CrossFit offers a unique approach to fitness that comes with several benefits: Community and Support: CrossFit is known for its strong sense of community. CrossFit fosters a supportive environment where members encourage and motivate each other to push beyond their limits. The camaraderie among members creates a powerful support system, helping individuals stay committed to their fitness goals. Variety and Intensity: CrossFit workouts incorporate a wide range of functional movements, including weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular exercises. In our classes, we typically feature consta ..read more

Another year, another CrossFit Open. It was great to see so many members sign up for the open this year. Especially those who have never participated in the open before. It’s always a fun and challenging time of year, where members push themselves and get their “firsts” Congratulations to everyone who participated, We love seeing you all push your limits and kick arse! 24.1 was pretty predictable with Castro’s clue. That Mushroom was a dead giveaway.  Hello, little cardio burner. Burpees and Snatches. We saw some incredible times, with Hamada, Rey and Azat within a few seconds of each ot ..read more

No one should have to go to the funeral of a 5-year-old girl, it was inconceivable and truly heartbreaking. Last month little Aria Zimmermann daughter of former members JZ and Chrissy – of which many of you know, passed away from cancer, her little life cut short by this horrible disease. Bear Cottage looked after Aria while going through her gruelling cancer treatment, however, they desperately need funds to continue their hard work in providing the best care to these little angels, who deserve so much better. Zero Childhood Cancer needs funds to support research towards cures, to help ensure ..read more

After the Open, our goal is to reset & rebuild starting with the base of the pyramid: Strength. Strength is the foundation for helping us build our fitness and this is our priority in our next phase. The training phase we’re going to jump into next serves as a transition phase to get us from a very high-intensity training phase (before and during the open) into a slower heavier training phase which is our Base Strength Phase coming in May.  UNILATERAL STRENGTH & STABILITY During this phase, our focus is on unilateral strength and stability. This will help members see whatever imba ..read more

Achieving your first pull-up is a massive milestone for many who are getting started in fitness. But why are strict pull-ups so important? Let’s find out 3 of the benefits of Strict Pull-Ups: Improving your upper-body strength – Pull-ups are a compound exercise utilising multiple muscles such as our lats, traps, deltoids, pecs, biceps and triceps. Compound exercises are great at improving our overall strength. Strengthen our core – Performing a good strict pull-up requires good midline strength. Keeping our body in a good position throughout the movement requires hard work, which then strengt ..read more

Preventing ripped hands in CrossFit involves a combination of proper hand care, grip technique, and equipment considerations. With the weather warming up and some big workouts (Murph). Here are some tips to help you keep your hands in good shape: Hand Maintenance Moisturise: Keep your hands moisturized to prevent excessive dryness and cracking. Use a good-quality hand cream or moisturizer regularly, especially after washing your hands. Callus Maintenance: File down calluses with a pumice stone or callus shaver to prevent them from becoming too large and prone to tearing. D ..read more

Running can certainly impact CrossFit, as both activities involve cardiovascular conditioning and can contribute to overall fitness. CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that combines elements of various exercises, including weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular activities. Running, being a cardiovascular exercise, can complement CrossFit by improving endurance, stamina, and cardiovascular health. Some of the positive impacts running has on CrossFit are: Cardiovascular Endurance: Running is an excellent way to improve cardiovascular endurance, which is beneficial in Cross ..read more

As the weather turns hotter, we always hear this question: “Can I still train in this heat?” The answer: yes! You just have to be prepared.  With that in mind, here are our top tips for staying active in the heat. 1. Time Your Workouts Before you head outside for any length of time, be sure to check the weather app. Aim for early morning or late evening sessions to avoid the peak heat of the day. If you must work out during hot hours, find a shaded area or an air-conditioned gym.  2. Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout. Consider an electrol ..read more

Summer is coming!!! The birds are singing, the days are longer and its warming up! Pack away the long socks and dig out your shorts! It’s getting hotter and you are sweating more than usual. How do you stay hydrated? Under normal circumstances, the “8 glasses of water a day” would work, but is it enough to stay hydrated in the hot summer days, especially in those longer WODS with running in the beautiful sunshine? Being well-hydrated before and after you walk into the gym will allow your body to give all it possibly can in a workout. A good indication of hydration is the colour of your urine ..read more

“Strong people are harder to kill than weak people, and more useful in general.” Mark Rippetoe The stronger you are the easier life will be, and that couldn’t be truer than in CrossFit. Whether it is Power Cleaning 100kg, performing 10 minutes for Max Calories on the Echo Bike or performing a Handstand Push-Up. What is Strength in CrossFit? Strength is the ability of your muscles to exert force. We often confuse the size of our muscles with strength. The size of our muscles is associated with strength, but we are focusing on increasing the amount of force your mus ..read more