by Kathryn Skeean It has gotten to the point where breaking a sweat happens the second you step outdoors, and the air is so humid you can practically drink it. That’s right folks, it’s summer in Georgia. If not done carefully, working out during this time can potentially become dangerous,…
by Taylor Gerlach Memorial Day is two weeks away, and if you’ve been around CrossFit for a minute, you’ve probably heard that means Murph is coming. Let’s break down this CrossFit tradition and talk about how and why you should join in! Murph is a Hero WOD that the American…
by Taylor Gerlach You’ve probably seen the targeted Instagram and Facebook ads. Or the viral videos of gym bros downing as much protein powder as possible in one gulp. If you’re wondering what all this talk of protein means for you, welcome to our protein guide. We’ll take a look…
by Taylor Gerlach Whether you’ve reached the halfway point of the 2021 CrossFit Games Open or just logged another week in the gym, let’s take some time to focus on recovery. By creating some intentional practices, we can help our bodies recover faster and more fully to help prevent injury,…
by Taylor Gerlach CrossFit’s annual Open season is almost upon us. For three weeks in March, we will push harder, cheer louder, and celebrate fitness with a global community of athletes all taking ice baths, wondering if it’s worth redoing the workout minutes before scores are due Monday…
by Taylor Gerlach As we near the end of January, let’s talk about motivation. We all know the statistics that most people have abandoned their New Year's resolutions by now. If those typically don’t stand the test of time, how can we create lasting, impactful change in our lives? …
by Taylor Gerlach With the holidays coming up quickly, lots of us will be visiting family or at home for a few days, so our coaches compiled a list of their favorite at-home/travel workouts that require little to no equipment. This year, you may not be physically traveling, but you…
written by Taylor Gerlach With the holidays approaching, you likely have a lot of traditions that center around food. We sat down with our on-staff Registered Dietitian Sara Sheridan to talk through some ways to approach this season from a nutrition standpoint. Avoid food guilt Having a healthy relationship…
by Taylor Gerlach Let’s talk about stimulus. At the whiteboard, you probably hear coaches talk about stimulus. “Stimulus” is simply the intended goal of the workout. Why is it important to meet the stimulus? We focus on stimulus so that we can scale or adjust movements effectively. If we…
by coach Kelly Moates A substantial part of being a member at CFL is that you benefit from excellent programming. For the last couple of years, we have used programming from CompTrain, founded by Coach Ben Bergeron. CompTrain offers a holistic approach to classic CrossFit, endurance, and strength training for…