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 – …
Coffee vs. Pre-workout: Which Drink Is Better for Your Workout? Read More »
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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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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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 …
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 …
Why can’t I do a push up female? How to master the move and look good doing it Read More »
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 …
Dumbbell deadlifts can be underrated, especially in a CrossFit gym where there are barbells and plates lying around. But a barbell deadlift isn’t always best, even if you’re able to lift heavier weight that way. A dumbbell deadlift set can provide a little variety to your daily workout routine and add some challenge for your …
Working out has many, MANY physical, mental, and emotional benefits – but does working out actually make you look younger? The answer is a resounding YES. It turns out, regular exercise isn’t just for being fit and strong – it’s probably the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth, alongside other healthy habits …
Flat stomach workouts are easier to write than they are to actually implement. And why is that? Because body fat or “belly flot” is notoriously hard to lose, especially for women. I myself have struggled with my stomach area my entire life – and I mean from childhood on (thanks, evil ‘90s beauty culture). Three …
Flat Stomach Beginner Ab Workout: Belly Workouts that Work Read More »
Who’s afraid of the big, bad box jump? If you’ve seen the box jump shin badge of honor (giant gash with blood oozing out like a horror movie), you might understand the fear. It does take relative strength and some focus to build enough explosive power from a deep squat position to spring up and …
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