Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Community, Fitness, Goal Setting, Gym
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...Aug 21, 2019 | Blog, Fitness, Goal Setting, Mindset, Training, Well-Being
It might be the third or fourth time you’re just not quite getting that skill you’re working on for the past few weeks, and you’re starting to get a little discouraged. Why does it seem like I should have this [skill, lift, time] by now? Don’t worry, you’re not alone;...Aug 6, 2019 | Blog, Fitness, Goal Setting, Mindset, Well-Being
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...Apr 30, 2019 | Blog, Fitness, Goal Setting, Training
We’ve all been there before: we’ve had to take a break and eventually make a return back to fitness. Even trainers, coaches, and the most elite athletes–encounter breaks in their regular fitness routine. For some, making that return is fairly seamless, and they...Mar 26, 2019 | Blog, Community, Events, Fitness, Goal Setting, Training
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...Dec 12, 2018 | Blog, Goal Setting, Mindset, Well-Being
The past two week’s blogs have discussed the importance of setting goals with strong language while also aligning them with our values. Great! Now that you’ve gotten them written down with some specific detail and thought, it’s time for the part: taking action!...