Sunday Shoutout: John S.
This week’s Sunday Shoutout goes to John from our 6am class. John is our youngest member in our group classes. While most of his peers are still in bed, John is at the gym working out with his mother and father. John has improved his strength and coordination tremendously the last few months since training […]
Unlock your CrossFit potential
Are you tired of monotonous workouts that leave you feeling uninspired? It’s time to break free from the ordinary and challenge yourself like never before! Let me introduce you to the incredible world of CrossFit, where strength, endurance, and community collide. Step 1: Embrace the CrossFit MindsetCrossFit isn’t just about physical strength; it’s a mindset […]
What’s your health account balance?
Comparatively speaking, think of your health spending account as your bank account. You can have a positive balance, also known as ‘savings’, or your account can be in a deficit. Each day, you can make decisions that directly affect both of these accounts. There’s an argument to be made that they are in fact linked […]
Can you carry the weight?
Why do we do loaded carries in our workouts? • Build stability in all three planes of motion.• Foundational movement pattern (local motion) that helps us get out of the sagittal plane which many programs place far too much emphasis on.• Improve the aerobic abilities of fast-twitch muscle fiber, which means higher power output can […]
What is CrossFit?
CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that combines elements of various sports and exercise disciplines. It was founded by Greg Glassman in 2000 and has gained immense popularity for its focus on functional fitness, varied workouts, and community-oriented approach. Here are some key aspects of CrossFit: Remember that CrossFit can be intense and physically demanding. […]
Advice for the everyday athlete
I’ve recently started to get back into listening to the fitness podcast “Chasing Excellence” by Ben Bergeron with host Patrick Cummings. For those that don’t know, Ben is a high-level coach to athletes such as Katrin Davidsdottir (2-time CrossFit Games winner), Cole Sagar, and Brooke Wells. In these podcasts, they discuss how we, ‘the average […]
The Importance of Rest Days
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly on the go, juggling work, personal life, and your passions? It’s time to hit the brakes and discover the transformative power of rest days! Here’s some tips on how to take a rest day.
Lunch to go
Jackie arrives at work at 7:45 am on Monday. She’s already behind for the day and feeling rushed. She immediately starts working. Sipping on coffee until it’s cold, she handles phone calls, deadlines, clients, and an endless stream of demands. At 11 am she thinks “How the heck is it this late already?” At 12:30 […]
Hugo Open 10 workouts
Workout 1 – ‘Hi, my name is’ Submit team name by Friday, August 11 at 12pm. Workout 2 – ‘Shoulder Pump’ On a 5:00 clock 10 Ring Rows 10 DB Push Press (20#) 30 Plate jumps Remaining time max reps of … up downs -Rest 30 seconds- On a 5:00 clock 10 Ring Rows 10 […]
‘I’ve always been athletic, but now I’m more sedentary.’
We hear this a lot during our No Sweat Intro. You grew up playing sports, were athletic in high school, and maybe even played in college. Then you graduated college, you got married, had kids, and 15 years later you don’t look or feel like the person you used to be. You miss being that […]