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 […]
‘I’m newly married, so I need to be healthy for my husband and for our future family.’
Let’s face it, when you grow up you have more responsibilities. There’s more people relying on you. They need you. They need you to be present. They need you to be active. They need you to care. But if you’re always feeling tired, lethargic and lazy. How can you care for your family? It starts […]
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 […]