What is CrossFit?
CrossFit is…. CrossFit is many things. By definition CrossFit is a lifestyle characterised by safe, effective exercise and sound nutrition. CrossFit can be used to accomplish any goal, from improved health to weight loss to better performance. The program works for everyone—people who are just starting out and people who have trained for years. CrossFit is […]
7 Ways Kids Can Benefit From CrossFit
CrossFit has as many health benefits for both adults and children. It provides a motivational and supportive environment that anything becomes possible. In this article, we take the opportunity to highlight seven 7 ways kids can benefit from CrossFit: 1. Self-confidence CrossFit undoubtedly makes children more confident. It encourages them to attempt new challenges and […]
The Functional Movements of CrossFit
CrossFit is constantly varied, each day is different and exciting. The fundamental movements are natural movements that can be mimicked across into our daily life. Each movement is strengthening our body for tasks that we do real life, unlike a generic gym where training specific muscle groups are popular using movements such as hamstring curls […]
Why Rx’ing the workout is hurting your gains.
Well I might have trapped you with that title, but for the most part it’s true. Athletes tend to get hurt more when they go heavier or faster then their form will allow. Luckily for you, you probably have a coach (hopefully a good one) who chimes in when you start looking a little shaky. […]
5 Tips to Keeping Your Nutrition on Track During a Pandemic
COVID-19 isn’t going anywhere and the reality is we have to adjust to this new lifestyle for while. So what can we do to help keep our nutrition stay on track while in lockdown? No matter your goals, nutrition plays a key role in helping you achieve them. Whether your goals is; performance based, health […]
Nutrition and training to supporting your goals.
Nutrition is a touchy subject. Along side politics and religion, nutrition has many ideologies, and with access to the internet, many more followers prepared to share their opinion. So how do you know where to start when there is so much information out there? We are going to take a quick dive into the 3 […]
Reduce muscle soreness, increase energy and getting back into training.
Whether you are about to start a new training program, getting back into fitness or easing back in after the lockdowns, your ability to recover and get back at it is very important to help you stay on track! Here are 6 of our favourite 6 tips to support your recovery when you start training… […]
The Magic Formula to Lose Your Stubborn Excess Body Fat… For Good.
Does a magic weight loss pill really exist? With the internet in our pocket, we now have access to every FAD diet at the touch of a button. You only have to travel as far as Instagram to see companies claiming to re-shape your waste line, using fat loss shakes, teas, waist trainers, and everything […]
How we will keep you safe when we re-open.
CrossFit Oxygen Reopening Plan We are preparing for the gym to re-open to members! We are excited but also cautious. We will be following all government regulations, and in some cases, going above and beyond. We are posting this document to list everything we are going to do to keep the facility clean and safe […]
There is no sugar in that! Is there?
We’ve all got a friend who says they aren’t eating bananas because they’re full of carbs. You can’t blame them because there are a lot of mixed messages demonising fruits as high sugar (high carbs). Yes, if you ate 10 bananas a day you might find yourself running to the toilet but it won’t kill […]