Getting Unstuck: Starting with Your Language
Many people come through the doors of CrossFit Des Plaines with a pain point, or with a problem. They might not know this yet, but when they “Google’d the closest gym” they may have had no clue what it was they were actually looking for. Maybe it was just a facility to get moving and […]
The CrossFit Games: Where to Watch
This weekend kicks off the beginning of the final portion of the CrossFit season: The 2019 CrossFit Games, hosted in Madison, Wisconsin. For over a decade, The CrossFit Games showcases an elite level of athletes from all over the world who have earned their way to prove their all-around fitness through a series of earlier […]
How Often Should I Weigh Myself?
How often are you currently stepping on the scale? What is your motive for doing so? At times, people tend to develop this sense of attachment to the scale weight number. Whether it’s because the number provides a measure for self-value, or maybe because seeing progress is limited by this one and only measure. So […]
The Transformation that started with a 6-week Challenge
We are all attracted to quick results: we seek out a deal on a flash sale on a product we’ve been eyeing, or maybe we’re looking to feel more confident in our skin before our next vacation coming up next month. However, when we’re thinking about a transformation, a “a thorough or dramatic change in […]
What’s with the Dynamic Drills?
If you’re in for a longer workout like a run, bike, or interval training workout, incorporating a dynamic stretching routine can have many benefits. It’s time to say goodbye to the days of “skipping the warm up” and if you are into your fitness for the long haul, you should definitely warm up. Here are […]
Staying on Track Through the Summer Season
We are in the heat of the summer season, and if you’re feeling like it’s been harder than ever to stay on track with your fitness routine, or your last consciously thought about goals in the gym, your coaches at CrossFit Des Plaines have a few tips on how you can stay the course. 1) […]
3 Ways to Increase your TDEE
TDEE: total daily energy expenditure. We all have a varying TDEE based on our current body composition, lifestyle habits and daily activities. A greater level of overall activity will lead a higher total daily energy expenditure, which in the long run, could be largely beneficial when tying all three of these approaches together. 1. Simply […]
What can I expect in my 6-week challenge?
It’s almost that time we start the next round of Just Move! 6-week challenge, and here at CrossFit Des Plaines we want to make sure beginners who go through our program are able to experience a well-rounded, transformative fitness experience with us. Here’s what you can expect in your six weeks: Coaches that care. You […]
Self Care is Health Care
Take a moment in your day to stop and pause to reflect: how many hours of the day are you contributing to self-care? Whether it’s physically intentional, or has subconsciously become a part of your daily routine, what does self-care look like in your day? With the need for health care in a society prone […]
Is Personal Training for Me?
Though CrossFit training is typically delivered in a group setting, many beginners and even seasoned veterans begin to wonder is personal training for me? Carl Marella, NCSF-Certified Personal Trainer and CrossFit Level 1 Coach at CrossFit Des Plaines shares some of the benefits of working with him in a personal training session: ♦ Personal training […]
