TGIF, #9Nation! • The recent changes at CFHQ and new format of the CrossFit Games has left us wondering how this will affect the CrossFit Open. Answers are beginning to emerge with the release of The 2019 CrossFit Open dates. • A reminder that we are all here for different reasons, and these reasons can vary… Read more »
TGIF, #9Nation! Are athletes really getting faster, better, stronger? Find out in this fascinating TED Talk with David Epstein, who takes a deep dive into this question. Should red meat really be so demonized? Our very own Steve Ashton explores this question, and makes a case for eating red meat. Smash your negative self talk with… Read more »
TGIF, #9Nation! Groggy? Check out why your body hates Dalight Savings Time, and what you can do to fight back! Eating: Why’s it gotta be so hard? Check out these five things you can implement to be a more successful eater. What is this funky barbell grip? Why do we do it? And how can… Read more »
TGIF, #9Nation! • PSA: Daylight Savings ends this weekend. Don’t Forget to set your clocks back Saturday when you go to bed! Ever wonder why we bother to go through the clock switch twice a year? We did too! • It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of things. Here are 17 small, but significant changes… Read more »
TGIF, #9Nation! Your football season survival guide is here! It’s easy fall into the trap of not training, overeating, and drinking a lot while sitting to watch football all day. Here are some tips to get you through it and keep you feeling healthy! Read these 10 mental shifts to be more successful. Now go… Read more »
TGIF, #9Nation! • Take a deep dive beyond getting fit, and ask yourself this: Fit For What? In Carl Paoli’s latest (short) video series, he addresses the deeper meaning behind achieving fitness. Check out all ten (short ) episodes! • Why do we keep digging when we’re stuck in a hole? It’s called The Scarcity Trap… Read more »
TGIF, #9Nation! • In case you haven’t noticed, we deadlift… a lot. The Barbell Physio lays out the Top 5 Deadlift Mistakes and how to fix them. If you feel like your deadlift positioning is not quite right, this one is for you! • Why do we have a tendency to overeat? Brute Strength Podcast… Read more »
TGIF, #9Nation! • Gym memberships, personal training, healthy foods, etc. These are investments in yourself, NOT expenses. The people at CrossFit Soul Miami lay it out nicely in their blog post “The Investment That Gives You The Biggest Pay-off”. Remember, whether you are working a skill for CrossFit, or trying to be a little healthier,… Read more »
TGIF, #9Nation! Still on the fence about our Elements class? Check out these three benefits of steel mace training, and see why we decided to offer this new training style at CF9! (Psssst… Sunday’s class reservations are open now. Sign up here!) We get it, hydration is like, super important. But just how much water… Read more »
TGIF, #9Nation! The changes to CrossFit HQ and the CrossFit Games are coming fast and furious. Here’s the latest. We all want to succeed both in and out of the gym, but we all hit the inevitable wall now again. Here’s are some great tips for cutting the crap and getting $#!* done! The need… Read more »