Whether you’re designing your own workout routine or just looking for the best cardio exercises for weight loss and muscle maintenance, it’s worth asking the question: how often you should do cardiovascular exercise? As with all types of physical activity, cardio workouts can result in amazing fitness gains and results. But more is not always ... Read more
It’s undeniable that nutrition is one of the most important aspects of health and fitness. With so much contradicting information on what foods we should be putting into our bodies, many people often turn to the trainers and fitness experts they trust most. Affiliates and health coaches across the world have successfully lead weight loss ... Read more
Of all the preventable injuries that occur in CrossFit, the most frustrating might be hand tearing. You know it’ll heal. You don’t need rehab or therapy, but it’s enough to wipe out most gymnastics movements for days, sometimes weeks, depending on the severity. Proper hand care and a little prevention can be the difference in ... Read more
While most of us are lucky to count our macros or calories consistently, CrossFit athletes must be hyperaware of everything passing their lips. The smallest fraction of any CrossFit-banned substance could be the difference between a title and a tainted victory. CrossFit HQ has left no doubt that they are taking banned substances seriously: 2017 ... Read more
It turns out, cardiorespiratory fitness is pretty important if you plan on living a long life. Last week, the Cleveland Clinic released study results that showed increased cardiorespiratory fitness was directly associated with reduced long-term mortality – and the fitter, the better. Researchers found that there was no upper limit on the positive effects of ... Read more
Announce double-unders in a WOD and you’ll see every mom in class head straight for the bathroom. While those who have been through childbirth are often the culprits of incontinence during a workout, it can happen to anyone with weak pelvic floor muscles. While this is common, it is not normal. So…kegels, right? Not necessarily ... Read more