Counting Macros: Why It’s Effective and How the Numbers Can Work for You
Counting and tracking macros can be a worthwhile habit for your health and fitness goal.
Kendra Whittle
Kendra Whittle is a writer, novice CrossFitter, marathon runner and triathlete. She lives in St. Louis with her husband, three kids and two dogs.
Seven Types of Coaches You Find in Every CrossFit Box
Here are the Seven Types of Coaches You Find in Every CrossFit Box
Battle of the Belly Fat: Why It’s Even Harder for Women Over 40
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Coffee vs. Pre-workout: Which Drink Is Better for Your Workout?
Caffeine, am I right?! I need it, and I know I need it. Coffee is my one, true love. Sometimes the promise of my morning cup of coffee and a few precious minutes of silence following my CrossFit WOD is what keeps me going. That moment that steaming cup of greatness hits my bloodstream – …
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Five Types of Gym Bullies and How To Beat Them at Their Own Games
One of my absolute favorite things about CrossFit is that, for the most part, it’s a big family. I have coaches that motivate me, push me, but also – really, really care about me and my fitness journey. I have gym buddies who are always there to commiserate over wall balls or celebrate a new …
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Noshing at Night: Why it Might Not Be a Good Habit, and How to Break It
I’m a sucker for a big bowl of cereal right before bedtime. I don’t understand it, I likely never will, but the clock will strike 10 p.m., right in the middle of my Working Moms Netflix binge-fest, and suddenly it hits me. And oh, it hits hard. Not just a “Hm, you know what sounds …
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Do pushups help lose weight?
Push ups are famed. There’s a reason we all know EXACTLY what “drop and give me 20” means. There’s a reason they’re considered a punishment (OH, the BURN) and strength training exercises meant to both humble us and ultimately make us stronger people, physically and mentally. We know their benefits – they work the entire …
Why can’t I do a push up female? How to master the move and look good doing it
I’ve always looked at the cute chicks in my CrossFit box banging out 10-15 push ups, “chest to deck,” and felt two warring emotions: cheerleader-esque support (YOU GO, GIRL!) and total jealousy. They make it look SO EASY. And they aren’t easy. I ask to myself, “Why can’t I do a push up, female?” Push …
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Lunge variations for glutes: reverse lunge, walking lunge, side lunge – and how they can give you the booty of your dreams
Lunges are all about strength and stability. They challenge your balance, they fire your core, and they work many of your major muscle groups, especially in your lower body. Lunge variations for glutes are everywhere – reverse lunge, walking lunge, curtsy lunge, the list goes on and on. Plus – add in a dumbbell in …
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- The 8 Best Wrist Wraps for Weightlifting
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- The Froning “SECRET” You Haven’t Heard About
- Dec 05, 2019
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- Nov 24, 2019
- Anxiety is common when you start working out somewhere new. Maybe you are a long-term traveler or you work in different locations or you just moved to a new city. Regardless of the reason, for some people fear of going to a new gym can be so severe that it interferes with just getting through …
- 15 Problems Only Female Athletes Will Understand
- Feb 13, 2020
- Being a CrossFitter is like being part of a super-exclusive club. We’ve got our own language, we see one another every day, and we support one another through thick and thin. And sometimes, that super-exclusive club isn’t well understood by people in the wider world. Whether it’s your spouse, your kids, your co-workers, or your …
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