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A Beginners Guide to the CrossFit Open
Every year, the CrossFit Open brings together athletes from all walks of life—first-time competitors, seasoned pros, and everyday gym-goers—to test their fitness, push their limits, and connect with a global...
Unknown and Unschedulable: The Season of a Competitive Fitness Athlete
Before the season, the NFL releases their schedule. This schedule is set in stone and gives clarity and direction for all 32 teams. This is the same practice for most...
Sleep Smarter: How Rest Fuels Your Performance and Recovery
You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “Sleep is important.” But when was the last time you really thought about why? Beyond just avoiding grogginess, sleep is the secret sauce that...
"Mastering the Holiday Season: A Comprehensive Fitness Guide for Goal Achievement"
Ah, the holidays – that festive time of year when our fitness aspirations often take a back seat, leaving us to greet the New Year feeling less resilient. However, contrary...
Style Over Substance? Entertain Your Classes to Keep them Coming Back
Muhammad Ali is regarded by many as the greatest boxer of all time. His prowess in the ring was a wonder to see. He had a gracefulness about him in...
Move Better, Live Better: Seeing and Correcting in the Affiliate
As we age, our ability to move comfortably and live independently becomes a priority. I don’t think there is a person among us who wishes to have a caretaker or...
So Much Food: A Behind the Scenes Look at Competition Nutrition at the Rogue Invitational
CrossFit as a health and wellness program is unmatched. Since its introduction to the world, people have used CrossFit as a way to lose weight, improve mental health, get off...
Finding your People: Coaches that Care & Life Long Happiness
In 1938, 85 years ago, Harvard University started a study to answer perhaps the most valuable question we can ask. What makes us happy in life? I bet if fifty...
Early to Bed, Early to Rise: The Benefits of Sleep on Training, Health, and Wellness
A few quick lines about sleep, tell me if you’ve heard these before. You can sleep when you’re dead. Burning the midnight oil. No rest for the wicked. Sleep is...
Roller Coasters, Scary Movies, and CrossFit Affiliates: A Guide to Member Retention
As children, we have a ton of fears. And a lot of them are simply due to the unknown of the thing. What makes roller coasters so appealing is the...
The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Grind of Off-Season Training & Periodization
Training and motivation from October through December is tough. The CrossFit Games are far enough away that the incredible motivation we get from watching has drifted away, and the potential...
Signs of an Overtrained Athlete
The 100m Freestyle Swim event at the olympics is a fast race. It is an all out effort that is over in a little less than a minute. It is...