Sometimes though we forget to go back to the basics. We all have busy lifes, professionally and socially and we need to fit in all. Our daily life in general is based on survival mode experiences; quick meal between meetings, racing up and down for school runs, most of us are very used to live a life on a fairly high stress level. This means that our bodies react to this way of living. We will be tense, we will be tiered and yes we will be stressed.
Read More“Eat your fruit and veg” is a phrase you have probably heard repeatedly since you were a kid … from your parents, in school, by your doctor, health advertisements. But why is it so important to eat enough fruit and vegetables?!
Read MoreManaging inflammation to enhance recovery between workouts. Developing motor control to increase skills in the gym. Building strength that is critical to progression in fitness and sport.
Read MoreProgressing at CrossFit is actually an extremely simple concept. All you need to do is a little bit more than you did the last time. Our programming is set up to give you enough exposure to the same movements that you can practice and improve them, as well as employing some constantly varied conditioning workouts.
Read MoreAromatic Coconut Crispy Cod (Serves 3) by our Nutritionist Sinead
Post Christmas, delicious and satisfying lean fighting fit recipe for you!!
Cod is a fantastic addition to any athlete’s diet. Not only is it a super lean protein source (over 20g protein and less than 1g fat, per 100g), it is also full of micronutrients that are super important for those training hard.
Read MoreIt is that time of the year again! Our yearly social aka party to celebrate how awesome we all are is taking place on Saturday 12th of Jan.
Read MoreA new year has started and so has the next cycle in our trainings program. We are building on the progress made over last 3 months. The next 6-8 weeks are going to feel a bit different to recents workouts. We start off by putting emphasis on being strong in every position of the main movements in functional fitness.
Read MoreWe are very excited to start the ‘ChalkBox‘Change Challenge’! This is an opportunity for us to work together as an awesome community to reach our goals by developing good habits and improving our nutrition.
Read MoreHere are some practical strategies, backed by science, that you can implement even in a busy life to improve your nutrition. It might not make it ‘perfect’, but all movement in the right direction is progress and will help support long term health and performance.
Read MoreProgressing at CrossFit is actually an extremely simple concept. All you need to do is a little bit more than you did the last time. Our programming is set up to give you enough exposure to the same movements that you can practice and improve them, as well as employing some constantly varied conditioning workouts.
Read MoreWhen we look at the overhead squat we note that it’s an amazing exercise to strengthen the back and shoulders but it requires a lot more mobility than a front squat or back squat. Which is where classes like ChalkFlex and ChalkLift come into play.
Read MoreIt was a great test of your fitness as the training cycle has been leading up to this challenge. We looked at the stats and everyone has improved in at least one area be it you lifted more, ran faster or you have been able to RX a workout first time. A big congratulations from the coaching team on your achievements.
Read MoreThose days at the box when you find yourself gasping for breath and struggling to stand at the end or during your session are not just for your coaches amusement.
Read MoreThe "CrossFit Total" is CrossFit's approach to testing absolute strength, deeming these movements the "three most effective lifts in existence for developing and testing functional strength." It was first posted in the CrossFit Journal on December 1, 2006. The CrossFit Total is also one of the CrossFit Games 2018 individual WOD.
Read MoreIn my last blog I talked about the reasons why you might want to eat breakfast, and also the kinds of breakfast to choose. So what about eating beyond brekkie?
Read MoreOkay this is recovery day if you been hitting it hard. Come in and move at a pace you are not out of breath but just break a sweat. Chat with your friends and enjoy.
If you want to hit it hard go for max cals!
Read MoreAlthough a simple couplet of barbell thrusters and pull-ups, it’s often used to test fitness, explosive power and an athlete strength at high heart rate.
Read MoreIn CrossFit we use the front squat, back squat and overhead squat time and time again, there are other variations but in this blog I will talk about these three squats, their differences and how the demands of each will influence your athletic performance in different ways.
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