Coach Jared takes you through 2024's programming and the misconceptions about strength biased programming vs GPP as well as what the top coaches and programmers in the world teach. https://youtu.be/lsI9T-gARLI
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…
Programming is one of the most talked about subjects in the CrossFit community. We often have athletes asking questions like, "What strength program should I follow? How often should I do cardio? Should I do this program from instagram athlete 'so and so'?" Oh and of course my favorite, "What's…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…