Top 10 Tips for Staying Healthy During COVID-19
Wow, has it really almost been an entire month since we’ve last seen many of your smiling faces!? Regardless, we are glad to continue seeing you at the virtual workouts, posting on social media about your fitness challenges and goals, and crushing it, even outside of the box! SO with that, we wanted to share […]
CFDP Goes Virtual
With doing our parts in staying at home, we have also committed to provide our members with the opportunity to continue to stay fit at home as CrossFit Des Plaines has gone VIRTUAL! Over the last two weeks, our coaches have been working to keep the spirit of health and wellness alive within the homes […]
Lessons from a CrossFit Des Plaines Coach
Three years back, I was preparing myself to leave the 6th grade classroom after four years of teaching and four years of training and eventually, coaching CrossFIt. It was a crossroads–for me–for where I wanted to go, and since that leap of faith, I haven’t turned back since. A lot has changed since I first […]
CrossFit is Training for Your Best Life
Most people think CrossFit is all about lifting big, moving fast & getting “as many reps as possible” but it may have been the sport and competition of CrossFit training that led people to believe this. CrossFit training in its traditional form is: training constantly varied FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT at high intensity. It’s also constantly varied: […]
Benefits of Group Training
Ever felt that feeling like you are dragging yourself to the gym? It can sometimes be a chore if we’re just starting out, or haven’t been regularly exercising independently for some time. Fortunately, there are many benefits to group training, just like we offer at CrossFit Des Plaines. First off, there is a social phenomenon […]
Benefits of the Beginners’ Just Move 6-week Program
If you’re thinking about a new workout routine that needs to get you back in shape, building strength, toning up and shredding some body fat going into the new year, our Just Move 6-week program is a great fit to get you started. Like the name of the program, it’s a great way to simply […]
It’s OPEN SEASON #CrossFit
“CrossFit is SO MUCH FUN!…” says hardly anyone ever… until the CrossFit Open begins! It’s that time of year where we as a community come together as a whole community, and even in teams within our community (read on) to have a few good ol’ fashion throwdowns and a room full of team spirit. You […]
The Athlete Lifecycle at CrossFit Des Plaines
Everyone comes from their own background and experience, when it comes to their fitness. Once you’re here with us, we try to take your fitness to new, challenging and exciting levels. While at first, you might be new, at CrossFit Des Plaines, you soon become an athlete. Here’s a peek into the journey as an […]
The 2019 CrossFit Open
Over 60 of our members had taken part in the 2019 CrossFit Open this year! Between judges, participants, and coaches alike, all bringing the heat, week after week. The week right after the Open is a great time to reflect on what this last year of fitness has allowed you to improve on and achieve, […]
MindBody Transformation Challenge & Winner
Individuals who take on the MindBody Transformation challenge take on one of the biggest obstacles when making change: which is simply to commit to it. Committing to change embodies both a physical and mental effort in the person’s daily actions, and a mindful look at their self-talk and language. We begin with a goal setting […]
