Marcherry Garnica

March is the founder and owner of The Barbell Beauties which she started in 2015. She is from the Philippines and currently lives in beautiful Thailand with her American husband and daughter. She is an avid Crossfitter and has just started her journey into Muay Thai (kickboxing).

Marcherry Garnica

March is the founder and owner of The Barbell Beauties which she started in 2015. She is from the Philippines and currently lives in beautiful Thailand with her American husband and daughter. She is an avid Crossfitter and has just started her journey into Muay Thai (kickboxing).

Why You Need to Stop Comparing Your Fitness Journey to Others

In most areas of our lives, including the gym, we compare ourselves to others frequently. It’s far too simple to mindlessly compare our efforts, physical appearances, and successes to others’ fitness journeys. With the world of social media gives us a clear view of the flawlessly painted pictures of people’s “reality.” Unfortunately, researchers and medical …

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The Most Dreaded Ab Workouts and Why You Should Do Them 

A warning: You should become accustomed to feeling uncomfortable when performing the abs workouts listed below. Your core will thank (and hate) you later. ​​Plank:  The plank is one of the most hated ab exercises, but it’s also one of the best. Planks exercise every core muscle and your glutes, quads, shoulders, triceps, and other …

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Why Working Out is More Effective at Combating Anxiety and Depression

It is crucial to remember that depression and anxiety are significant mental health issues requiring a professional medical diagnosis and treatment. While physical activity, such as CrossFit, can help manage anxiety and depressive symptoms, it should not be used as a substitute for medical counsel or therapy. Yet, some data suggests regular exercise, such as …

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