By Jessica | CrossFit , Training
Getting results from working out isn’t easy. Aimless exercise programming leads to frustration, stress, and giving up altogether. With a focus from people at large on “cardio” in general, it’s easy to forget a key component to athletic success — strength. But what does ‘strength’ mean? There are different kinds of strength, and here we’re […]
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By Joe Reava | CrossFit , Training
Ever been through a tough workout and had your hands tear from gripping a bar or weight? This is something that can be extremely frustrating, and believe me, I’ve been there! I can still remember a workout that I did out in Murfreesboro, TN that was labeled as an endurance WOD. There were over 100 […]
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By Ryne Taylor | Recovery , Training
We talk a lot about “active recovery” – but what does that mean? Here’s a scenario for you: It’s Thursday and you are sore. On Monday, you came into the gym and performed 75 burpees in a workout. Then Tuesday came and brought with it box jumps and pull-ups. To top it all off, Wednesday involved deadlifts […]
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By Joe Reava | CrossFit , Training
This one goes out to all of your newer CrossFitters, and perhaps any of you old, salty veterans that have never bothered to figure these out! There are a lot of different acronyms in CrossFit – so much so that sometimes the board can look like a math equation or a foreign language. This “short […]
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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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