You walk into the gym, put your workout gear on the floor, and look up at the board. What do you see? Just two or three movements and maybe a really simple looking rep scheme. Your first thought is, "That's it?" You looked forward to hitting it hard today after a long day at work.… Continue reading Top Signs That a CrossFit Workout Will Be Harder Than it Looks
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Iron Crew Podcast is Now Live on iTunes, Stitcher, and Sound Cloud!
Episode 1 of the Iron Crew Podcast is now available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Sound Cloud! Find out in my own words what inspired me to start Iron Crew Athletics, my background as an athlete/coach, and how I became Jason Khalipa's first member at NC Fit! If you enjoy the podcast, remember to subscribe and… Continue reading Iron Crew Podcast is Now Live on iTunes, Stitcher, and Sound Cloud!
5 Qualities of a Great CrossFit Coach
If you've had the opportunity to drop into more than one CrossFit gym, you are aware that CrossFit gym's are not created equal. There are many factors that attribute to this, but the biggest one is the quality of coaches. It's what makes or breaks a gym. Not the fancy equipment, not the cool logo,… Continue reading 5 Qualities of a Great CrossFit Coach
7 Things I’ve Learned While Mobilizing
Everyone knows I literally cannot shut up about mobilizing. I stretch everywhere I can, in the car, doing dishes, hell I have even done mobility on the toilet. Now that you have that visual, let me tell you what sort of things I've learned during my time mobilizing. How to Slow Down It is so… Continue reading 7 Things I’ve Learned While Mobilizing
How to Entertain Your Class as a CrossFit Coach
"Okay class here's the warm up. 3, 2, 1, go!" - Coach. Followed by dead silence. Sound familiar? There are many GREAT CrossFit coaches out there who struggle engaging with people outside of teaching them how to move. Of course, as a coach, your primary job is to ensure that clients are safe and well… Continue reading How to Entertain Your Class as a CrossFit Coach