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BayWay CrossFit gym in Baytown Texas with barbells, kettlebells, and workout equipment on the gym floor
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...
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BayWay CrossFit member review from Jones about starting CrossFit with no experience and feeling supported in class.
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...
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BayWay CrossFit members posing together at a beginner-friendly CrossFit gym in Baytown, TX
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...
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BayWay CrossFit member holding a barbell in the front rack position for a blog about why lifting weights matters
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...
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Group of BayWay CrossFit members standing outside the gym in Baytown for a beginner fitness blog.
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...
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How to Take Charge of Your Well-being Life is hectic. I get it. I’ve got two amazing kids, a supportive partner, and a demanding full-time job of running a gym that makes finding a moment alone feel like a luxury. Maybe you can relate. Take Sara, for instance, juggling two kids, a spouse, and a...
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The last three months have been pretty hectic for me and the gym with trying to move into the new facility while still getting it put together and then jumping right into the CrossFit Open and hosting an event for five Fridays in a row. But like most fitness facilities with the holidays coming up,...
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