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 […]
Rowvember is Back — and This Year, We’re Rowing for a Cause!
It’s that time of year again! The Rowvember Challenge is back at No Excuses CrossFit in Suwanee, GA — and this year, we’re making every meter matter for our community. From Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 30, your mission is to row 50,000 meters during the month of November. But this time, your effort […]
Why a Coach Beats Any Fitness App Every Time
For the past month or two, I’ve been seeing ads for this calorie-counting app all over social media. It seemed like every time I opened Facebook or Instagram, there it was — this slick ad for an app that promised to make tracking my food effortless. With AI technology, you could take a picture of […]
Strength Training You Can Stick With: Build Muscle, Consistency, and Confidence
When most people start a new fitness routine, motivation is high—but a few weeks in, life gets busy, progress slows, and the excitement fades. The key to long-term success? Finding strength training you can stick with. At No Excuses CrossFit in Suwanee, we believe sustainable strength training isn’t about fancy equipment or perfect programs—it’s about […]
Grow New Brain Cells With These Exercises You Already Do
We’ve all heard it before: “You’re born with all the brain cells you’ll ever have.” Turns out — that was wrong. Modern neuroscience now tells us our brains can grow new neurons well into adulthood. A recent article points out that a protein called BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) plays a big role in neurogenesis — […]