Why Is Reflection Important?
“A lack of self-awareness is poison, reflection and review is the antidote!” Reflecting on any particular experience can produce significant value and learning for individuals. However, it is important that when we reflect, we line up our reflections with...
Nutrition FAQs
Nowadays nutrition information can be found everywhere and it’s so difficult to decipher between what is based on science and what is based on people's opinions or if someone is just trying to sell you something! So, I thought it would be a good idea to take some...
The Ten Most Challenging CrossFit Workouts!
Any CrossFit enthusiast who’s experienced some of the most challenging CrossFit workouts will likely have to take a few deep breaths before jumping on the horse for a second (or third, or fourth) time. Despite CrossFit’s suitability for athletes of all ages and at...
One Success Makes Every Failure Seem Invisible
Setbacks are a huge part of success, it’s not often that the road to achieving our goals is a straight one. There are twists and bumps along the way and it can often be frustrating when things aren’t going to plan. Be it pushing for a new PB or simply looking to...
The Power Of Recognition In High-Performance CrossFit Communities
What if we told you that the secret sauce to pushing past your limits in CrossFit might not be that extra scoop of protein in your shake, or the extra hour you’re spending at the gym? Well, as it turns out, the answer might lie in the cheering from your gym buddies...
Is Alcohol Impairing Your Recovery?
Alcohol is no friend to your post-workout recovery We all know recovery is vital to help us to get fitter, faster and strong, so, ultimately to improve our performance overall. Yes, the training aspect is essential but without the recovery aspect, we may see...
The Psychological Benefits Of CrossFit Training
As a training model that goes far beyond sculpting bodies, the psychological benefits of CrossFit are hard to ignore. The dynamic fitness phenomenon has surged in popularity among its novice and die-hard fans, not just as a workout regimen, but as a transformative...
Unhelpful Comparisons & Mediterranean Diets
Habits “Don’t compare your week 1 to someone else’s week 100”. Comparison certainly can be the thief of joy if we let it! And it can be so easily done especially when we train in groups or with a friend and you begin noticing them progressing faster than...
Striking A Balance – CrossFit Training, Nutrition & Leisure In A High-Performance Lifestyle
A high-performance lifestyle, especially one that involves CrossFit training, often brings to mind images of gruelling workouts, sweaty gym sessions, and heavy weightlifting. However, to truly excel in this field, there's more to consider than just the training...
Nutrition & Sleep – 10 Tips To Enhance Sleep
Sleep can have both physical and mental effects on your health, such as positively supporting you in training and in day-to-day life! Alternatively, having poor sleep can have negative effects on your ability to perform and recover optimally from training sessions...