The Power of Creatine in Your Workout Routine Are you looking to get more from your workouts and enhance your recovery process? Whether you’re just embarking on your fitness journey or seeking to elevate your routine, creatine is a game-changer for everyone. It’s a common misconception that creatine is akin to steroids, feared to turn you into the Incredible Hulk or cause unexpected hair growth. Let’s set the record straight: creatine is not a steroid. It’s a naturally occurring compound that plays a crucial role in fueling your muscles during high-intensity activities. Why Creatine? Creatine ..read more

“Log your results in CHiP.” I say it at the end of almost every class. To those who don’t log their workouts, I’m sure it’s annoying to hear. Why you don’t do it: “I’m not good enough yet to start keeping track.” “I’m not interested in competing, why should I care about writing my score down?” “I’m just here to get a good workout.” “My weights aren’t heavy, anyway.” “I don’t want everyone to see my score.” Why you should do it: At Twin Bridges CrossFit, we log our scores because it promotes the culture of accountability, intensity, and community we value.  Accountability Even if we’re not ..read more

Vegetable oils, including those made from corn , sunflowers , and grapes , are a common ingredient in many processed foods. For years, these oils have been promoted as heart-healthy and a preferable alternative to fats like butter and lard. However, the manufacturing process for these oils might not be as beneficial as once believed. They are treated with high heat , chemical bleaching, and deodorizing, resulting in an end product that lacks nutrients and may contain harmful chemicals, trans fats, and oxidized substances. This becomes a concern when we look at two specific types of fats our b ..read more

When you sign up for a class at Twin Bridges CrossFit, we are making a solemn commitment to each other. The Coach’s Pledge Your coach solemnly swears to: teach correct mechanics, identify areas of concern that could lead to injury or inefficiency, and correct you in a way that makes sense so you can learn and make changes in the moment. They will prescribe loads, volumes, and any modifications that will challenge you while maintaining correct mechanics. We call this pushing your threshold at an intensity relative to YOUR situation and nobody else’s. “Not Today” vs. “Never” YOUR mechanics det ..read more

What single trait do the best CrossFit coaches in the world nearly all have in common? An encyclopedic knowledge of the CrossFit methodology? Endless cues and movement substitutions for seemingly any scenario? The ability to spot the tiniest movement flaw from across the room? Those are valuable skills, and it’s true that most of the best CrossFit trainers have spent years refining them. But none of them are the most important. In the excellent article titled “What Makes a Great Coach?,” published in the June 2021 edition of the Professional Coach, Matt Swift (CF-L4) touches on what is truly t ..read more

Learning the Ropes CrossFit uses a technique called “kipping” in lots of exercises because it helps you do more in less time and really gets your whole body working together. Kipping also helps you finish your workouts faster . But, it’s very important to remember that you need to learn how to do the basic, slower, strict version of an exercise before trying the faster, kipping version.   Taking It Slow If you already know how to do a kipping handstand push-up, does that mean you should stop doing it and learn the strict version? Well…yes — at least when you’re doing a lot of them durin ..read more

There’s one thing that binds every human on earth together.  One common trait we all share, regardless of anything else…we’re all getting older.  The aging process will enter some of our lives sooner and more suddenly than others, but we will all have to deal with it at some point.  It’s inevitable.   But should we lay down and give up just because aging is inevitable?  No!  In fact, this is the very reason why we CrossFit–to prepare our bodies to weather the aging process and to be ready to fight like hell when it comes for us.  One of the most common p ..read more

When it comes to finding the best gym in your area, there are a few things you need to take into account. The first is what type of workout you are looking for. There are all sorts of different gyms out there, from Crossfit boxes, to personal training, to weight loss, to traditional gyms with free weights and machines. The second thing you need to consider is your location. Not every type of gym is available in every city. The last thing to think about is your budget. Some gyms cost more than others, but there are plenty of great options no matter what your price range is. We Chose The Be ..read more

Are you wondering how to eat healthier? Does healthy eating seem like something you can’t make a consistent part of your life? Do healthy foods, a healthy diet, and nutritious meals seem unrealistic? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Healthy eating has been made too complicated by self-professed gurus, people selling diet books and plans, and the government. Thanks to years of confusing messaging, many people don’t even know what healthy eating means. The good news is that eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. In this post, we’ll talk about how keeping it simple and starting with smal ..read more

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like ‘What about lunch?’” ― A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh Among cartoon bears, Winnie the Pooh would for sure have made the best CrossFit trainer. Sure, he would have needed to modify his diet a little bit (honey is great, but a fit bear cannot function on honey alone), and he would have had to invest in some pants. But Winnie-the-Pooh naturally understood one of the things all good trainers do: Short, easy words are better than long, difficult ones. What’s the best cue to cure a particular m ..read more