One persons feedback is worth more than a thousand technique videos By now we all should know good form for the basic lifts. Squat: ass down, chest up, heels down, knees out. Press: squeeze butt, tight abs, active shoulders, head through. You should be able to look at someone in the gym and generally see…
7 Nutrition Hacks for ANY Holiday. Holidays bring emotion, family, memories and FOOD…the perfect recipe for a nutritional catastrophe, but fear not, my 7 Nutrition Hacks for ANY Holiday will set you up for success. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, a birthday or any other holiday, the tendency we have is to over indulge in both eating…
When we all first start CrossFit, the intense workouts leave us struggling to breathe. Combining calisthenics & weight lifting with a moderate pace will send your heart rate sky rocketing. Catching your breath becomes paramount which makes it difficult to remember the details of the lifts, what exercise is next and all the while trying…
Peak performance is not “winning” all the time like some would think. It’s trying to be the best version of yourself that you can be. It’s being productive at work, it’s having the energy and focus to give to your family and having the discipline and drive to reach your personal goals. These four areas…
With the holiday season approaching everyone’s schedules are getting hectic. Making time for the gym can be the first thing to be pushed aside. Here are the best reasons to get back into the gym. 1. More energy for greater productivity: During the holiday season it’s clear to see everyone is very busy. Normal times…
Often I hear people say “I don’t have enough time to get a workout” or “if I can’t workout for 2 hours it’s not worth my time”. Getting in a quick workout can have so many positives that they easily out weigh the negatives. Especially with the holiday season upon us, everyone will be super…
Knowing the difference between when it’s time to practice and when it’s time to perform can be the difference between a missed lift and a PR. Speaking on the Olympic lifts, they are complex and take a high degree of patience and skill. Athletes dedicate their lives to perfecting just these two lifts. With that…
When you train hard and continually push your self out of your comfort zones. Injuries are inevitably going to happen. When injuries happen most people stop training completely while others find a way to keep pushing forward. That’s what separates the good enoughs from the greats. Warriors turn tragedy into triumph and obstacles into…
