Mental Acuity Multiple studies have shown that exercise improves cognitive ability. In his book “Spark” Dr. John Ratey shows how exercise helps improve focus, fight depression and helps us make better decisions. A sharp mind gives a professional the ability to think through projects, and the entrepreneur the space to develop new ideas, or [...]
What is something you would say helped you within your first month of CrossFit. The kindness of others. I walked in nervous and not sure of what to do. When I was greeted by friendly smiles and warm welcomes it put me at ease right away. What do you get most excited about when going [...]
How I’ve stayed healthy & pain free 8 years into CrossFit. I just passed my 8 year mark of doing CrossFit. I have stayed healthy through the majority of that time. Now I have at different times experienced “discomfort” in the shoulder, knee or back but every time I’ve been able to understand [...]
Happiness isn’t something that just happens to you. Happiness doesn’t mean the absence of work or worry. Happiness is a practice. And the first exercise in that practice is to know what makes you happy. The second exercise is Bright Spots: the ability to notice when good things are happening. Because most people don’t. [...]
By Coach Nolan You set the goal to perform your first strict pull-up. You do all the high pulls, progressions and negatives to build up the strength. And then, down the line after all your hard work, BOOM, that elusive strict pull up is finally yours! Naturally, as athletes, we're always looking to push [...]
Mindset: "Stop letting people who do so little for you, control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions" -Will Smith Nutrition: Eat something green at least 2-3x a day For time: 30 toes-to-bars 40 single-arm dumbbell snatches 50 dumbbell box step-overs 40 single-arm dumbbell snatches 30 toes-to-bars Men: 50-lb. dumbbells, 24-in. box Women: 35-lb. [...]
