Everyone has a favorite workout, right? Well, I have a favorite workout day. Saturday gym days are our favorites because it’s when we know we’ll be working out with a partner. Partner workouts are some of the most fun. Partner workouts, just like regular CrossFit workouts come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes…
Even with my meal planning and a freezer full of food, there are days I’m just not in the mood to cook. There are several days where I stand in front of the fridge trying to motivate myself into coming up with a good idea to feed my family. Sure, there are frozen pizzas. Or…
WOD, AMRAP, METCON. What do they all mean and why does working out in a CrossFit gym remind me of the military? All of the CrossFit terms can be confusing – especially if you’re new. But one thing you may have noticed about your CrossFit home, is how friendly and helpful everyone is. (And if…
The last five weeks the CrossFit world has been focused around one main thing – The Open. And with the changes this year to the way athletes are qualifying for The Games, it was a very closely followed leaderboard. The Open is for everyone. The intention is for every athlete to be able to compare…
One of the hardest parts for me when it comes to going to a new gym (or sometimes even a different class at my gym) is how others see me. Yes, I know that the clothes I wear aren’t important and I shouldn’t care. But I’m being honest, and I think about this. And I’m…
Couples who workout together – stay together. Yes, we’ve all heard that—in some variety—and I roll my eyes each time. Without getting deep into my philosophy on marriage, let’s leave it as: couples who choose to stay together, stay together. Now, how does that apply to the real world? It makes it harder. In a…
Almost 20 years ago CrossFit was born. I, for one, am grateful. It’s no secret I love CrossFit, but I’m not sure I’ve done a good job of sharing why I do. Let me take a few moments to do that. It is never boring. CrossFit is constantly changing. There are lots of different movements…
Did you set a health or fitness goal for 2019? I did, too! But instead of starting on January 1st, I decided to start on January 8th, when the kids go back to school. If you’re like me, you may be wondering what, exactly, you’re supposed to do now. For me, it’s a combination of…
In a perfect world, there would be no trouble getting to the gym for a workout. There would be one with multiple locations, one right around the corner, with classes at exactly the right time. And they’d have childcare. I could workout anywhere and anytime I wanted. Or I’d have the kind of childcare arrangements…
Did you set a resolution this year? Do you have a detailed plan to make sure it happens? Even though I didn’t set a resolution this year, I still have goals. And I’ve learned there are a few ways to make sure I accomplish my goals. Write Them Down Besides the obvious fact that writing…