CrossFit Perks #3: The Unseen Progress
After some time, we start to notice some markers of progress within our CrossFit journey: a few inches trimmed from our waist, our strength numbers increasing or the scale number making its way down. However, there are a few other ways progress can make itself apparent, but often times only you would know. CrossFit Perks […]
I remember my first…
Many of us can recall our firsts in CrossFit: your first “Workout of the Day”, rowing experience, successful pull up, or double under–the list goes on. Part of the reason why CrossFit is so rewarding is because no matter where you start, there’s always something to work for. Sometimes when faced with the new challenge, […]
Positive Self-talk & Work/Life Balance
“Don’t believe everything you think.” – Allan Lokos Do you ever have days at work or in the gym where you feel like a superhuman and can excel/do anything thrown at you? What about days where you just feel like a failure and incompetent and then ask yourself, “Why are you doing this?” Unfortunately, you […]
Mindset Movement: Fitness & Nutrition
We all have our own thoughts and conversations about our past, present and future state of fitness. Have you stopped to tune in to hear what those conversations sound like? Try it. What tone of voice do you hear? Is it hopeful? realistic? practical? Or is the tone pessimistic? anxious? or overwhelmed? At our Mindset […]
TEAMWORK
Take a moment to think of your favorite, most successful teams in any competitive field and the characteristics that made them great. They probably did a number of things well, such as sharing a common goal, strategically empowering individual team members, and clearly defining everyone’s role in pursuit of the primary objective. It’s no surprise […]
Happy One Year Anniversary CFDP
Within the past year, we have witnessed numerous transformations–from the walls of our box, to the mindset of our athletes, as well as the continuously growing community bond–we could not be more thankful to share CrossFit Des Plaines with you all. A little over one year ago, our founding members, along with family and friends, […]
CrossFit Perks #2 – Constantly Varied Fitness
When someone asks you, “What exactly is CrossFit?” isn’t it hard to explain? CrossFit HQ’s definition is “constantly varied, functional movements, executed at high intensity.” What that means is we are using a variety of methods to address movements that help us physically function at our best. Though most people have the idea of “high […]
Mindset Movement Campaign
How do the conversations in your head usually go? From the time you wake up, to the time you hit the hay, and throughout all the actions and interactions between then? Or maybe you haven’t paid much attention to those conversations in your head–their purpose, tone, or outcome. Maybe the Mindset Movement will get you […]
CFDP’s Intramural Open League
Last week, we shared why you should sign up for the CrossFit Open. Now that you’re all signed up, we have some exciting news for those participating: CrossFit Des Plaines will be hosting a Intramural CrossFit Open League! This Intramural League will allow us to experience the Open with a greater sense of teamwork, friendly […]
It’s OPEN Season! // Open.. What?
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned CrossFit enthusiast, you may have heard something about the CrossFit Open! If you’re not sure what the CrossFit Open is all about, check out this video from the CrossFit Games Facebook page. To sum up, The CrossFit Open is 5 weeks of 5 workouts, one each week, performed with […]