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Transformation Tuesday! Follow Gary’s Story!
Meet Gary. He's a brave, brave soul. For the next several weeks he is going to allow us to chronicle his journey as he challenges himself to become a healthier, more fit version of himself. We all know this isn't easy, and for many it's a very personal undertaking....
CrossFit Kids Research Brief: Added Sugar
“Make the best choice possible concerning what to eat in every situation.” At the CrossFit Specialty Course: Kids, this simple statement summarizes the recommended nutritional approach for youths from 3 to 18. Practical applications are discussed along with...
Why Weight Training Is Ridiculously Good For You
For many, weight training calls to mind bodybuilders pumping iron in pursuit of beefy biceps and bulging pecs. But experts say it’s well past time to discard those antiquated notions of what resistance training can do for your physique and health. Modern exercise...
“Don’t Get Discouraged!” Meet Scott
Happy Monday, Ya'll! Time to meet a new SkeeTown Athlete! Today we introduce you to Scott Cameron. Scott has been a fun member to watch because he is getting fantastic results from his efforts at the gym! He signed up by purchasing a punch card back in March, and once...
Nutrition Brief: Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is romanticized in the nutrition and sometimes viewed as “the” way to improve health and body composition. People also become fascinated by the practice—perhaps because of the mental discipline it requires or perhaps because it is at odds with our...
9 Fundamental Movements of CrossFit
There are 9 Fundamental Movements to CrossFit. These 9 movements create the foundation for the majority of movements used within CrossFit. Starting in the left column moving right, each movement increases in skill, from the most basic (foundational) movement to the...
“Do I Need to Lose Weight to Start CrossFit?”
Frances Mata Monsisvais, 35, drove around the parking lot of 10 times before she got the courage to walk in to a CrossFit gym. It was November 2015, and Monsisvais, who weighed 255 lb., wanted to get healthy. The working mom of four kids—aged 4 to 16—had tried other...
“Not Only Has CrossFit Improved My Health, But It’s Improved My Overall Well Being! I Love It!” Meet Eric
It's Monday and you know what that means! Meet a member Monday! Today we are featuring SkeeTown Athlete Eric Ruthkowski! It seems like everybody knows our boy Ruthy! He's a super friendly, outgoing guy, who likes to laugh and have a good time! However, he has always...
Top Five Hydration Myths Busted
With warmer weather comes talk of hydration—unfortunately, most people don’t have the facts about hydrating while exercising. Myth 1: Urine Color Is an Accurate Measure of Hydration The idea that you should strive for clear urine is mistaken, Fowkes Godek said. “Urine...
Cancer Loves Cookies?
This year, 1,685,210 people in the United States will get cancer; 595,690 will die from it. It’s the second-leading cause of death after heart disease, responsible for nearly 1 in 4 deaths in the U.S., and researchers have spent lifetimes studying its countless...