The Surprising Perks of CrossFit: More Than Just a Workout
Starting CrossFit isn’t just about hitting the gym; it’s a lifestyle overhaul that brings unexpected side effects that you wouldn’t realise. For beginners, this is not only a path to fitness but also a new found way to find joy in exercise. So what might be an unexpected side effect of starting CrossFit? 1. […]
Fuel Your Fitness Journey: Nutrition Basics
Starting a fitness journey is not just about the sweat and grind; it’s a holistic commitment to health, habits, and nutrition. At CrossFit Choice, we believe that understanding the basics of nutrition is the basis of achieving your fitness goals, whether it’s shedding those extra pounds, gaining muscle, or toning up. So, how do the […]
What is CrossFit? Your Introduction to CrossFit
Welcome to CrossFit where health, fitness, and the joy of living fit together.. Crossfit is an ethos, a way of life that leads to long lasting changes in fitness, health, habits and relationships. At CrossFit Choice, we’re not just a gym; we’re a vibrant community dedicated to positive transformations and we love to embrace the […]
APRE Method
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Understanding Intensity and Volume……
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Understanding Intensity and Volume – They are not the same. The development of General Physical Preparedness (GPP) is at the cornerstone of the CrossFit (CF) Programming with the ultimate aim of improving people’s work capacity across broad time on modal domains. Yet, as we […]
Goal Setting………….
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] WHOOPIE The most important benefit of setting goals isn’t achieving your goal; it’s what you do and the person you become in order to achieve your goal, that’s the real benefit – Jim Rohn Goal setting is powerful because it provides focus. It […]
The CF Open 2021 is here………….
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Creating Better Habits
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] What is it you actually want……..Chase your own goals! Goals act as clarity, they provide a sense of direction and act as a filter making it easier to say no to things that do not serve your purpose or goals. However, allow us to […]
Getting the Right Training Balance Part 2
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Getting the Right Training Balance Part 1
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.6″] Spotting the signs of overtraining 10 – 20% of all those who train intensely experience overtraining which results in chronic decreases in performance and the impaired ability to train. Admittedly its very easily done and I personally have fell short to this in the past. You watch YouTube […]
