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
Bodybuilder goes CrossFit
Great article from a dedicated female physique competitor. Of interest for most people looking at our page, the author found that muscle doesn't always equal capacity. Also, regarding worries that CrossFit will add muscle, set them aside. Elite bodybuilders and CrossFitters are elite BECAUSE they are naturally muscular. The average trainee has about as much chance of looking like high-level bodybuilder or CrossFitter as they do of getting hit by … [Read more...] about Bodybuilder goes CrossFit
The Next Level
We had a great time this past weekend getting our CrossFit Level 2 Certification. CrossFit HQ does a fantastic job with their seminars. We learned a ton in a fun, supportive environment. Many thanks to our L2 training staff, James, Kristin, and Todd, and all our fellow attendees. … [Read more...] about The Next Level
Your birthright.
Strength isn't just some abstract fantasy for all but a select few; it's every woman's and every man's birthright. And any fitness program that isn't putting honest effort toward making that legacy a reality is incomplete. It's really that simple. … [Read more...] about Your birthright.
World Class Fitness in 100 Words
World Class Fitness in 100 Words: Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch. Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, pirouettes, flips, splits, and holds. Bike, run, swim, row, etc, hard and fast. Five or six days per week mix these … [Read more...] about World Class Fitness in 100 Words
Feminine AND Strong
Femininity and strength are NOT mutually exclusive. … [Read more...] about Feminine AND Strong
Courage
"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." - Sir Winston Churchill (It also takes some courage to go deep into oxygen debt on the rower.) … [Read more...] about Courage
Every Body.
Everybody (every body) is different. Some people will never have a picture perfect squat. The trick is finding the best position for THEIR body. Jason is a great example as very tall, long-legged people usually struggle with Back Squats. But with practice, patience, (and a good coach) almost every body can benefit from the "King of Exercises". To get a first-hand idea of what we mean, set up your complimentary first session today! … [Read more...] about Every Body.
“It doesn’t have to be ‘fun’ to be fun.”
Learning new skills, getting fit, and being athletic... yeah, it IS kinda fun. And it sure beats slogging along on the treadmill or elliptical! www.gatewaycrossfit.com … [Read more...] about “It doesn’t have to be ‘fun’ to be fun.”
