When people think about trying CrossFit, they usually think about the workouts. The weights. The pull-ups. Whether they’ll be able to keep up. But when I hear our members talk about why they keep coming back, a lot of the time they’re talking about the people. Noelia Cantu recently shared her experience after about two...Read More
Electrolytes are everywhere right now. Powders, packets, tablets, drinks. Everybody seems to have something you’re supposed to add to your water. And if you listen to enough advertising, you’d think plain water stopped working. So do you actually need electrolytes every day? Your body does. But that doesn’t mean you need an electrolyte supplement every...Read More
I would give just about anything to do the workout you’re thinking about skipping today. Even if it has burpees. Even if it’s running. Even if it’s the kind of workout you look at and immediately start figuring out how you’re going to avoid it. Right now I cant do CrossFit. I cant do jiujitsu,...Read More
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I was thinking about this the other day at the gym. Somebody will walk in, or message us, and they will say something like, “I need to get in shape before I start CrossFit.” And I get it. I really do. Because from the outside looking in, CrossFit can look a little intense. You see...Read More
One of the biggest things that keeps people from starting CrossFit is the idea that they need experience first. They think they need to know how to lift. They think they need to be in better shape. They think they need to understand all the movements before they ever walk through the door. But that...Read More
A lot of people wait way too long to start working out. Not because they do not care about their health. Not because they are lazy. Not because they do not want to feel better. Most of the time, they wait because they think they need to be “ready” first. They think they need to...Read More
Most people think lifting weights is just about looking better. And yes, building muscle can change how you look. That part is obvious. But the bigger reason strength training matters is what happens under the surface. Your body changes at the cellular level. Your bones get stronger. Your muscles become more useful. Your joints usually...Read More
A lot of people think they need to “get in shape” before they try CrossFit. I hear that all the time. “I need to lose some weight first.” “I don’t think I can keep up.” “I’m not ready for that yet.” “I’ve seen CrossFit online and that looks way too intense.” And honestly, I get...Read More