Part 3: Nutrition in a Busy Life by Sinead
In 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 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 MoreDouble dating Isabel & Grace. Grab a partner and give it a go!
Read More“Karen” sounds really simple. It's just one exercise, the wall ball, but you describe Karen as a WOD that tests an athlete's ability to endure discomfort.
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.
Read MoreNo 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 MoreThis 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 MoreIn 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.
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Read MoreAt ChalkBox, we understand when Christmas REALLY begins and that is with our special event The 12 Days of CrossFit!
Read MoreSIJ 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.
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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. You work hard in the gym, don’t lose it at the table!!
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Read MoreAs 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 MoreI 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 .
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