The most under appreciated, under utilized, most basic bodyweight movement is none other than the pull-up. If you go into any gym or look up any of the latest “fitness gurus” routines you’ll definitely see someone performing a squat. If you look in those places you’ll also undoubtedly see someone doing some version of a…
Mike Stinson is our amazing CFV member of the month! Get to know all about him here. 1. How long have you been doing CrossFit? I have been doing CrossFit for about a year and a half. 2. What’s your favorite workout? Favorite workout would be anytime we get to lift heavy or try and…
If you spend any time on social media or watching TV today, you will undoubtedly come across the newest diet trend. “Don’t eat too much fruit!” “You have to drink a lot of caffeine!” “Dark chocolate is good for you!” It’s tough to make your way through the weeds in today’s world when you’re constantly…
We are always looking for an edge. That boost to improve performance. Whether it’s protein or amino acids or some kind of pre-workout drink, we’ll take just about anything to get results faster. Well, there’s one performance enhancer that can do all those things that we all take, but we aren’t getting enough of it….
It’s not something we do a ton of but it is something you should work into your fitness regimen more and more. Yes, most CrossFit coaches cure-all to any ache and pain…rolling out. Whether it be a foam roller or lacrosse ball, “rolling out” can help a decent amount of soft tissue strains and pulls. …
Demarcus Jackson is our October CFV Member of the Month. He’s an EMT/Medic for SAFD, he’s an amazing dad and husband, he spins on the ones and twos (and we all know him as DJ Squared), and he is a strong athlete. We’re happy to have him in our fam bam, and now’s your chance…
There’s long been a saying in the CrossFit community that when it comes to your diet you should follow the “80/20” rule. This is to say you should eat real, whole foods 80% of the time and enjoy yourself with indulgences like ice cream or cookies 20% of the time. It’s long been discussed that…
INGREDIENTS: 4 sweet potatoes 3 medium chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup sliced red onion 1/3 cup chopped cilantro Salt and pepper, to taste FULL INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat your oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and wash your sweet potatoes. Poke the sweet potatoes 5-6 times with a fork or sharp knife, place them on…
Let me know if this sounds like a familiar conversation you’ve had in your head. “If I just add 5 pounds every time I do this lift, before you know it I’ll be doing 30 more pounds.” I have a newsflash for you. It doesn’t work that way. I know it’s this shocking revelation, but…
Larry Leblanc is our CFV Member of the Month for the great month of September! Larry is fun to be around, talk to, work out with, and embrace a challenge with…he is an all around amazing dude! He walked through our doors to learn the power of fitness and to get his health back, and…
