One thing that makes good CrossFit gyms different is the memories. I can tell you one memory that almost every CrossFit person has: their first class. For most, it is virtually always “One of the hardest workouts they’ve done.” They’re tired and probably, sweaty and happy. But for those that truly fall in love with...Read More
To be a good coach, you do not have to be a good athlete—end of story. I think ego holds many people back in the sports world, and especially in the fitness. Many athletes will turn their nose up at a coach that is not as fit as them. Ego prevents them from an opportunity...Read More
It’s been a while since I have posted a blog. Sorry about that. Yesterday my Grandpa received his first COVID vaccination shot and, on his way home, stopped by the gym to say hello. I was coaching class at the time, so it was a quick visit, but when I finished and got back to...Read More
This weekend, we hosted an in-house fitness competition, and it was amazing! I have been doing CrossFit competitions since I pretty much got into CrossFit. It is a different approach to fitness than the daily workouts we do. You learn to strategize and plan workouts out. You have a different mindset and need to be...Read More
This is going to be a short but to the point. If you want to be good at anything that involves physical fitness (sport or exercise), you have to eat enough. Being good can mean several things. It could mean being stronger and faster or even looking better. Eating enough can be just as important...Read More
Rucking is defined on the official Go Ruck website as: RUCK•ING [VERB] // Walking with a weighted rucksack (aka backpack). It implies action, energy, and purpose. Rucking requires strength, endurance, and character — and builds it, too. Rucking is a common military exercise but has moved into the civilian world as a fitness program. Ruck...Read More
This weekend I got to go to Katy, Texas, to watch a group of our members take on the Katy Team Classic, and it had me missing the old competition days. First, the Katy Team Classic was a well ran the event. All the workouts for us were on time, and all the volunteers and...Read More
Squatting is one of the essential exercises anyone can do. We need the strength from the glutes, quads, and hip flexors in almost every movement we make throughout the day, so why are they avoided in traditional exercise programs? I have had many people come in that are avid exercisers or are even coming from...Read More
Last week, I was at the grocery store when I heard someone talking about their fitness camp that they attend, and I heard them say, “It’s CrossFit-ish.” I have been training people for ten years, and let me tell you this, if you are not in a CrossFit gym, you are probably not doing CrossFit....Read More
I’ve been doing CrossFit since 2009 when a buddy of mine in the military introduced me to it, and I will be honest with you, I have had some knocks and injuries. Now 2009, I mostly did bodyweight workouts and a little barbell and kettlebell work tossed in while I was still playing college soccer,...Read More
