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I’m not the strongest person around by far and that’s ok. I used to chase numbers in the gym and try to max out the weights as often as possible but I tend to be more concerned with functional strength. In other words, being strong enough to do the things I need and want to […]

We’ve heard it countless times, “I just want to tone up,” but what does that actually mean? Unfortunately, nothing… as “toning” doesn’t really exist. Muscles can get bigger and they can get smaller but they will not just stay the same size and “tone up.”  Most people who want to “tone” when pressed for actual

We all know how fun summer parties can be but we also know how they can quickly derail some of the progress we’ve made lately in and out of the gym.  So what do we do? Stay home??? NO WAY!  Here are a few things you can do to enjoy yourself but not completely change

Are you selecting the right weights for your workouts? Do some workouts take you a lot longer than other people? Do you fee like halfway through you can barely lift the weight? Even earlier? This is not uncommon and can usually be fixed by asking yourself a few simple questions before your training session.  

After close to 10 years of CrossFit, I can definitely say I’ve learned a lot but in all honesty that doesn’t even begin to cover it.  One thing I’m most grateful for is that I continue to learn every day at the gym. There are a few things, however, that I wish I had known

I love data! If you’ve seen me at the gym, you’ll know I’m always tracking my heart rate with my Polar watch and chest strap. If you’ve seen my social media, you’ve probably seen countless pictures of rower monitors so I can keep track of how I did and try to improve. I even connect my

You’ve been training for some time now.  You feel like you’re working hard at the gym.  You think you’re doing everything right but you’re still not getting any stronger.  Many people find themselves in this situation and there are usually a few common reasons why.   1. You’re Not Lifting Heavy EnoughThis sounds very simple

First of all, Happy New Year!  The New Year is an exciting time.  It’s a time to reflect on what worked in the past year and what didn’t.  It’s a time to set new goals and re-focus some of your energy.  Some will say that resolutions are a waste of time as you should be

The new goal board is up and ready to go! You’ll notice some differences compared to the 2014 board so I wanted to write a little to let everyone know why the change. I moved the old board to make room for barbells and was looking at it and the goals that were on it,