A Couple That Trains Together…

My poor wife. She should have known better. When you meet your future spouse at a CrossFit gym, you’re signing up for a lifetime full of workouts. When your husband proposes to you at the top of Stone Mountain, his idea of doing something fun is being active. When your husband talks you into doing […]

No Excuses member tackle Rowvember

No Excuses CrossFit took on the Rowvember Challenge for the second year in a row. The Challenge was simple, accumulate 50,000 meters on the rower during the month of the November. In addition, No Excuses collected more than 300 canned goods and donated them to the North Gwinnett Co-Op. Meters could be accumulated by rowing […]

Athlete Spotlight: Jesse Nelson

Name: Jesse Nelson Age: 38 Occupation: Owner, Simpleman Marketing Hometown: Statesboro, Ga Which class time do you usually attend? 12:30 or 4:30 Favorite WOD: The Kessel Run Favorite CF Movement: Bench Press Least Favorite CF Movement: Kipping – I have such a hard time with the forward shoulder mobility 1RM Back Squat: 235 1RM Deadlift: […]

How Long Can You Stay Strong?

I’ve always thought it would be cool to live to be 100 years old. The average life expectancy in the United States is about 80 years, so living to 100 would be exceeding expectations. But here’s the catch: I wouldn’t want to be 100 and bedridden or have a low quality of life. I’m talking […]

What’s Really in Your Protein Shake?

When you don’t have time to cook and you’re trying to eat healthy and consume protein, protein shakes are one of the most popular supplements on the market today.  From fitness enthusiasts to busy parents looking for a quick breakfast, millions of people rely on them every day to hit their nutrition goals. But not […]

What a 30-Second Flamingo Could Tell You About Aging

A few months back I wrote about grip strength being a strong marker for longevity. I’ve also talked about how wearing a tracker like WHOOP can give you insights into your health span (your “body age” vs chronological age). But there’s another simple test you can do at home that may tell you more than […]

Travel Workouts That Actually Work

Whether you’re traveling for work, vacation, or the holidays, staying consistent with your workouts can be tough. Hotel gyms are often under-equipped, and schedules get packed fast. But here’s the good news — you can still stay in shape with travel workouts that actually work. At No Excuses CrossFit, we help members stay active no […]

GLP-1 Drugs vs. Gym Time — Which One Wins?

You’ve probably seen the headlines by now: GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are everywhere.  You probably know someone that’s on it or has used it in the past. I have a family member that swears every person at their work is on it.  If you’ve tried diet and exercise for years […]

Athlete Spotlight: Carina Eberle

Name: Carina Eberle Age: 48 Occupation: Senior Vice President EHS Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina Which class time do you usually attend? 12:30 or 4:30 Favorite WOD: The Don and Fight Gone Bad Favorite CF Movement: Double Unders Least Favorite CF Movement: Barbell Snatch Favorite Food: Steak and anything with dulce de leche Favorite Movie: I […]

Why You’re Always Tired — And What You Can Do About It

Lately I’ve been hearing it everywhere: “I’m always tired.” From my wife to members at the gym, or parents at school activities — low energy isn’t just common. It’s almost expected. So when I stumbled across this story “Doctors Reveal 17 Science-Backed Ways To Get More Energy Today,” it felt like someone was finally naming […]