Although 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 More
In 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.
Read More
No one has voted for this WOD but still the coaches decided to put this into the mix. It is HERO WOD ARNIE. Why? Because this will be a challenge…Turkish Get Ups and Overhead Squats.
Read More
This is a classic workout with a twist. Cindy is a benchmark workout that consist of 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups and 15 squats for as many rounds possible (AMRAP) in 20 minutes. However to kick off the 12 days we have added a twist……
Read More
In the last blog, I highlighted some practical strategies to help you optimise your nutrition when life is hectic. Over the next few blogs I want to dive a little more into some of the science behind each meal of the day, and highlight some things you can think about as you make food choices through the day.
Read More
Our community is involved in a number of fund raising events for local charities!
Read More
At ChalkBox, we understand when Christmas REALLY begins and that is with our special event The 12 Days of CrossFit!
Read More
SIJ is a ligament that joins our pelvis together and can withstand some force but it can become "locked". Those with SIJ can often pin point the pain to generally one side of the back of the pelvis (usually around our pelvic "dimples") and will describe a tight band feeling around the lower backStretching, strengthening and massage can help release it.
Read More
We have partnered up with guys from BuiltUpNorth, CrossFit & Streetwear brand, to create high quality range of garments.
Read More
Here 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. You work hard in the gym, don’t lose it at the table!!
Read More
We pride ourselves on having grown a strong community of fitness and health mined people all working towards a common goal.
Read More
As well as shoes we also sell clothing suitable for any kind of training. If you're not planning on sweating much then you can get away with and old cotton t shirt but clothing by Nike and adidas is made from technical fabrics that are designed to be more breathable, draw sweat away and dry quicker.
Read More
I only use a belt if at all when I’m going above 90% of my max or maybe for a max set for reps with a lower percentage .
Read More
3 months Unlimited CrossFit - 33.3% Discount
Read More
We are partnering up with Feed.Fuel.Perform for our next Change Challenge.
Read More
Water in your body is like the oil in a car. It helps everything work properly – from helping carry things in the blood, to lubricating joints, removing waste, being the environment for your body’s chemical reactions … the list goes on!
Read More
At ChalkBox we are always looking for the best way to help our members move better and become the fittest they have been.
Read More
“It has been difficult the first few months but now every challenge is welcome; I used to get nervous when I first joined but now I do my best every time and I am always happy with what I achieve.”
Read More
After a heavy morning workout, this provides much-needed protein, fat and carbohydrate to replenish energy stores, repair muscles and enable hypertrophy (muscle growth). It also provides a healthy dose of other good stuff your body needs to do all these things, and function effectively ...
Read More