Month: March 2018

Workout: “Jack”20 min As Many Reps As Possible10 push press (115/75)10 kettle bell swings (53/35)10 box jumps (24/20) This is what we call a “hero” workout in CrossFit. They have a little more special meaning than our typical workouts as they are made in remembrance of a soldier, police officer, or firefighter who was an…

It’s no secret that we love sweet things. The average American consumes roughly 66 pounds of sugar each year. It’s become such a prevalent part of our culture that it’s by and large people’s choice for breakfast. The days of bacon and eggs are long gone. It’s not uncommon for Americans to choose a doughnut…

I didn’t grow up in an environment that encouraged physical activity or working out. In fact, it was quite the opposite. I grew up before medical studies were published about how harmful it is to sit in front of a TV for hours on end. My family loved TV; I loved MTV, Nickelodeon, and my…

Now, obviously, my framework here is going to be a bit dramatacized. A lot of how your body develops in large part has to do with the signals you’ve been sending it via your activity and exactly how your brain views your body’s capabilities. An elderly woman who has been inactive for 10+ years is…

This will be a new blog series that we’ll be starting that will feature one workout and one meal each week that we would like people to try at home. The workouts will be with minimal equipment so they’ll be easy to do at home.   Week 1 Workout:   5 rounds 800m run 25…