I will gladly admit that I know next to nothing really about the brain and I honestly do not feel bad about this. I believe I should know some things being that I am a health sciences professional but mind you that people who study the brain for a living, know next to nothing about…
We often get prospective members wondering if CrossFit is a program “for them.” They feel like the stuff they’ve seen on TV or online is meant to deter them from ever stepping foot into a CrossFit gym and nothing could be further from the truth. I understand the people that make it to the CrossFit Games…
It had been widely accepted for quite some time that you might be fit but could still end up getting seriously ill. The fallacy has been debunked but there are some things you should still know. Is it possible someone could be in really great “shape” and still get seriously ill? Sure, but this all…
“The magic is in the movement, the art is in the programming, the science is in the explanation and the fun is in the community,” – CrossFit CEO and Founder, Greg Glassman. A very common aspect amongst anyone who works out at a CrossFit gym is that they cannot stop talking about how much they…
The olympic lifts are some of the toughest movements to perform correctly, not only in CrossFit, but in sport. Olympians will spend years training solely to be able to lift one more pound. It’s no secret that the olympic lifts require a lot of extra work in order to truly have at least a novice…
Meet Ron Rhodes! He’s our CrossFit Virilis Member of the Month, and we’re so proud of him for being dedicated to making his fitness regimen and health a priority. Ron’s the man! Get to know all about him: How long have you been doing CrossFit? Since September. What is your favorite CrossFit workout and/or movement?The deadlift!…
I never get this question from people who come into my gym. They usually always agree to squat whenever we are doing them. Are they hesitant to go all the way into the bottom of the squat? Sure, but that’s not a fear of squatting. It’s more a lack of knowledge of what a real…
I realize the title of this may sound obvious – in the sense that I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. It’s like if I said, “Smoking cigarettes can cause lung cancer.” Not exactly a breaking news headline, but sometimes it’s good to hear a message in a slightly different way. I’ve spoken…
We just recently discussed how the holidays can put a lot of demands on your time and daily routine. What we didn’t discuss, however, was the emotional strain the holidays can have on you, good or bad. The holidays are a great time, but they can often lead to us stressing about things. We might…
We all have them. What’s yours? I’ve heard just about every single one in the book. I’ve probably also given just about every single one in the book. Then, after I finished my list, I realized I had run out, and it was time to run in. I hope that’s where you are – or…
