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From group class mentality to multi-service facility: Should CrossFit affiliates seek to partner with other, on-site health professionals?
The first question affiliate owners ask each other is always the same one: “How many members do you have?”Why is this? Is it a way to size each other up...
Is there a place for an off-season in CrossFit?
If you’re an NHL hockey player, the stereotypical off-season involves not much hockey at all. Professional hockey players are known to hit the golf course, and the committed ones dabble...
How much are you really eating?
Even if we take an epic cheat meal every now and then, most of us in the fitness world know what we should be eating on a daily basis. Lean...
How hard is CrossFit?
This infographic from menshealth.com gives us some numbers comparing the benchmark "Cindy" to your average health club workout using cable machines. We can't say we're surprised by the results. NOTE: The...
Recipe: On the go omelets
As much as we'd love to, who has the time to cook bacon and eggs every morning? Check out this super-quick recipe for on-the-go omelets that I work into my...
Infographic: How does your heart feel about your diet?
If you're reading this blog, you probably know that extra butter popcorn and milk shakes aren't great for your overall health, but check out this infographic to see some foods...
Infographic: Get up, the Turkish way
The Turkish get-up is a fantastic tool for building stability, strength and assessing movement patterns for imbalances or weaknesses. We love this infographic taking you through the steps. If you...
Protein, it's everywhere!
I don't want to be biased, but if you want to stay lean, gain muscle, and keep your performance top-notch, thinking about your protein sources is important. Too many people chug...
Is counting calories enough?
It seems like every successful athlete follows a specific nutrition plan, and the options are endless. Plenty count Macronutrients, determining the correct balance of carbs, fat, and protein for height,...