There is something quite relaxing and calming to me about sitting down and relaxing in a clean and clutter free home. With a toddler, those days are far and few between, but recently, I have adapted principals that help me with my goal of living a clutter free life. A few months ago, a client gave […]
Monday A spin on the classic DT workout. Rx’d has slightly less rounds than other options, but everyone runs the same. Choose a weight you can move through quickly, even unbroken. Keep the intensity up and keep it relatively light. This workout should be around 20 minutes so choose your wright and reps accordingly. Rx’d […]
For those of you have never competed in the CrossFit Open, you may be left with a few questions. The CrossFit open was originally designed as the first step in establishing the “Fittest on Earth” at the CrossFit Games. While the Open is still the first step in determining who will go on to […]
When I took the Mobility and Movement certification a few years ago, I remember Kelly Starett being a total stickler for how we held our cell phones. He would come around and phyically adjust you if he found you to be in a less than optimal ergonomic position. DJ so kindly pointed out my own […]
In the sport of fitness, there is a myriad of exercises and skills to work on and improve. However, trying to increase your 1RM back squat by 30 lbs, while also shaving 30 seconds off your mile time, might be a tough feat. Focusing in on one goal at time allows for the necessary physiological adaptions […]
Monday For Part A you are welcome to choose any combo of squat and or power clean, as well as split or push jerk. The cleans do not need to be touch and go, however, if you’d like to work on barbell cycling, touch and go would be a good option for that purpose. Likewise, […]
I recently came across an article from Breaking Muscle discussing the factors at work in the demise of our health in America. I especially enjoyed what he mentions regarding addiction being an accepted business model (check out the expert below). These manipulators employ our human nature against us to create paradoxically unnatural habits. The advance of technology has […]
I recently made a meal plan for a few clients based on the new Whole 30 Fast & Easy cookbook. As most of you know, I love food, and I love trying new recipes. Sometimes certain recipes can be extremely time consuming and laborious to prepare. What I like about this book, as you can […]
What motivates or inspires you? As I ponder that question, I find there is a common theme in what consistently motivates and inspires me. As we begin this new year, often times we are filled with a renewed inspiration. Many turn to health and fitness goals for their New Years resolutions. One thing I admire about […]
