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.
‘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 […]
Stay Hydrated for a Refreshed Life!
Did you know that staying hydrated is the key to unlocking a healthier and happier you? In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the importance of hydration, but let me tell you why it should be at the top of your priority list. Just a few months ago, I was struggling with low energy […]
Why diets don’t work
You can’t lose weight without controlling your nutrition. If you’re trying to lose fat by joining a gym — but not changing what you eat — it won’t work. Not even No Excuses CrossFit workouts, which are the best in the Suwanee/Buford/Sugar Hill area. But the problem is that diets don’t work. And they usually […]
‘I want to be a role model for my daughter’
‘I want to be a role model for my daughter. If I continue on the path I’m on now, it won’t be pretty.’ It’s easy to be selfish when you’re young. You can do what you want, when you want. But when you have a spouse, kids, and a full-time job you have people depending […]
Chase goals, not rabbits
Here’s why you have a coach: There’s too much out there. You know you can’t do everything. A lot of it looks–or sounds–good. I’m talking about diet plans, supplements, workout programs, or even daily WODs. But you can’t do it all, and trying to do too much will actually set you back. I’m guilty! Everyone […]
Athlete Spotlight: Stephanie Cardenas
Name: Stephanie Cardenas Age: 38 Occupation: Stay at home mom Hometown: Los Angeles Which class time do you usually attend?: I’m everywhere, but my roots will always be 5:30 pm Favorite WOD: I’m an upper body girl, but don’t quite have a favorite WOD yet. Favorite CF Movement: Push press Least Favorite CF Movement: Wall […]
Sunday Shoutout: Lindsay M.
This week’s Sunday Shoutout goes to Coach Lindsay. Lindsay coaches our evening classes on Monday. She’s always bringing enthusiasm to her classes and dropping knowledge bombs. Lindsay also does a great job with helping out with the little things around the gym like making sure it’s clean, equipment is working properly, and there’s water in […]
Wake Up to Warm Up: Igniting Your Inner Furnace
Have you ever jumped straight into a workout only to find your body’s not quite ready to perform at its best? That’s like attempting to drive a car in the winter without warming it up first. When you’re a kid, you don’t need to warmup. You’re active and limber, so jumping or sprinting at a […]