By Jessica | CrossFit , Training
Each person that walks through our doors is an individual. Some are older, some are younger, some have worked out in the past, others have never lifted a weight in their lives. Some want to lose weight, others are simply bored with their current workout routine. We also understand that our gym can be an intimidating […]
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By Sarah MacDonald | CrossFit , Training
Dear Beginner CrossFitter, While I’m new to coaching, I’ve been a relatively avid CrossFitter for about three years. While some might still call their third year the “early stages” (in comparison to some CrossFit veterans who have been at it for 10-15 years) I have definitely experienced several phases of growth and numerous attitude and motivational […]
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By Joe Jacobs | CrossFit , Training
If you were asked about your favorite barbell exercise, what would come to mind? Average gym goers would probably lean towards the universally popular bench press or seasoned athletes may lean towards the touted “King of the Exercises” barbell squat. But who among you would think the deadlift? The deadlift is the ultimate test of strength […]
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By Brooke Albea | CrossFit , Training
The snatch is one of the two olympic lifts. A highly technical movement, the snatch can take years (yes, years!) to master. The objective? Get the bar from the ground to overhead in one continuous, explosive motion. And yet – we never fully “master” anything with a barbell – there will always be something to tweak […]
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Do you spend a lot of time doing “cardio” exercises and feel frustrated by your lack of progress and results? It’s not you. It’s a common problem, and we’re here to explain why you’re plateaued in your fitness. Things like running, swimming, biking or other endurance type exercises can be great for clearing your head, but they […]
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By Jessica | CrossFit , Training
While we’d always prefer you make it in to Holy City for a workout, we realize life happens, and that isn’t always the case. Sometimes you’re traveling and only have access to a hotel gym. Other times your day just gets away from you and you can’t make a class time. Don’t let those be […]
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By Jessica | CrossFit , Goal Setting , Training
Husband, wife, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, significant other. No matter what you call them, they’re your person. But relationships are hard, and you have to work at them to make them work, to keep the bond strong year after year. Did you know that a common workout routine can be a great way to strengthen that […]
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By Brooke Albea | CrossFit , Goal Setting
We hear it all the time: exercise isn’t just good for the body, it’s good for the mind too. Not only does regular exercise improve body composition, increase fitness, and reduce the risk of various health issues, exercise is also a tried and true way to both reduce stress and improve mental functioning. While any type […]
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By Noel Poff | Training , Yoga
Yoga is an often misunderstood activity, and for the wrong reasons. There’s something to be said for getting out of your comfort zone and trying something new. Why haven’t you tried yoga yet? I’ve heard it before, and still hear it all of the time from potential practitioners: they “aren’t yoga people.” When asked […]
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By Jessica | CrossFit , Training
While we hit benchmark workouts at our gym throughout the year, the CrossFit Games Open is the time to test our fitness! WHAT IS THE HOLY CITY CROSSFIT OPEN? The CrossFit Open is comprised of five workouts over five weeks. (You can read this blog post if you want to learn more!) Open workouts are identified […]
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