Posts in CrossFit ChalkBox
Coach Sarah: Plans are easy to make but hard to stick to by!

Everyone has a goal in mind that they are working towards. In order to reach it, a lot of people will plan ahead for it. Still though a lot of people will fail and simply not reach what they are trying to achieve. The separating factor between those successful and those not, is simply called consistency. This is what you are consistently doing day in and day out. This consistency needs to be applied across three important in crossfit - Nutrition, Recovery and Training.

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Are you still hanging?

Hanging can be divided into:

1. Passive Hanging - relaxed, deactivated, targets more of the passive structural integrity components than the more 'muscular heavy' hangs. It is where more often than not we will start with a beginner. (certain issues with shoulder health and integrity might require we start with active hangs for example)

2. Active Hanging - selective activation of the pattern, engaging musculature and minimizing the demands on passive structural integrity while maximizing the active-component demand and adaptation. Active hangs are a type of strength work. More specifically - Straight Arm Scapular Strength.

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More than just a gym

At ChalkBox we only do functional fitness which means in the most simplest way; we will make you better at daily life. Whether this is running after your kids, spending a day in the office or sitting on the sofa watching tv. We aim to make you move better, sit better, eat better and feel better both physically and emotionally.


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Friends & Family Team Workout Saturday 21st July

This is your opportunity to show your friends and family what ChalkBox is about and have a FUN CrossFit workout. Ability or fitness level doesn't matter. The coaches team got several fun ideas to introduce your loved ones to this crazy thing called CrossFit. There will be plenty of coaches at hand to guide newbies through the CrossFit jargon and movements. Don't you worry!! I am sure you all remembered your first time right?


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