April 2014 CHALKBOX was founded in a council gym in Sevenoaks. We have had an awesome journey and are now based in Ightham (Borough Green) in a multi functional space with high quality CrossFit gear.
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The key to coming back from an injury should not be a passive approach (sit around and hope for it to get better). Although that being said there are definitely moments where passive modalities can help ease symptoms but if we don’t incorporate the active components then we are missing the overall big picture of returning from injury.
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CrossFit ChalkBox will be hosting their first annual Teens competition. This comp is open to all Teens in the area.
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We are not your regular walk in gym, boot camp or body transformation program you have tried. We coach CrossFit in our top of the range facility delivering excellence in functional fitness. We offer small group coaching sessions to help each individual to full fill their fitness goals
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As a parent, if you're questioning whether weight training for your teen is healthy and safe, the answer is simple: Yes, as long as your teen gets appropriate coaching.
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An indulgent tasting brunch (or lunch or dinner!!), that packs a mean protein and vitamin hit!
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Caffeine certainly has a weight of evidence to support its claim to enhance athletic performance. Indeed, it is one of few supplements we can claim with relative confidence as ‘proven’. Carbohydrates, protein, and creatine are others. But even so, this does not mean we should knock it back ad libitum … there are limits to its capacity, as well as potential downsides and doping (yes really!) factors to consider.
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If you’re reading this then it’s probably because you love coming in to CHALKBOX and want to optimise your training. This is great! However, the most overlooked principle to getting more results is proper rest and regeneration.
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We will be organising Family & Friends WODs every 3rd Sunday of the moment May - September @ 9am
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Many of us feel like we don’t fit the stereotype of what a runner looks or acts like. We belittle ourselves for years of inactivity or worry that we will fail if we try. As a result you don’t like running.
Stop avoiding running and start working on an elementary movement in life. To help you to get going we are organising a trial run on Sunday 28th of April. The run will start and end at the box taking you around the countryside.
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When I first started CrossFit I had only seen a barbell a handful of times in my life, like a lot of people, I was intimidated by the bars, plates and weight rooms in commercial gyms – so I didn’t go in them.
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The aerobic system forms the base of the pyramid, without a strong base we cannot support the layers on top. This means that if we have a poorly developed aerobic system then the anaerobic systems will not be able to function optimally.
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We all know exercise is, overall, good for health. But to get the benefits we must fuel correctly, which includes fuelling to support the immune system. Exercise puts a stress on the body and if the nutrients we need to support the immune system and exercise are in limited supply, both short term and chronic intense training sessions can result in immuno-compromise and increased inflammation. It is why elite athletes can be more susceptible to infection and illness. Inadequate sleep and stress also play a critical role in suppressing the immune system.
If you have been wishing for more conditioning stuff well here it is. We are near the end of Building Stronger Bodies cycle and you will have noticed that the workouts are transitioning into the next phase of Building Fitter Bodies.
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We offer students a discount this Easter Break!
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A few guidelines to maximise your experience at CHALKBOX
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As you all know we are passionate about functional fitness and inspiring everyone to develop a love for fitness. The coaching team at CHALKBOX is thrilled to have the opportunity to support Josh in his fitness journey as an adaptive athlete.
Josh welcome to CHALKBOX and we are ready to help you to achieve your fitness goals!!!!
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When CrossFit training is combined with smart coaching it is extremely effective for injury rehabilitation and prevention. It has helped many people with all sorts of injuries. From fractured wrists, disc herniation, shoulder reconstructions, chronic back pain and much more.
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In the last post we covered things to consider when eating the night before and the morning of a competition. But what about during the competition itself, and recovery afterwards …
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