So much confusion around the term CrossFit these days, isn’t there? People often show up at our door telling us they’re looking for “CrossFit.” Next, I usually ask them what they think CrossFit is. When I ask that, the same thing always happen: A head-scratching confusion comes over their face as they struggle to come […]
What’s your excuse when you fall off the exercise bandgwagon? Too tired? Long days at work? You have children? You don’t have time? You’ll start next week? You don’t see the results you want even when you do go? Let’s address the last one, which is surprisingly one of the more common excuses people give […]
Ten years ago, people walked into a CrossFit gym and had no idea what they were about to experience: No pre-conceived ideas, no expectations at all, really. Ten years later, CrossFit has developed a reputation, and not always a good one. Today, everyone knows what CrossFit is (or almost everyone, at least), and many are […]
For years—even decades—the fitness industry has been tarnished by (in the old days) late night infomercials for devices like the ab flex or the ab roller—always promising something like “perfect abs in just 10 minutes a day.” Today’s version of this are the dozens and dozens of fitness apps: There’s ‘Couch to 5 km,’ that […]
Athlete A: A client who has been here for three months on a 1RM deadlift day: He steps up to the bar, looks a bit perturbed by the ‘heavy’ weight, shrugs and then proceeds to bend down and pick the bar up with easy-to-see speed and ease. His reaction: “Holy shit, that was heavy!” Then […]
Join us next Saturday, August 17th from 4-7pm for our annual Beach Party Potluck at Pritchard Beach! Bring your families, a dish to share and enjoy some swimming & mingling with the Bodyshop Community! Fun. Sun. Great People. And a Lake. Doesn’t take too much thought! Come join us for an amazing time. Bodyshop potlucks […]
While fitness and health gains are, of course, good for anyone and everyone, training with us and becoming part of our social community goes so far beyond just fitness improvements. Think of us like the greatest network of successful and diverse individuals you’ll find anywhere in this city. If you’re one of the following five […]
Just moved here and feeling stressed out and discombobulated? Your favourite coffee shop—where the barista knew you by name and started preparing your Americano the moment he saw your car drive up—is now 500 or 1,000 miles away. You have no idea where the best places to buy groceries are, let alone where to meet […]
While hydration is always important, it’s even more important when the hotter weather strikes. And while we’re fortunate enough that we’re not talking about severe hydration that can kill you, even mild hydration has its consequences. Such as: It dampens your mood It causes headaches (ever spent an entire day at the beach and wondered […]
Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1 pound organic chicken breasts 2/3 cup panko 1 egg 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees Whisk egg Trim fat on chicken breast then cut into 2 inch strips Mix panko, salt and pepper in a zip-lock […]