Iron & Athletes
Iron is an important mineral for everyone, and athletes in particular, as one of its main functions is to carry oxygen from our lungs to other parts of our body (including our muscles) and take carbon dioxide back to our…
Read moreGet After It
Who loves lifting? Me!! You feel strong, confident, and like anything is possible. But are you getting after it the right way? So often what I see in class are athletes who approach a bar with about 75% intensity. That’s…
Read moreNothing Changes
An athlete’s mental game plays a huge role in their success. If we get into our head too much, we may lift less, go slower, or sometimes just give up all together. It’s important, therefore, to arrive to class with…
Read moreRowing Basics
If you CrossFit, doesn’t it feel like you row allll the time? Rowing is like running. Almost anyone can do it, but do you do it well? Here are some of the basics to look at to see if there’s…
Read moreCelebrate Small Victories
At least a few times a week, I’ll get super excited over an athlete’s victory in class. Maybe they’ll PR a lift, get their first kipping pull-ups, or just do a lift with a LOT better technique than they had…
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