2022 03 03
Imagine this, mid-WOD, trying to lock your feet correctly during a rope climb and you look down to see your running shoes slowly shred down the rope. Then you hop off the rope and head over to squat snatches, and your now shredded “marshmallow” shoes are wavering as if you…
2018 11 23
We’ve all been there, moments leading up to a big event. Your mouth goes feels dry, you start sweating, and your stomach starts flipping. That nervous and anxious feel floods you and you’re now aware that you are doubting the whole thing. This can apply to an upcoming workout, a…
2018 10 16
Life is about being a versatile athlete and training in all realms of life. -Ray Lewis A well created and followed daily routine can help create a more efficient day, and as a result, allow you to devote more time to your day. Routines are one of the most…
2018 10 05
In the Mariam-Webster’s Dictionary, Confidence is defined as ‘a feeling or consciousness of one’s powers or of reliance on one’s circumstances’ and a second definition that clarifies and solidifies the first is, ‘the quality or state of being certain’. A huge component of success is mental fitness – A state…
2018 09 18
No matter what your physical pursuit of choice, your hands will take a beating. Calluses, blisters, and eventual skin tears/rips on the hands are a part of using your hands for work. This applies to more than just CrossFit, whether you are digging with a shovel, playing basketball, climbing a…
2018 09 14
Recently, I’ve had gym members ask me about whether they should be wearing a lifting belt during training. As you see in many sports, such as Powerlifting, Weightlifting, and Strongman, lifting belts are a commonplace piece of equipment for heavy lifting sports. So, you say, “Hey! I lift heavy in…
2018 09 05
Alcohol is almost impossible to avoid. It is a part of many social gatherings, events, and widely available in most restaurants. Not only that, but it can be synonymous with ‘having a good time’ on the weekend, of which we are all guilty. This doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy…
2018 09 03
You come into the gym after sitting at work all day. Due to traffic, you made it just on time to hear the end of the workout explanation then jumping right into warm-ups. The WOD has thrusters, “goodbye back,” you think. Why don’t we stretch at the beginning of class?…
2018 08 21
There is always emphasis and focus on workouts, diet, and mobility. But when the topic of recovery is thrown around, often the term is generalized and overlooked. Everyone has felt the sluggish day of not enough sleep the night before. You can’t move, better yet, you don’t want to move.…
2018 08 14