Five Bullet Friday 190111

TGIF, #9Nation! What the heck is the CrossFit Open and why is everyone talking about it? What is it about a coffee shop that makes you more productive? Hint: It is not just the caffeine… Don’t fall for “portion distortion”. Here are eight ways to avoid the pitfalls of a supersized world. Club soda, seltzer… Read more »

Five Bullet Friday 190104

TGIF, #9Nation! A New Year Resolution we can get behind: Improve your self talk  and reap the mental benefits! Think you can guess the top ten most common New Year’s resolutions? See how many you get right, and get tips on following through with them! Foodie alert: Every new year brings new food trends like these… Read more »

Introducing Athlete Check-Ins

Dear #9Nation Athletes, It’s the time of year when goals and resolutions are on top of many minds. We want to make it even easier for you to receive guidance that will get you the results you want, whether you’re a newbie or if you’ve been a loyal 9’er for many years. This is why… Read more »

Top Picks for “Murph” Gear

The annual CrossFit9 Memorial Day “Murph” is coming up Monday, May 29. Are you ready? Even if you’re a minimalist, a few strategic pieces of gear can help you through what’s often called “CrossFit’s hardest workout”. From CrossFit HQ: “Murph” For time: 1 mile Run 100 Pull-ups 200 Push-ups 300 Squats 1 mile Run In… Read more »

2014: 3…2…1… GO!

We hope that daring to set the bar high at in 2014 will inspire you do so in your life outside the box, too. We’re wishing you the healthiest, happiest year yet! 3… 2… 1… GO!

What’s the Deal with Barbell Club?

If you’re ready to take your weightlifting to the next level, CF9 Barbell Club is right up your alley. What is It? We introduced CF9 Barbell Club a few months ago with the aim of introducing Olympic Weightlifting culture at CrossFit9. We want to build awareness and appreciation for a sport we borrow from in many CrossFit… Read more »

5 Lessons from the CrossFit Open

The CrossFit Open 2016 is a wrap, but these lessons will follow us well into the next year. Open Athletes: Don’t forget to log in at games.crossfit.com and submit your 16.5 score before 8pm EST, Monday, March 28! Scores will be verified and the leaderboard will be set as of Wednesday, March 30 at 8pm… Read more »

In It to Win It: Goal Setting Guide

GOALS: Everyone’s got them, yet hardly anyone follows through. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Here’s what we’re going to cover: 1. Why you need to set goals. 2. How to avoid lame goals that are destined to fail you– NOT the other way around. 3. How to know if your goal is a winner…. Read more »

I Don’t Have Time to Exercise

We make you this promise: We will always respect your time. Check out a few reasons why CrossFit9 has a long list of athletes who are parents, first responders, business owners, office warriors, and other time-crunched people who need to make every second count. 1. Classes are an hour long. Period. Warmup. Mobilization. Workout explanation. Skills… Read more »