Helpful Tips

I’m still in disbelief, but it would appear that December is already upon us!  You know that that means…. CHRISTMAS PREZZIES! But what to buy for your CrossFit lovin’ pals and significant others?!  Such a dilemma.  Lucky for you, I’m here to help!  Here are some really cool CrossFit oriented gift ideas you can use […]

I don’t know about you, but for me, weather often affects my moods.  Sunlight breaking through clouds can lift my spirits, while a dull, rainy day may make me feel a little gloomy.  While noticeable, these common shifts in mood generally do not affect people’s ability to cope with daily life.  Some folks, however, are

. Ok….we’re busted. Our gym may be totally awesome, but right now there’s one thing it isn’t… and that’s WARM! Even though we’re exercising mostly indoors, we still need to beware of our body temperature!  Here are some important tips on exercising effectively and safely in a cold snap like we’re having right now. When

You know what’s great about a CrossFit Gym?  It’s way different than your average Globo-Gym! …..Or is it? Actually, it’s not.  Because, just like in any other gym on the planet, hygiene in our CrossFit gym matters.  In a nutshell, good hygiene is a BIG deal.  Especially in an environment filled with germs just waiting

It’s an important part of every workout, but it doesn’t always get talked about or emphasized as much as it should:  I’m talking about the Warm-Up. You should all do it, and most of you are faithful and consistent to warm-up properly every time you come into the gym.  But there are times when some

Francey-Pants hits a new Deadlift PR! As I was watching a rather inspiring lecture video from the CrossFit Journal on the topic of self-talk, I realized that I had actually heard the speaker’s anecdotal story before.  Because this idea made such a mark in my mind, I thought I would share it with the rest

I thought this article would be quite fitting after the CrossFit Zone gathering this weekend.  Something to think about as we are heading in to the holiday season 🙂 ~ This article is from CrossFit South Bay No one can deny: drunk can be fun. Not much has changed since high school/college other than maybe

“Every human being should be able to perform basic maintenance on themselves. You know what to eat, how to train, and what to do if you have a cut; you should also know how to fix your tight hips, painful knees, and stiff shoulders, and how to make yourself faster and more powerful. It’s too

Hey Team, This is a new addition to our Success Journal package that we give to all new members.  It basically outlines our scaling system, including the rationale behind it and how to figure out where you fit in terms of our Zones.  Give it a read through and think about where you typically end up.  What do