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Post Holiday Hangover – (feat. Coach Brandon)

Zig Ziglar once opened that “The first step in solving a problem is to recognize that it does exist.”  If this is true then here it goes, Hi, I am Brandon, and I have a holiday problem.  Specifically, I like to try my hardest to stay far away from simple carbohydrates and sugar for 11 […]

Featured Member Friday: Sharon Ladd

Each week we ask one of our members why they joined Crossfit! 🙂 1. When did you start Crossfit? I started CrossFit in October 2016. 2. Why did you start Crossfit? Five months prior to me starting I had neck surgery! At that time I realized that I need to work on building muscle in […]

Wellness Wednesday: Which Carb? This Carb?

We all know them and love them. CARBS. We eat them everyday to fuel our bodies for our day and metcons. But even if you are tracking or watching the number of carbs you may be consuming, does that mean you are paying attention to the quality of your carbs? Not necessarily. Yes, most of […]

Keep Your Resolution in 2018 (feat. Coach Wade)

Happy New Year! 2017 is gone, and 2018 is here. With it, comes the optimism of a great year to come, and the setting of New Year’s Resolutions. If you are like me, finding a resolution is the easy part. There are so many things that I would like to improve on, I could toss […]

Featured Member Friday: Sarah McCartney

Each week we ask one of our members why they joined Crossfit! 🙂 1. When did you start Crossfit? I started doing Crossfit about 6 years ago in my hometown of Newburyport, MA. 2. Why did you start Crossfit? I started doing Crossfit to stay in shape after graduating college where I was a competitive […]

Wellness Wednesday: Crockpot Chili

Hey guys! It’s Wellness Wednesday and this week we are bringing to you a really versatile recipe that you can throw together in the morning, and eat it the moment you get home! (After the gym, of course!) The crockpot is like the greatest invention ever, right? There is no “SET” recipe when it comes […]

Alcohol and Gym Performance, Are They Correlated?

Lets be honest. Most all of us like to occasionally let loose on the weekends or on special occasions and have a couple drinks with friends and family. Some more than others, and that’s okay, no judgement here! But is that beer or mixed drink (or 5) really affecting your performance in the gym? You […]

Volume vs. Intensity (feat. Coach Brad)

Not only am I a CrossFit coach, I am also an avid CrossFit athlete who truly believes in the theories associated with the CrossFit program and lifestyle. Even I question myself on my own training regimen and often get asked by athletes, “What else can I do, in addition to my CrossFit class, to get […]

R2R Programming Overview11/6

Monday Rx & Scaled Thruster-Push Press-Push Jerk-Split Jerk 1-1- 1-1- 1-1- 1 15 Minute AMRAP of: 15 Wallballs (20/14) 10 T2B 5 Power Cleans (185/125) Tuesday Rx & Scaled 7 Minute AMRAP of: Bar Over Burpees *On the Minute: 7 Deadlifts (225/155) *Score total Burpees completed 15 Minute EMOM of: Minute 1: Dumbbell Snatch (50/35) […]

Food, Food, and More Food! (ft. Coach Lindsay)

Some of us love to cook, others feel that it is a task to avoid at all cost. However, we all want convenience. When we get hungry we want to be able to eat right then. This is known as being “hangry” & I am the world’s worst. Since I’ve started meal prepping I’ve learned […]