Grandma Does CrossFit Too?

The question regularly arises as to the applicability of a regimen like CrossFit to older and deconditioned or detrained populations. Our response? The needs of an Olympic athlete and our grandparents differ by degree not kind. One is looking for functional dominance the other for functional competence. Competence and dominance manifest through identical physiological mechanisms. Our kids, […]

The Real Path To Progress

My journey with my personal health and fitness goes back as far as I can remember. I started seeing radical changes and results in 2010 when I made a personal decision that enough was enough, and I just started learning and making changes to my lifestyle, one step at a time. Fast forward 3 years. […]

The Ultimate Guide to the 2021 CrossFit Open in Charlotte, NC

Get ready, the memes are coming. The CrossFit Open is about to start and CrossFitters around the world are going to be talking about it non-stop for 3 straight weeks (usually 5 weeks, so you’re getting off easy this year). Prepare your spouses, friends, and coworkers. They don’t know what’s coming. Stories about the build […]

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. This is Sean. ⁠Sean is in his 40’s. Sean has been training with us for a […]

Should I lift weights? Or do more fasted cardio?

I get this question, a LOT. “I want to lose weight and get toned. I would like to have visible muscle definition, but I don’t want to get bulky. I’ve been running and I started eating salads. What else should I do?” Well, first off, we need to make up our minds and prioritize. Yes, […]

But, nothing. Wake Up.

But, I’m too old. But, I’ve never exercised before. But, I’m not fit enough. But, my hip hurts. But, I have a bad shoulder. But, my knees crack. But, I have a broken toe. But, I have a bad back. But, I have high blood pressure. But, I have diabetes. But, I’m too afraid. But, […]

Hard Decisions Make Stronger People

MENTALLY TOUGH On any given day, you and I make a million micro-decisions without even a second thought. It’s wired into our DNA to survive, to get through life as we know it. “Am I going to hit snooze or get out of bed?”“Should I have toast or oatmeal with my coffee for breakfast?” “What […]

Should You Be “Outsourcing” Accountability?

That depends. Do you want to develop into an independent adult one day, or are you content with the idea of someone looking over your shoulder in specific aspects of your life? That isn’t a trick question. I want you to actually ask yourself that. Because that’s what you’re doing when you tell yourself that […]

We Desire Wins. The Only Question Is How You Keep Score…

Make hard choices. Find value and pride in temporary discomfort and know that you’re casting votes for the best version of yourself. The future you deserves it, and you’ll be better for it.

Relationship Roadblocks

I can think of a handful of people and relationships that I love and care for deeply. Take a minute to think of 5 to 10 relationships you cherish. Could any of these relationships be better? Before we can answer this question, we have to address the main character in all of these relationship stories, […]