Calories. Calories. Calories. There have been hundreds and thousands of recommendations towards what to eat, but something I feel people have always clung to, no matter what, is the idea of calories in MUST be less than calories out if we want to “lose” weight. I have to say though, with so many people who…
Oh the age old question of what losing weight really entails. Eat frequently. Don’t eat at all. Don’t eat after 7 pm. Don’t eat red meat. Don’t eat fat. The list goes on and on and the reason for that is because some version of some kind of diet has worked for someone we know….
There have often been times when I will notice someone struggling with something that they’re trying to change or get better at. They will swear that they’ve done everything in their power to do what’s necessary but still nothing positive has come of their efforts. It really hit me this past Friday. I was listening…
Andy is our CFV Member of the Month! He’s an awesome dude, works so hard in the gym, gets stronger and better every day – and his positive attitude can’t be beat. He rocks at pull-ups, box jumps, cleans, and never giving up! Read all about him: How long have you been doing CrossFit?I have…
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…
Skill: Power clean progressions WOD: 15-12-9Power cleans (155/105)Box jumps (30/24)
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…
“We are practicing not weightlifting, but commitment. Commitment spawns success. Only by redoubling our efforts do we best succeed. Expecting success to motivate our efforts is the loser’s gambit” – Greg Glassman I’ve often heard quotes from celebrities and other wealthy individuals that they would hope everyone has the chance to have fame and money…
Maria Luna is our CrossFit Virilis Member of the Month for October! Perhaps the most committed newcomer we’ve ever seen, she’s been CrossFitting with us for nine weeks, and she has been in the gym (Monday through Friday, wisely taking a weekend rest day), every one of those days since she has joined. That’s dedication….
Matt is our CFV Member of the Month! We love his diligence and dedication! He’s a husband, a father of FIVE, and serves our country daily in the U.S. Air Force. We’re super proud of him both in and out of the gym. He’ll be hitting the air, as he says, for a “6-month paid…
