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Pre-Workout Supplements: Purchase or Pass?
What is "Pre-Workout?" "Pre-workout" is a pill, powdered, or pre-mixed supplement drink that can be ingested approximately 30 minutes prior to exercising to boost energy. Ingredients typically include amino acids, B vitamins, glucose, nitric...
Tips for Toes to Bar
What are Toes to Bar? The “toes to bar” exercise is a gymnastics movement commonly included in CrossFit WODs. The exercise consists of hanging from a pull-up bar and bringing your toes up to touch the bar, as demonstrated in the video below...
What to Know About the CrossFit Open
What is the CrossFit Open? The CrossFit Open is an annual international online CrossFit competition. Every Thursday for three consecutive weeks, CrossFit Headquarters releases 1-2 special “Open” workouts for registered athletes to complete....
Different Grips Used in CrossFit
Why Our Grip Matters How we grip our barbells and kettlebells when weightlifting contributes to how successful our lifts will be. Just as there is a correct way for our spine, shoulders, legs, and feet to be positioned during a movement,...
Maintaining Fitness During the Holidays Part 2: Exercise
‘Tis the Season for Exercise It’s the holiday season, but that doesn’t mean we should let our fitness habits melt away like a snowman in springtime. This blog is the second in our 2-part series on how to maintain your fitness during the...
Maintaining Fitness During the Holidays Part 1: Nutrition
'Tis the Season for Nutrition The holiday season is here, and we know how hard it can be to keep up with normal diet and exercise habits during this time. This blog is the first of our 2-part series on how to maintain your fitness during the...
Weightlifting Belt Do’s and Don’ts
What is a Weightlifting Belt? A weightlifting belt is an adjustable belt worn around the waist to help support the lower back and core. It is typically made of nylon or leather with a Velcro strap or traditional belt buckle. Belts are...
Air Squats 101: What They Are and Why We Do Them
Air squats, otherwise known as bodyweight or unweighted squats, are considered the “cornerstone movement of CrossFit.” That’s because they form the foundation for countless other exercises we routinely perform. The front squat, back squat, clean,...
How CrossFit Workouts Can Get You in Shape
CrossFit workouts offer a unique, effective approach to getting in shape. In this blog, we discuss why CrossFit workouts are beneficial as well as what to expect when getting started. We then explain how certain healthy habits can enhance your...
Upper Body Exercises and Workouts in CrossFit
Upper body exercises in CrossFit are a crucial component of any effective training program. In CrossFit, we make sure they show up in our workouts as more than just bicep curls and bench presses. We target the entire upper body, which consists of...
CrossFit Results and Benefits For Your Health
What is CrossFit? CrossFit is a fitness program that combines cardio, weightlifting, gymnastics, and body weight exercises into a Workout of the Day (WOD). It includes movements that mimic those we use in everyday life, which is why it’s...
An Introduction to Personal Training
What is a Personal Trainer? A personal trainer is an individual who uses their knowledge about health and fitness to create and guide you through a personalized exercise program in a one-on-one setting. They lead you through intentional and...
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