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Why We Don’t Allow Kids on the Workout Floor (Spoiler alert: Because we care about them.) I recently heard about a child walking out onto the workout floor of a gym and getting struck in the head by an athlete doing kettlebell swings. Because the child was 4 years old, few details were released about […]

BLOG TITLE: Will Lifting Weights Help You Lose Fat? Many people want to lose fat—so will weight training help them do it? Yes! Lifting weights is a great way to burn fat, but here’s something else to consider first: Many people want to lose fat so they look toned and their muscles are more visible. The look they’re

We’ve been asked this question so many times: Does fat make you fat?  The one-word answer is “no.”  So why do so many people avoid fat or believe it causes weight gain? The answer is likely because the diet industry went through a low-fat craze in the ‘90s. And it doesn’t help that body fat

Eat Right Everyone has abdominal muscles. They just aren’t visible on a lot of people. Those who have visible abs generally have lower levels of body fat…and the right genetics don’t hurt, either. If you’ve heard the saying “abs are made in the kitchen,” I’m here to tell you that’s true. For abs to be visible,

With the holidays well behind us and spring on the horizon, we’re going back to basics. Consider this a quick review of some nutrition fundamentals.  Over time, we sometimes allow habits to set in even if they don’t support our goals. Review the info below and make any adjustments that will help you improve your

Being active is great—but what if you do the same exercises every single day? Will that help you stay fit? Here’s the answer:  If you have a fitness regime in place but always do the same thing, you’ll get some of the benefits of activity, but you won’t get all of them. With some adjustments,

Can you build strength after 40?  Absolutely!  Many people think that we get weaker as we get older. And it’s true that we’ll all experience some physical decline as we age.   But it’s a fact that strength can be improved at any age, and older adults who train regularly can become incredibly strong. With continued

January 2 is International Shortcut Day! Yesterday, you set some new year’s resolutions. Today, you were thrilled to discover that you could achieve them all EASILY AND FAST in the next 30 days! Woohoo—what will you do with the rest of your year??! Of course, I’m referring to the get-lean-quick shakes, the crash diets, and

Pro-level athletes are not more motivated than you are. Olympic athletes don’t just “want it more.” The best CrossFitters in your gym has the same struggles with motivation that you do. The difference? They know how to get motivated (and what to do when they don’t feel motivated at all). Ask anyone at the highest

1. Better 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 make better decisions. A sharp mind gives a professional the ability to think through projects, and it gives the entrepreneur the space to develop new ideas or create