What is the CrossFit Open? The CrossFit Open is an annual international online CrossFit competition. Every Thursday for three consecutive weeks, CrossFit Headquarters releases 1-2 special “Open” workouts for registered athletes to complete....

Why Our Grip Matters How we grip our barbells and kettlebells when weightlifting contributes to how successful our lifts will be. Just as there is a correct way for our spine, shoulders, legs, and feet to be positioned during a movement, there is...

‘Tis the Season for Exercise It’s the holiday season, but that doesn’t mean we should let our fitness habits melt away like a snowman in springtime. This blog is the second in our 2-part series on how to maintain your fitness during the holidays....

'Tis the Season for Nutrition The holiday season is here, and we know how hard it can be to keep up with normal diet and exercise habits during this time. This blog is the first of our 2-part series on how to maintain your fitness during the...

What is a Weightlifting Belt? A weightlifting belt is an adjustable belt worn around the waist to help support the lower back and core. It is typically made of nylon or leather with a Velcro strap or traditional belt buckle. Belts are commonly used...

Air squats, otherwise known as bodyweight or unweighted squats, are considered the “cornerstone movement of CrossFit.” That’s because they form the foundation for countless other exercises we routinely perform. The front squat, back squat, clean,...

CrossFit workouts offer a unique, effective approach to getting in shape. In this blog, we discuss why CrossFit workouts are beneficial as well as what to expect when getting started. We then explain how certain healthy habits can enhance your...

Upper body exercises in Crossfit are a crucial component of any effective training program. In CrossFit, we make sure they show up in our workouts as more than just bicep curls and bench presses. We target the entire upper body, which consists of...

What is CrossFit? CrossFit is a fitness program that combines cardio, weightlifting, gymnastics, and body weight exercises into a Workout of the Day (WOD). It includes movements that mimic those we use in everyday life, which is why it’s also...

Personal training is the propcess of exercises instructed by a personal trainer. Trainers work with people for one-on-one exercise sessions, or in small group sessions What is a Personal Trainer? A personal trainer is someone who is certified and...

So, you have searched online for CrossFit movements, workouts and information on how to start CrossFit as a beginner but you still wonder if it’s really for you. This is common for anyone starting a new style of training so let's start with the...

With so many decisions to make in our quest to find the perfect recipe for fitness we often feel that we have to make a choice when determining the type of training that will give us the best results. But why? Is it because of popular opinion at...