side of fitness....Read More
When you walk into a gym for the first time, you can usually tell within minutes whether it’s the right place for you. At BayWay CrossFit in Baytown, that moment happens the second you’re greeted by name, see the high-fives flying around the room, and realize everyone is genuinely happy to see you there. One of...Read More
If you want to improve your lifts, reduce injury risk, and move better in every workout at BayWay CrossFit, start by looking down at your feet. Most athletes believe that strength originates from their legs, core, or grip. But real power begins where your body meets the ground. Our technique of the week is a simple...Read More
Why October Is the Best Time to Recommit Before the Holidays at BayWay CrossFit When the air cools off and routines start to settle, something shifts. Summer chaos fades, kids are back in school, and life finally feels predictable again. That’s when most people realize—they’ve been coasting. The workouts slowed, the nutrition slipped, and the...Read More
Why Competing at the Right Level Matters at BayWay CrossFit At BayWay CrossFit in Baytown, we believe competition should bring out your best — not your ego. There’s a big difference between competing to grow and competing just to win. If you’re fitter than me — or just as fit — there’s no reason to sign up for a scaled CrossFit...Read More
When it comes to fitness, many people think more training volume is the secret to success. Do more workouts. Add more time. Stack on extra reps. But the truth—backed by CrossFit methodology and top athletes—is that intensity beats volume almost every time. In James Hobart’s CrossFit Journal article, A Deft Dose of Volume, he explains that simply piling on more...Read More
