As I celebrated my birthday over the weekend, it got me thinking about the unique parallels between this personal milestone and the journey of transformation we advocate for at CrossFit OTL. Life’s Checkpoint A birthday is like a checkpoint in the grand race of life. It’s a moment when we pause and assess where we’ve been and where we’re headed. This reflective pause, interestingly, aligns with the fundamental premise of a lifestyle transformation. Just as we take stock of our past experiences and choices on our birthdays, a lifestyle transformation calls for a deep examination of our health a ..read more

If you’re seeking a fitness routine that’s mundane, predictable, and won’t challenge you to push your limits, CrossFit might not be for you. In fact, I can name several reasons why you should consider steering clear. But beware, these reasons might pique your interest and have you lacing up your shoes for a taste of CrossFit’s unconventional and exhilarating world. Here are seven reasons to avoid CrossFit: 1. You Prefer Boring Workouts: CrossFit thrives on variety and creativity. If you’d rather stick to the same monotonous routine day in and day out, then CrossFit’s constantly changing workou ..read more

Looking for some simple ways to impress your friends? CrossFit might be the secret weapon you’ve been searching for. While we can’t promise you’ll become an overnight sensation, here are five low-key ways CrossFit can help you subtly leave your mark and have your friends doing double takes. 1. Lift Like a Pro, Carry Like a Champ: CrossFit’s functional fitness approach means you’ll develop practical strength for everyday tasks. Whether it’s helping a friend move furniture or carrying 22 grocery bags (as opposed to your old record of 14), your newfound strength won’t go unnoticed. 2. The Secret ..read more

Subject: Celebrating the Amazing Success of Our Barbell Club Athletes! We hope you’re doing fantastic and enjoying your fitness journey at CrossFit OTL. We couldn’t wait to share some incredible news with you about our awesome Barbell Club athletes! Over the past 10 weeks, these high school athletes have been giving it their all in our Barbell Club program. We focused on improving their main lifts like squat, bench press, deadlifts, and clean. And let us tell you, the results are mind-blowing! These athletes have shown exceptional progress, smashing their previous personal records and making s ..read more

You hear lots of people say it: “New year, new me!” But does it really happen? If this is you, that’s okay. It happens to everyone at some point. We set goals or ambitions and we fail because we’re human. Let me offer some encouragement: go get it. Set your goals, determine your path, and GET AFTER IT. The only person in your way is YOU. Start with the little things: -Make your bed every morning -Get up just a little earlier Then step it up, start walking, get into the gym, DO SOMETHING HARD. Never settle for less, and never stop chasing. Once you complete a goal, start another, and keep goin ..read more

Friends, this is what the path to success looks like. You’re going to make progress. Then you’re going to backtrack ALMOST to zero again. Then you’ll make a bit more progress and backtrack ALMOST to the point you were last time. Progress, backtrack, progress, backtrack. Gain weight, lose weight. Get 20 unbroken pull-ups and fall to six again. But here’s the reason to keep going: Every time you loop back, you won’t go quite as far back as before. The loops get smaller. And you’ll also start to notice that you’re not backtracking quite as often as before. Someday you’ll look up and think, “Wow ..read more

The month of December seems to be a reflective time of year for me. From Thanksgiving to the New Year, I ain’t doing nuthin’. This isn’t me being lazy but more of resting and preparing my mind for January, the official I’m gonna start Monday time of the year. As you might have guessed, this is the perfect time of year to set fitness and health goals. Everyone walks through the doors of a gym for a purpose, a reason. When I first got back into Crossfit, my goal was strictly to make fitness a part of my daily routine again. I knew that once I showed up, I would become hooked to the re ..read more

I hope this got your attention. That is my intent, of course, but it’s not just the title of this little article. It’s the truth. I’m afraid many of my new friends at the Box will give themselves license to return to their OLD way of life. It’s Christmas. Shouldn’t I indulge?  Remember how much hard work you have put in – hard, hard work. Many of you have worked harder in the past 6 months than you have in your entire lives. So, I ask again, should I indulge?  HOW DO I STAY ON TRACK DURING THE HOLIDAYS? Before I give you some easy-to-apply tips about staying on track, let me set this ..read more

“CrossFit OTL is an important factor in my success as a multi-sport athlete. Working out at CrossFit OTL, I have improved both my speed and power, both of which have impacted my track and cross country as well as my softball. The gym environment and coaches are friendly, and they have class options for all ages. Additionally, they provide a range of class times, making it easy for me to attend a workout that fits my busy sports schedule. I highly recommend CrossFit OTL if you are looking to improve your athletic performance.” -Jordan W ..read more

“Amazing community. CrossFit OTL has helped me break through what I thought were my limits and propelled me into physically feeling the best I’ve felt in the past 5 years. If your looking for a family friendly fitness environment, this is it!” -Jamie C ..read more