As a box we are participating in both Open events but this year we are approaching it a little bit different. We have decided to make The CrossFit Open in October the main event and will use The Open event starting on Feb 21st as a true test of progress we are making in our training cycle Building Fitter Bodies in 2019.
Read MoreCrossFit will transform the way you think about fitness. It will do this by exposing you to functional movements. Functional movements in the gym are those that replicate movement in real life or sport. For example, nearly every day in life, you bend over and pick something up.
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Read MoreBrie, tomato and basil stuffed chicken … melted cheese goodness is always a winner!! The lean protein of the chicken balances the high fat content of the cheese.
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Read MoreSometimes 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.
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