In CrossFit, we progress in this order: Mechanics, Consistency, and then Intensity. Following this progression will allow you to get the full benefits of what we offer in classes. Let's breakdown by what we mean by each of those terms: Mechanics The first step in any fitness journey is to learn to perform basic movement [...]
Have you ever tried to implement portion control but weren't exactly sure how? Did you know that we eat about 300 more calories every day than we did in 1985? When you consider there are 3,500 calories in a pound, you can see how fast these extra calories add up. So, how are you supposed to [...]
What Does Your Stress Web Look Like? Sometimes it really helps to see things on paper. Your stressors are no exception. So today we are going to be talking about the "stress web". It's a system designed to help you clearly see what areas of your life are most affected by stress. So instead of just [...]
Strength Training For Healthy Hormones Let's talk about how to support your hormones and improve metabolism through strength training. When we talk about strength training, what we are really talking about is building muscle. The process of putting your body into an anabolic state of growth and recovery. This is the opposite of a catabolic [...]
Do you have stress bod? Let's explore. You probably think you know what stress is and how it feels: The anxiety of having a million different things on your to-do list That pounding heart when you have to slam on the breaks The desire to mope around and slam doors when the day doesn't [...]
Pssst...inflamation plus aging = inflammaging. We've got a little assignment for you today that might lead you to a delicious weekend project! Go into your kitchen and look inside your pantry ... and then open up your fridge and take a look in there, too. What’s inside can make a BIG difference in how you age. [...]
Stress Eating. It's a subject that's not that fun to talk about but whether we want to admit it or not, it's something that most of us do. After a long day, those cookies in the pantry start looking really good. Before we try to tackle it, let's look at a cycle you have likely [...]
Do you love saving time on meal prep? We do too! You don't have to make elaborate recipes (unless you want to) every meal. With busy lives and limited time, why not make having food ready to go in the fridge something you do every week? We get it, food prepping can feel incredibly overwhelming, so [...]
Now more than ever, a healthy lifestyle is important for everyone. Are your daily habits setting you up for success? When we take care of our bodies not only do we look better, but we feel better too. Will Durant famously said "We are what we repeatedly do". So, let's talk about some daily habits [...]
With the holidays just around the corner, we've got a game plan to help you stay on track. FACT: Chances are the holidays this year are going to look a little different than most other years. And being prepared for that difference ahead of time can help you (and your loved ones) avoid disappointment and actually [...]