From Hobby to Lifestyle – Written by Mary & Erick Guzman
Erick and I have been doing CrossFit for 3½ years. We absolutely love the CrossFit community in general and the CFDP community in particular! CrossFit provides us with the “complete package” fitness program – its variety, challenge, and benefits are unmatched by any other exercise program we’ve ever done, which keeps it interesting and keeps […]
Overcoming the Summer Slump!
For whatever reason, the summer season fills our calendars, throws our routines in for a loop, and makes meal prepping and “sticking to the plan” that much harder. For some of us, our kids’ schedules change with the summers off, and for others, there’s more weekend get togethers, or planned vacations! It starts off with […]
What to Expect in Your FIRST 100 Days of Fitness… (Part 1)
For many of us, committing to a start of a new routine habit–such as starting a new fitness program–is one of the hardest parts. We contemplate for days, or even months about the time and financial commitment, and also many of the changes we would start implementing. These might include waking up earlier to get […]
Driven Nutrition Supplementation: Whey and AMINO
You may be thinking about whether you should supplement with one of our Driven Nutrition products at CrossFit Des Plaines. Two of our products, Driven Nutrition Whey Protein and Driven Nutrition AMINO can be beneficial in a few different ways. Driven Nutrition provides clean products that support the well-rounded nutrition for active individuals. This article […]
The Value of Your CrossFit Membership
Yes, the cost of your membership at a CrossFit box will be higher than your average globo gym down the street. Depending on the area of your gym, monthly memberships can range anywhere from $150 to upwards of $200 per month. So let’s break down the value of that membership; what are you truly getting […]
Eat This, Not That: BBQ Season Part 2
We’re in the midst of summertime, and if you haven’t already experienced it, you may be feeling like there are nonstop events, get togethers, celebrations and lots of FOOD! Here’s part 2 of “Eat this, Not That” to help you stay on track at your next potluck or BBQ gathering. (See Part 1 on our […]
Learning Self-Forgiveness
At some point in our lives, many of us can say that we’re our own, biggest critic. We work hard, we make progress, yet, we continue to think that we’re still not good enough. It can happen with your fitness, with your profession, and even with the tiniest of things like I really could’ve made […]
What YOU Need to Know about Ascent Casein!
We have brought a new product to supplement your nutrition, and more specifically, for continuous lean muscle growth. CrossFit Des Plaines is excited to announce our partnership with Ascent Protein; we now carry Casein Protein in Chocolate and Vanilla flavors. Here’s what YOU need to know about Ascent’s Casein Protein: It’s made of all […]
Sickness, Wellness, Fitness: A Continuum
Typically, we can gauge our individual health by our daily biomarkers such as how well we sleep, our energy levels throughout the day, how well we eat, how much we exercise, and even how often we may catch a cold or feel aches and pains. However, there is much more that meets the eye when […]
How to Lose the First 15+ Pounds
Whether it’s for an upcoming vacation, special occasion, or advice from our medical doctor, at some point, many individuals who come through CrossFit Des Plaines have had a time that they maybe wanted to work on losing weight. While implementing CrossFit as an exercise program is a positive action step in the right direction, here […]