Yesterday, we (Coaches John and Mark) threw hay. For the uninitiated, that means pulling 70# bales of hay out of the field, loading them on the trailer, taking them to the barn, and stacking them 7-8 bales high. Along for the ride was one of our 21 year old nephews. At ages 49 and 42 respectively, we each outworked the kid more than 2 to 1. How were we able to do that? Why are we able to outwork most everyone we know in a similar fashion? Our fitness. The same fitness we develop every day at … [Read more...] about Real Fitness. Real Work.
Live Your Fitness In This Moment
"Fitness is a journey; not a destination." -Coach Josey. There are a lot of great things about having Coach Josey around: fun, affection, silliness, etc. But possibly her greatest teaching gift is her ability to show us how to truly live joyfully in the moment. Life cannot be lived in the past or the present. There is no place or time at which to eventually arrive. There is only this moment. And so it is with fitness. We can (and should) train with the intent of being better each day. But we … [Read more...] about Live Your Fitness In This Moment
Aristotle and Your Training
"Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly." - Aristotle. Or as Will Durant recapitulated in 'The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers', "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." For our purposes as fitness enthusiasts, this is both bad news and good news. The bad news is that fitness is … [Read more...] about Aristotle and Your Training
"Suffering is easier to do when shared." It's also where the results are. … [Read more...] about
"Suffering is easier to do when shared." It's also where the results are. … [Read more...] about
How Healthy Will You Be In 2015?
CrossFit is frequently associated with incredible feats of athleticism, and the equally impressive physiques of its top athletes. And given our natural human desire to excel and "look good naked", that's not a surprising phenomenon. But as we reexamine our priorities for the 2015 New Year, let's look at the deeper benefits of a core strength and conditioning program like CrossFit. It is our observation that every measurable value of health can be put on a continuum that ranges from sickness to … [Read more...] about How Healthy Will You Be In 2015?
How Healthy Will You Be In 2015?
CrossFit is frequently associated with incredible feats of athleticism, and the equally impressive physiques of its top athletes. And given our natural human desire to excel and "look good naked", that's not a surprising phenomenon. But as we reexamine our priorities for the 2015 New Year, let's look at the deeper benefits of a core strength and conditioning program like CrossFit. It is our observation that every measurable value of health can be put on a continuum that ranges from sickness to … [Read more...] about How Healthy Will You Be In 2015?
Spend to Save.
Do you have a gifted student athlete? If so, a high quality strength and conditioning program can be the difference between good performance and scholarship-worthy performance. Consequently, it could SAVE you TENS OF THOUSANDS of dollars!! And unlike the typical fitness factory approach to training young athletes, Gateway CrossFit offers the chance for your child to receive expert coaching one-on-one or in very small groups. The difference in building a true strength and conditioning skill set, … [Read more...] about Spend to Save.
Yes!
So last week Chuck asked his coach if he thought Chuck could Back Squat one-hundred pounds. Turns out the answer is: pretty darn easily. And for some perspective, just over a year ago, Chuck couldn't do a full-range Air Squat. Well done, sir!! … [Read more...] about Yes!
Bonding time!
Jim and Sydney are one of our three Father/Daughter duos. What better way to bond AND be healthy?? Parents, get your kids in with you before they get too old. Kids... same thing for your parents. … [Read more...] about Bonding time!
