by Nathan Broersma | Jun 20, 2017 | Coaches Corner
You might think this is a really easy one! I just have my class lay on the floor and lift their hips up a few times and they’ve gotten some stuff moving! Let’s add some additional value with this movement and make you the expert. While the movement of...
by Nathan Broersma | May 25, 2017 | Coaches Corner
I completely understand why people hate CrossFit. CrossFitters are an incredibly annoying group of people. They talk about CrossFit non-stop, they wear CrossFit sneakers, and they display misguided pride over their disgusting hand calluses. And CrossFit workouts?...
by Nathan Broersma | May 11, 2017 | Coaches Corner
Pull-ups are done by lifting your body up to a bar and lowering yourself back down. This bodyweight exercise is used in military training protocols and they are not one of the simplest exercises to perform. Along with the intense nature of this exercise, comes a...
by Nathan Broersma | May 4, 2017 | Coaches Corner
Ever done a push-up and felt your hips hit the ground and your arms barely bend? We’ve been there. A push-up is a total-body functional movement that is great for increasing strength and has the added benefit of engaging the core and lower body. Being a...
by Nathan Broersma | Apr 27, 2017 | Coaches Corner
You squatted before you could walk. And the squats you did before your first birthday were probably better than the ones you do now. The squat is a natural exercise that we UNLEARN over time, thanks to our cultural tendency to sit on chairs all day. It’s also the...
by Nathan Broersma | Feb 1, 2017 | Coaches Corner, General, Gym News
The squat is the most important exercise you’ll ever do. You squatted before you could walk. And the squats you did before your first birthday were probably better than the ones you do now. The squat is a natural exercise that we UNLEARN over time, thanks to our...