One last blog article from Coach Alexa as she takes on her new adventure. There is a phrase that I run into coaching that makes my blood curl. It is my least favorite thing to hear an athlete say. That phrase is “I can’t.” There have been countless times I have been coaching someone, … Read more
If you could quit your job today and start a new career, your dream job, what would it be? What if someone knocked on your door and offered you that opportunity, would you take it? What if that person believed in you enough to invest in you, but there was no guarantee of long … Read more
That is the question I will attempt to help you answer in this article. When done well, butterfly pull ups look really cool and they will help you to move quickly and efficiently. For competitors, looking cool and moving fast is essential. For most of us who are just looking to get stronger and … Read more
We just entered a 2 rep push press cycle. This push press is a fairly straightforward two-part movement – the lift combines a short aggressive dip with an overhead drive. For those with shoulder mobility issues, increasing the weight of your push press this cycle without addressing any underlying shoulder mobility issues you may have … Read more
With the summer weather in full effect, there is no escaping sweat. Maybe you love the feeling you get after a long sweaty workout, and maybe you could do without all of the excess fluid dripping out of your pores. Sweat is a natural and healthy response to increased body temperature. As the body’s temperature … Read more
The word intention is defined as “a thing intended; an aim or plan.” Intention can also mean the purpose or attitude with which you are acting. When you come in to work out, have you ever developed or considered implementing an intention? Many of us come up with goals for a workout, like I … Read more
It is no secret that the workouts we do at CrossFit are very challenging. Some more than others, but I don’t think anyone ever leaves the gym thinking “Man that was easy” and if you have, more power to you. This is hard work but it is work that you will benefit immensely from. … Read more
This article is a follow up to a blog article I wrote several months ago called Macros 101. In my first article, I talked about what Macros are, and what they do for our bodies. If you haven’t read Macros 101, you can read it here. The important things to remember are: Macronutrients are the … Read more
This is a simple question without a simple answer. The answer to this question depends on age, gender, the type of climate you live in, how much physical activity you engage in and your perspiration rate, among many other things. According to the American Council on Exercise, women should consume at least 2.7 liters (91 … Read more
Two members of the Community of Strength Project working through a Partner WOD! Partner workouts – some love them, others dread and avoid them. Partner workouts turn acquaintances into friends, and friends into even better friends. They challenge you physically, while creating community and camaraderie. I always leave the gym after a partner workout … Read more
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