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What are the benefits of joining a community-based fitness gym?
First and foremost, offers the best value for your money, compared to any other type of gym. The primary reason is that we are locally
Staying active during COVID 19
We’re clearly living through a very strange moment in modern human history. While it can be tempting to give up on exercise (what better excuse
Stop doing sit-ups!
Let’s take a moment to talk about different reasons for wanting to include sit-ups in our training, and some cool alternatives! Reason 1: “I want
Low(er) Carb Pumpkin Pie
Hey fit friends! Wanted to share a recipe that I really like to use at this time of year. For those of you that don’t
Our programming is better…
How do I know that our programming is better? Because we don’t write it anymore. If you’ve coached CrossFit or been involved in it for
How to find the best CrossFit near me
You typed “best Crossfit gym near me” into your search bar, and if your city is anything like Austin, there are probably 5 gyms (“boxes”)
Diets or habits?
Today let’s chat about ONE of the many reasons why restriction diets backfire. There was a famous study done in the WWII days. At the
Likkity split: Understanding pace on the rower
If you took off on a 5 km run, you wouldn’t sprint the first 400 meters, gas yourself and end up walking. You would probably
How to save money on groceries and eat like a boss!
7 tips to help you save a fridge full of cold, hard cash! One of the biggest excuses we hear when people say they don’t
New Year’s resolutions are bullshit
I used to be a fan of New Year’s resolutions. I would caution people to not try to take on too many, but none the
Protein for weight loss?
The protein and weight loss connection When people think about protein supplementation, they usually think about all things muscle related. Clients often approach me to
Not getting results? Better sleep on it…
I’m sure you’re tired of us, and others in your life, preaching the importance of getting enough sleep… But that Netflix series you’re watching is
The hidden benefits of working out
What’s your excuse when you fall off the movement bandwagon? Too tired? Long days at work? Have children? No have time? You’ll start next week?
Sleep it off champ!
Body recomposition not happening as fast as you’d like? Your sleep could be to blame! Tired of us—and everyone else in your life—preaching the importance
Alcohol and training
Ye Olde Booze Debate Continues… Alcoholism = bad. A glass of wine a night = OK, maybe even helpful? That’s usually the general thinking about
Anatomy of a back injury
I’m writing this post for several reasons. Understand that no injury happens in a vacuum. I didn’t hurt my back because of CrossFit. Push yourself
Training plateau?
Feeling a plateau? Maybe you need some personalized direction in your training Client A: Who has been here for three months on a 1RM deadlift
Motivation
Science says when it comes to sticking to a workout program, we’ve been doing it all wrong! As coaches, one of our biggest challenges—along with
Why do I need a professional coach?
This time it’s going to be different… … This time, I’m going to workout every day, I’m going to stick to the program. This time
Do Crossover bands really work?
Shoulder injury? Try regular Crossover Symmetry training There is not a single person that we’ve introduced to crossover symmetry that hasn’t benefited from it, especially
Fallen arches
Do your Arches fall like the London bridge when you squat? If so—or you’re not sure—read on…. Inexperienced coaches might blame the major muscles/ primary
Puppy power!
Looking to live longer? Adopt a dog! Though it might go without saying that dogs force people to stay fitter than the general population by tricking
How much should I stretch?
I’ve heard tons of different arguments for and against stretching. When I was a wee lad learning to breakdance, I spent tons of time stretching,
Meal plan or nah?
Why Meal Plan Dieting isn’t the Answer! We work with a lot of people on nutrition, and I always get the question, “Can you just
Electrolytes vs. Sugar, don’t get duped!
Electrolytes 101: Electrolytes like sodium and potassium, are important for regulating muscle and nerve function, as well as for hydration, blood pressure and keeping your
5 Habits Hurting Your Nutrition
5 Habits that are Hurting your Diet Decisions Food can be stressful, especially if you’re trying to make body composition changes. Sometimes, there are things
Brace Yourself!
The science, and art, of bracing! When it comes to weightlifting, one of the most critical errors we see on a regular basis is a
Kids won’t eat healthy? Four simple strategies to get them eating well!
Get your kids cooking: Their culinary skills predict their future health! Not only is getting your kids into the kitchen useful to you (who doesn’t
Does CrossFit cause injuries?
The short answer unfortunately is yes. But so does every form of physical activity! What’s important to remember is that while your risk for injury
Failure to mobilize your shoulders could result in death!
Now that we’ve got your attention! In my years coaching, I’ve heard tons of people in the gym begging to do things like kipping pull-ups,
Are you recovering as hard as you’re working out – part 2
Are you recovering as hard as you’re working out? Learn the latest tips as to how to make your recovery as import as your workout for long-lasting results!
Are you recovering as hard as you’re working out?
PRs slowing down and you’re feeling a plateau? Your recovery could be to blame! Recovery isn’t just for serious competitive athletes. Even if you’re a
The one supplement you’re not taking…
Supplements—and the supplement industry in general regularly get a bad rep. Chiefly because it’s an unregulated industry, which means that there are tons of companies
CrossFit vs. Orange Theory Fitness (OTF) vs. F45
Fitness friends! If you’re reading this, you’re probably considering which one of the above three fitness programs to start. I want to start off by
Why we don’t do “CrossFit” every day.
Why we don’t do “CrossFit” every day Do you really even know what “CrossFit” means? Every time someone shows up at our gym interested in
Get the skinny on cholesterol and fat.
Why you shouldn’t be so quick to fear fat or cholesterol! For decades, we’ve been led to believe eating fat makes you fat, and eating
How to scale.
Are your coaches scaling your workouts appropriately? We all know that CrossFit is infinitely scaleable, and that anyone can do it. Most coaches will know
How and why to use tempo during a workout
“What does @3131 tempo mean?” So you finally know the difference between a muscle clean, a hang power clean and a clean, and you think
3 Myths About Crossfit
These are three things as coaches we hear all the time. So we wanted to give you our take on these common misconceptions!”I’m going to
